STEM
Shining a light on the inner workings of cells
Chemist Françisco Raymo has designed tiny molecules that can be used to take highly detailed images of diseased cells.
How long do the toxic effects of cadmium last?
Scientists in the Department of Biology have discovered new information about the enduring effects of a heavy metal found in many foods.
A laboratory muse
A physics postdoctoral researcher and a musical composition graduate student found a way to merge their interests—through a concert inspired by tiny swimming coral larvae.
A passion for biochemistry and Japanese
Always up for a new challenge, College of Arts and Sciences senior Suzie Akim-Shittu has distinguished herself in the sciences and the humanities.
Unique molecule may lead to smaller, more efficient computers
A team of physicists from the University of Miami, with two collaborators, developed a new type of molecule that could offer a groundbreaking material for computer chips.
Calculating a sustainable future
Mathematician Leonardo Schultz and biogeographer José Maria Cardoso da Silva use innovative models to measure sustainable development.
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.
UGalapagos program offers a window into wildlife
The revamped program will offer two modules taught by Department of Biology faculty members, as well as instructors from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Illuminating the beginnings of animal development
New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body.
Telescoping from the moon
A University of Miami astrophysicist collaborated on an X-ray telescope headed to Earth’s nearest celestial body, where the instrument will capture the first-ever images of X-rays emanating from the edges of our planet’s vast magnetosphere.
A window into the future of Amazonia
New research from a team of tropical biologists forecasts some of the changes that may occur in the Amazon rainforest as temperatures rise due to climate change.
Sparking a love of science
Through the BioReach program, faculty and graduate students from the Department of Biology are inspiring future scientists at local elementary and middle schools.
New insights about Florida’s most common diving birds
University of Miami biologists shed light on the physiology and behavior of cormorants and anhingas.
Battling dementia: Unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer’s
Armed with a $3.4 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a team of University of Miami scientists is studying the role of the immune system in the progression of dementia-related illnesses.
Tracking invasive species
Conservation biologist Chris Searcy is uncovering patterns in the spread of invasive animals and plants in South Florida.
Flamingos, fish, and survival instincts
A College of Arts and Sciences course brings animal instincts to life with students stepping into animal roles with inflatables to simulate behaviors like hunting and evading predators.
