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‘Hands-on, minds-on’ learning: Revolutionizing early science education
Through research and community outreach, Daryl Greenfield is on a mission to improve how science is taught to young children.
Astrophysicist takes ‘supermassive’ leap in the study of black holes
Nico Cappelluti has been studying supermassive black holes for nearly two decades. NASA recently selected a project he is involved with for closer review, taking him one step closer to understanding the origins of these mysterious cosmic objects.
One Book, One U shares poignant stories
University of Miami alumna Daisy Hernández is the author of the book “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease.”
Applying the humanities to preserve Miami’s history
A College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student explores storytelling in a museum setting through his work with Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum.
Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
University of Miami health geographer Imelda Moise led a study that found mosquito populations in Miami-Dade County increased dramatically after Hurricane Irma.
Fast-Tracking Formulations: The AI-Driven Future of Beauty and Pharma
Two University of Miami researchers have developed a patent-pending algorithm that could revolutionize the creation of products ranging from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to coatings and food.
What dogs teach us about the meaning of life
Philosopher Mark Rowlands shares what humans can learn from dogs about the answers to some important philosophical questions.
What makes a criminal?
A University of Miami criminology class, taught by professor Alex Piquero, seeks to find the answer.
The Salamander Whisperer
University of Miami researchers analyze how our changing climate is impacting reptiles, amphibians in the Everglades
Student art exhibit showcases undergraduate talent
The 2024-2025 Student Undergraduate Art Exhibit at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences features exceptional paintings, photographs, and graphic designs.
Alumnus brings new meaning to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and inspired by a Congolese Nobel laureate, Milain Fayulu, B.A. ’15, channels his entrepreneurial skills into helping his country heal and move forward from the devastation of armed conflict.
Inviting students to a ‘brave space’
Simon Howard, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, takes on tough topics in his classroom and in his research lab.
