Topic: Research Excellence
University of Miami researchers and collaborators expand hybrid reef project off Miami Beach
Three additional 3D-printed SEAHIVE ® structures, hundreds of adult coral colonies, and thousands of coral babies deployed to an offshore living laboratory during National Ocean Month.
Innovation comes into focus
Five cutting-edge electron microscopy instruments at the University of Miami will help researchers create and test new materials and therapeutic medications.
Canes featured on ‘Now We Know! With Steve Guttenberg’
Students and faculty members at the School of Architecture shared their expertise in architectural design on the CNBC educational television series.
Protecting coastlines and people
Scientists are studying how mangroves protect shorelines from storm surge and flooding by dissipating wave energy.
How Hurricane Dorian changed disaster reporting
A School of Communication study revealed that journalists who covered the 2019 tropical cyclone adapted their practices to help save lives during the storm and advocate for the marginalized in its aftermath.
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.
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.
