Topic: Research Excellence
A potential end to ‘forever chemicals’
A new thermal treatment technique being developed by researchers at the University of Miami College of Engineering could help destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil, leading to the potential demise of “forever chemicals.”
Recognizing faculty excellence across campus
The annual Provost’s Awards Ceremony honored the work of University of Miami faculty and staff members using innovative techniques in class, as well as through their research and scholarship.
‘Super Heat Trio’ examines the impacts of intense indoor heat
A trio of University of Miami researchers placed sensors in nearly 60 residences across Miami-Dade County, discovering many instances in which indoor temperatures were hotter than those outside, as residents struggled to pay the high cost of cooling their homes.
Preserving Miami Beach: Adapting Historic Architecture for a Changing Climate
The 2025 Spring Salon series examined innovative strategies for strengthening Miami Beach’s resilience, bringing together experts to discuss funding initiatives, policy solutions, and architectural adaptations that balance historic preservation with the realities of climate change.
In search of cacao’s hidden helpers
Using cutting-edge 3D CT scans, doctoral candidate Katie Wolcott created a vital repository of cacao and related flower images to identify the pollinators satisfying our sweet tooth.
The U shines at eMerge Americas
Students, researchers, doctors, and scientists showcased some of the innovative, technologically advanced, and creative ways the University of Miami is making a difference in the world.
El Niño inspires a young man’s passion for science
Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for his scholarly research and contributions to the natural sciences.
Building a resilient future
The University of Miami's Climate Resilience Institute is hosting the Resilience 365 Conference March 24-25 to kick off the inaugural Miami Climate Week.
Exposing the ‘DIRT’ on dust
In one of the few studies of its kind, a University of Miami doctoral student and others have documented the particle size of household dust found on children’s hands after play activities.
A striking impact on health
A team of researchers at the University of Miami is studying how blasts can damage the human body and exploring ways that scientists can prevent further hearing and balance difficulties.
‘Run a lot, sleep a lot, eat a lot’
Giulio Palummieri, who finished fourth in the recent Miami Marathon, applies the same persistent, patient approach to his lab research at the Miller School of Medicine as he does to his long-distance training.
Sharing insights about the future of XR
The University’s first Miami XR conference attracted industry leaders and educators from across the nation who discussed integrating extended reality in our lives.
