Topic: Research Excellence
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.
Tomorrow’s tech today
From AI to healthtech, University of Miami researchers showcased innovations at eMerge Americas on Miami Beach.