Topic: Research Excellence
Climate adaptation knowledge varies between socioeconomic groups
University of Miami researcher Haoluan Wang surveyed residents in South Florida to determine how much they know about seawalls, mangroves, and other flooding prevention methods.
The ‘Ironman’ professor
Associate professor William Browne, a former Marine turned developmental biologist at the University of Miami, fuses endurance training and scientific research, finding strength in both body and mind.
Meet Dr. Mike Rossetti
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Renewed wonder in the cloud forests of Ecuador
Recent expeditions reveal that unique plants presumed to be extinct are still hanging on in the forest patches of Centinela, Ecuador, lauded as a hotspot for biodiversity.
Aiming to shape a new tech revolution
Engineering professor Mingzhe Chen is working on several projects that could improve on our existing wireless networks. For this work, he was recently named as the Knight Foundation chair in data science and artificial intelligence.
Kids move like water vapor molecules
Physics graduate student Debasish Sarker shares how his research studying the motion of preschool children in classroom settings has implications across various fields.
Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education
An economic model developed by Rong Hai, together with Nobel Prize winner James Heckman, shows that youth who smoke are less likely to attend college and thus lessen their potential for long-term capital accumulation.
New initiative to fuel neuroscience and aging research
The University of Miami will invest $30 million to enhance research and innovation in basic science, with a focus on the areas of neuroscience and aging.
Are you aging well?
University of Miami experts in kinesiology, nutrition, and lifelong learning offer tips to live a long, active life.
