Topic: Research Excellence
Brazil’s protected areas face chronic funding shortfall
A new study in Environmental Conservation finds almost three-quarters of Brazil’s federal nature reserves lack adequate funding, with nearly all Amazon parks facing major financial shortfalls.
Below-average hurricane season expected, but uncertainty lingers
The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is expected to suppress storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean this season. University of Miami researchers say other factors such as warming ocean temperatures will factor into how quiet—or busy—the season will be.
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.
University Libraries welcome Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Artists‑in‑Residence to the Cuban Heritage Collection
Three artists selected to serve as the 2026-2027 residents.
Provost’s Research Awards honor faculty’s innovative projects
More than 40 members of the faculty received awards this year for projects that ranged from looking at how AI can help children learn about data to unlocking the origins of black holes.
Provost’s Research Awards honor faculty’s innovative projects
More than 40 members of the faculty received awards this year for projects that ranged from looking at how AI can help children learn about data to unlocking the origins of black holes.
Tomorrow’s tech today
From AI to healthtech, University of Miami researchers showcased innovations at eMerge Americas on Miami Beach.
A catalyst for solving world problems
The University Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge at the University of Miami has spawned prototypes and new knowledge in a range of fields by pairing faculty together from many different subject areas.
Can culturally relevant music help students learn?
A project by a Frost School of Music junior and Library Research Scholar explores how refined pedagogy methods may be beneficial in music education.
Wearable device targets overuse injuries in sports
A team of University of Miami students has combined their passion for sports and engineering to create a tool that could help athletes—from high school to the pro leagues—stay healthy.
Science-driven students earn top honors
Two juniors became the University of Miami’s newest Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious honor granted to students who show a drive to excel in the science, technology, or math fields.
Novel strategies for coral restoration
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami and a coral nonprofit found that altering the chemical composition of tiles where tiny coral babies grow can increase their rate of survival.
