Topic: College of Engineering
Designing buildings more efficiently
A University of Miami structural engineer worked with colleagues to create a new AI tool that helps streamline the process of creating an analytical model of a building.
Engineering students bring 3D-printed design to Atlanta greenway
Working alongside industry partners and local nonprofits, University of Miami students designed and fabricated innovative concrete planters that now line Atlanta's PATH400 public trail.
New study will probe the progression of pediatric myopia
Funded by a National Institutes of Health grant, University of Miami researchers in engineering and ophthalmology will track nearsightedness in children.
Cement researchers convene to address emerging challenges
Research showcased at the Advances in Cement-Based Materials Conference highlights how faculty and students are reimagining cement.
Protecting coastlines and people
Scientists are studying how mangroves protect shorelines from storm surge and flooding by dissipating wave energy.
Autonomous student-built rover earns honors at NASA challenge
University of Miami engineering students earn top autonomy marks at NASA’s Lunabotics competition with their most advanced rover yet.
Inside the hunt for hurricane answers
This Atlantic hurricane season, University of Miami investigators are taking research to the skies, seas, and simulators in a quest to learn more about storms.
The real risks of rotting sargassum
University of Miami engineering researchers study how sargassum affects air quality, beach environments, and exposure risks for families.
Urban planning for climate resilience: Evaluating multi-level network of resilience plans in Miami-Dade County
Professors Sarbeswar Praharaj and Shouraseni Sen Roy, together with three U-SoA students, Sofia Bond, Mirna Obeid, and Tyreke Walker recently published research on climate-resilient urban planning in 'Sustainable Cities and Society' journal.
NSF fellowships recognize engineering approaches to human health
University of Miami graduate students are honored for research spanning biomedical and mechanical engineering.
A ‘futuristic’ approach to minimizing power outages
Analyzing years of data provided by Florida Power and Light, a team of University of Miami students has created predictive vegetation growth models that could help the utility company improve its tree-trimming efforts and, in turn, reduce the number of power outages in Florida.
‘Nurture others. Nurture yourself’
Health care policy expert Steven G. Ullmann, the commencement speaker for two upper degree ceremonies on Monday, encouraged new graduates to explore, experiment, and find their passion—and to help others find theirs.
