Topic: Science and Technology
The science behind a baby’s smile
Two new studies suggest that smiling and other positive interactions with caregivers help shape infants’ emotional development.
Building safer, more sustainable housing
A collaboration between the University of Miami, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Ministry for Grand Bahama will offer new and resilient housing to workers and returning residents.
Investing in climate resilience
The Resilience Finance Lab, an initiative of the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Institute, will bring together experts across sectors to develop the market infrastructure needed to fund projects that reduce environmental and disaster risks.
An ‘umbrella' for coral reefs
Three engineering students from the University of Miami created a solution to help protect delicate corals from harmful UV rays and hope to conduct more large-scale testing in the ocean soon.
Reconstructing the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926
A century after the historic storm devastated South Florida, a University of Miami scientist has created new wind field maps that offer a detailed visualization of the massive cyclone that not only changed the region forever but also inspired the nickname of the institution that opened shortly after it struck.
Can AI agents learn from middle school students?
A new generative AI-powered learning tool will be tested in Florida middle schools to help students strengthen math engagement and achievement.
Building more resilient coastal cities
School of Architecture and South Florida planning and design leaders joined the Ambassador of Denmark to discuss resilient waterfront design and sustainable coastal development.
University of Miami engineers lead efforts to improve Miami-Dade wastewater infrastructure
Researchers analyze real-time data in sanitary sewers across Miami-Dade County to help identify problem areas.
University researchers take over ‘The Academic Minute’
University faculty members shared their expert insights nationally through “The Academic Minute,” a radio program and podcast featuring researchers from colleges and universities around the world.
Can AI models identify Parkinson’s patients at risk for faster decline?
Machine-learning models developed by University of Miami researchers used clinical, biomarker and imaging data to identify Parkinson’s patients at higher risk for rapid cognitive or motor decline.
Ryder honors retiring CEO with engineering scholarship
The Ryder Charitable Foundation established the Robert E. Sanchez Future of Excellence Scholarship at the College of Engineering, surprising the retiring CEO with a tribute to his career and lifelong ties to his alma mater.
