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Newswise: Construction apprenticeship builds better workforce
Released: 4-Dec-2023 9:05 AM EST
Construction apprenticeship builds better workforce
University of Miami

The College of Engineering is a partner in a new workforce development and training program that combines on-the-job experience at construction sites with classroom instruction to help fast-track workers into managerial positions, helping to fill a critical gap in the industry.

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Released: 4-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Want to live longer and stronger?
University of Miami

Aging is unavoidable, yet most people can maintain and even improve their health and well-being as they grow older if they make lifestyle changes that align with an integrative health approach, a medical expert says.

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Released: 4-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
Alix Earle tells students: ‘Stay true to yourselves’
University of Miami

The University of Miami graduate and popular social media influencer visited the Miami Herbert Business School as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, offering insight on social media strategies and encouraging students to remain authentic to themselves.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Scientists’ model increases accuracy of tide forecasts
University of Miami

Ocean tides may be rising, but a new tide forecast model created by a team of University of Miami scientists holds the promise of helping coastal communities to prepare.

Newswise: How fish play a critical role in the oceanic carbon cycle
Released: 25-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
How fish play a critical role in the oceanic carbon cycle
University of Miami

Three researchers from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science are conducting experiments to better determine the important role of fish play in the oceanic carbon cycle, studying everything from how much carbonate fish produce to the path of the minerals in the water column.

Newswise: Landmark NIH grant awarded to School of Nursing and Health Studies
Released: 5-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Landmark NIH grant awarded to School of Nursing and Health Studies
University of Miami

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded an unprecedented $23.57 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
‘It’s hard to imagine, but a fish can drown’
University of Miami

As marine heat waves caused by climate change increase in severity and duration, certain species of fish will suffer the consequences.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Is a critical system of ocean currents headed toward an imminent collapse?
University of Miami

A global conveyor belt, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is a system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic Ocean.

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Released: 22-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
A way to protect coastlines and restore marine ecosystems
University of Miami

Wahoo Bay, a new marine park in northern Broward County, offers University of Miami researchers the first test case of an innovative way to combine natural and human-made solutions to improve coastal resilience.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Inaugural Florida Engineering Dean’s Summit 2023 takes place in Tallahassee, Aug. 3-4
University of Miami

The leadership from nearly all of Florida’s engineering schools will converge on Tallahassee this week to discuss issues of common interest. Dubbed the Florida Engineering Dean’s Summit (FEDS), the event is envisioned as an annual event where the academic leaders can explore solutions for shared problems and develop joint initiatives.

Newswise: Rising cases of leprosy in Florida raise questions
Released: 2-Aug-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Rising cases of leprosy in Florida raise questions
University of Miami

Dr. Andrea Maderal, a specialist in complex dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine, addresses queries about a recent spike in leprosy cases in Central Florida.

Newswise: Urban resilience champion to lead University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy
Released: 31-Jul-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Urban resilience champion to lead University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy
University of Miami

Michael Berkowitz, who built the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, and later Resilient Cities Catalyst, from ideas into global movements, will serve as the executive director of the fledgling Climate Research Academy, which supports the University of Miami’s 12 schools and colleges in their efforts to conduct research, train the next generation of climate scientists and practitioners, and solve the most pressing problems caused by climate change.

Newswise: UOnline and Florida Panthers form partnership to provide internships in sports management and ‘Hockey 101’ educational courses
Released: 27-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
UOnline and Florida Panthers form partnership to provide internships in sports management and ‘Hockey 101’ educational courses
University of Miami

University of Miami UOnline has signed an agreement with the Florida Panthers to provide students in the Master’s in Sport Administration program with internships, as well as launched a new online Hockey 101 course to educate fans about the game.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:00 AM EDT
Residents must have a voice in ocean conservation
University of Miami

University of Miami Rosenstiel School researchers Daniel Suman and Claire B. Paris-Limouzy are co-authors of a recent journal article that outlines ways to achieve greater equity in ocean governance and science in the global tropics. And one of those ways is by allowing residents to have a say in policy making.

Released: 11-Jul-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Know how to deal with this scorching summer
University of Miami

University of Miami faculty experts share ways for us to beat the hot temperatures as they continue to set records.

   
Released: 11-Jul-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Warming climate will expand mosquito’s realm
University of Miami

John Beier, an expert in vector biology and control at the Miller School of Medicine, answers questions about climate change’s impact on mosquitoes and on the locally transmitted cases of malaria in Florida.

   
Released: 29-Jun-2023 12:10 PM EDT
What are the reverberations of Russia’s short-lived mutiny?
University of Miami

In an emergency televised address to the Russian people on Saturday, as Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private army of mercenaries rumbled nearly 500 miles toward Moscow on its “march for justice,” Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced the traitors, vowed punishment, and compared the scenario to the turmoil that resulted in the Russian Revolution.

Released: 29-Jun-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Climate crisis will fuel more intense ‘heat domes’
University of Miami

The brutal “heat dome” spreading beyond Texas is one of the worst the nation has seen. The weather phenomenon, which occurs when a persistent region of high-pressure traps heat over an area, will only become more frequent and intense with climate change, warns an atmospheric scientist.

Newswise: ‘Science Friday’ host shines a light on cephalopods
Released: 27-Jun-2023 12:15 PM EDT
‘Science Friday’ host shines a light on cephalopods
University of Miami

Ira Flatow, host and executive producer of “Science Friday,” recorded a radio show at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science last week as part of a celebration of cephalopods—a marine invertebrate.

Newswise: Illuminating physics in the kitchen
13-Jun-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Illuminating physics in the kitchen
University of Miami

It’s a place most of us have to visit daily. Sometimes eagerly. Sometimes begrudgingly. But the kitchen also can be a place of scientific discovery.

Newswise: Researchers investigate sargassum’s impact on air quality
Released: 12-Jun-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Researchers investigate sargassum’s impact on air quality
University of Miami

The sliver of sargassum seaweed 19-year-old Sofia Hoffman collected from the shoreline of Crandon Park Beach’s Bear Cut Preserve looked more like a dying clump of grass than the fresh piece of marine algae it once was.

   
Newswise: Canada wildfires smother parts of US
Released: 8-Jun-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Canada wildfires smother parts of US
University of Miami

University of Miami climate and aerosol experts, who are members of the Center for Aerosol Science and Technology, explain the dangers from the smoke flowing in from Canada, which is resulting in people donning masks.

Released: 6-Jun-2023 4:10 PM EDT
‘Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling’
University of Miami

University of Miami experts offer their views on the reasons for this social phenomenon and ways to combat it.

Newswise: Fostering acceptance of sexual minorities in the Hispanic community
Released: 5-Jun-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Fostering acceptance of sexual minorities in the Hispanic community
University of Miami

A new intervention developed by a team of researchers and led by Guillermo “Willy” Prado, professor of nursing and health studies at the University of Miami, aims to curb devastating mental health trends and drug use among Hispanic youth who identify as sexual minorities.

   
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Released: 1-Jun-2023 12:00 PM EDT
University of Miami selected to prestigious Association of American Universities
University of Miami

Recognized for its groundbreaking research and graduate education, the University of Miami is one of six leading research universities invited to join the association.

Released: 8-May-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Pioneers to share their stories, guide graduates
University of Miami

In seven separate ceremonies, distinguished speakers will take the stage to offer advice and praise during the spring 2023 commencement exercises honoring students who will be receiving their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as those receiving their J.D. and M.D. designations.

Released: 4-May-2023 12:10 PM EDT
Coronation of King Charles III an ancient tradition in a modern world
University of Miami

As Westminster Abbey plans to host its 40th coronation in 900 years, members of the University of Miami community consider the role of a monarch in today’s society.

 
Newswise: Oldest human remains in Puerto Rico expand knowledge of island’s roots
Released: 2-May-2023 10:35 AM EDT
Oldest human remains in Puerto Rico expand knowledge of island’s roots
University of Miami

The remains from the Ortiz site, Puerto Rico’s oldest burial ground, were carefully analyzed by a University of Miami bioarcheologist and an undergraduate student researcher, revealing cultural insights from thousands of years ago.

Released: 28-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Is Colombia’s deadly Nevado del Ruiz on the verge of a major eruption?
University of Miami

Hundreds of villagers who live in the shadow of the Western Hemisphere’s deadliest volcano, Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz, have been on edge for nearly a month ever since the 17,000-foot-tall mountain started spewing plumes of ash and steam high into the atmosphere, indicating that an eruption could be imminent.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 3:15 PM EDT
IMSA-Schonfeld Frontiers in Mathematics Lecture Series featuring Carolina Bhering de Araujo
University of Miami

In a two-part lecture, Araujo will present an overview of the Calabi problem, describing some of the important recent developments in connection with birational geometry.

Newswise: Lightguard: Device could help stop attacks from assailants
Released: 25-Apr-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Lightguard: Device could help stop attacks from assailants
University of Miami

Associate clinical professor Brian Arwari spent three years designing the innovative system that when triggered temporarily can visually impair an attacker.

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Released: 21-Apr-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Ved Chirayath is on a mission to map the world’s oceans
University of Miami

His fluid lensing mapping of the ocean promises to improve the resilience of coastal areas impacted by severe stormsas well as assess the effects of climate change on coastal areas around the world.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 2:05 PM EDT
University of Miami College of Engineering launches consortium to make flying cars a reality for commuters
University of Miami

To transform the way we commute and live, the University of Miami College of Engineering launched the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative (MEAMI), a consortium of world-class academic, industry, and government partners.

Newswise: Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
Released: 11-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Velocity-based training keeps athletes’ minds, bodies in sync
University of Miami

Bryan Mann, clinical associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, is working with University of Miami student-athletes to maximize their ability to perform.

Newswise: It’s ‘the game before the game’
Released: 29-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
It’s ‘the game before the game’
University of Miami

After a season of playing in empty arenas and gymnasiums when many people are asleep, the student managers for the Final Four-bound Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team will compete in the Elite Eight of their own tournament.

Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Exacerbated by climate change, pollen season arrives early
University of Miami

Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are fueling longer and more intense pollen seasons, negatively impacting the health of those with allergies. A medical expert and public health scientist both offer strategies to fight back.

   
Newswise: Bank closings signal tighter lending, disinflationary trend
Released: 17-Mar-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Bank closings signal tighter lending, disinflationary trend
University of Miami

David Andolfatto, a leading University of Miami economist, suggests that the federal rescue of two mid-tiered banks that collapsed will likely prompt other institutions to repair their balance sheets and tighten their lending practices to avoid a similar fate.

Newswise: Maestro’s collection finds a home at the Frost School
Released: 16-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Maestro’s collection finds a home at the Frost School
University of Miami

During his nearly five-decade conducting career, Gerard Schwarz has amassed a large, artistically significant collection of printed music, all bearing his performance notations. Now, he has given that repertoire to the Frost School of Music for the benefit of future generations of music students and scholars.

Released: 14-Mar-2023 8:05 PM EDT
Court battles will ensue following approval of oil drilling project
University of Miami

The Biden administration has greenlighted ConocoPhillips’ controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska. But environmental groups will mount legal challenges to stop it, said University of Miami environmental legal expert Jessica Owley.

Newswise: Collaboration, support structures needed to address ‘polycrisis’ in the Americas
Released: 14-Mar-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Collaboration, support structures needed to address ‘polycrisis’ in the Americas
University of Miami

Public and private-sector leaders from the Americas discussed the confluence of concerns challenging the hemisphere at the 2023 Concordia Americas Summit at the University of Miami.

Newswise: Unique hybrid reefs deployed off Miami Beach
Released: 3-Mar-2023 1:30 PM EST
Unique hybrid reefs deployed off Miami Beach
University of Miami

The 18-foot-long structures, including fascinating honeycomb-shaped tubes, are part of an effort by University of Miami researchers and scientists to help restore damaged coral reefs and protect coastal environments.

Newswise: Historian receives highly acclaimed Dan David Prize
Released: 2-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
Historian receives highly acclaimed Dan David Prize
University of Miami

Krista Goff, an associate professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, is a 2023 recipient of the prestigious Dan David Prize for her work in illuminating the past in bold and creative ways.

Released: 1-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
‘China’s menacing behavior,’ military buildup cause for concern
University of Miami

China’s aggression and increasingly provocative actions in the Indo-Pacific reflect its willingness to openly challenge the U.S.-led economic order in the growth-oriented region, according to a University of Miami China and defense expert.

Newswise: University’s novel degree program draws international attention
Released: 23-Feb-2023 12:00 PM EST
University’s novel degree program draws international attention
University of Miami

Impressed with the University of Miami’s new initiative, a representative from the University of Tokyo met with leaders of the Innovation, Technology, and Design degree program on Tuesday to learn more.

Newswise: Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami
Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami
University of Miami

The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues dealing with the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2023 edition will occur March 9-10 on the Coral Gables Campus.

Released: 15-Feb-2023 10:00 AM EST
Ohio town faces possible health, environmental disaster
University of Miami

Five of the 38 cars of a Norfolk Southern Railroad train that derailed Feb. 3 near the small town of East Palestine were carrying vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen. University of Miami experts in chemistry, public health sciences, and law weigh in on the recent chemical spill and its potential consequences.

   
Newswise: Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges
Released: 7-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges
University of Miami

The University of Miami is welcoming leaders from institutions across the nation this week at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit to share ideas on combating the climate crisis.


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