University of Miami College of Engineering

Our researchers joined the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative to study the environmental and health impacts of electric vehicle fires. 🚗🔥

Dean Pratim Biswas highlighted that these efforts will advance safe transportation technology and aid in designing safer next-gen batteries. Ph.D. student Shruti Choudhary collected air samples to assess cancer-causing agents.
https://news.med.miami.edu/electric-vehicle-fire-staged-to-study-environmental-health-ramifications/

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Family Weekend is here, and we’re thrilled to have you on campus. Connect with other ‘Cane families, meet our outstanding faculty, and enjoy all the vibrant experiences that make the 🙌 so special! 🧡💚

Two students expand their global business skills in Barcelona through a new Study Abroad internship program! Learn more about their journey 👉 bit.ly/3XEF1qM

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Thank you to Chandra Venkataraman for joining us last week from IIT Bombay !

Her groundbreaking research at the intersection of technology, emissions, aerosol science, climate science, and air pollution is inspiring and impactful. 🌍✨

Huge shoutout to our Class of 2010 🎓alumni, CEO of Material Hybrid, and 7x F1 World Champion Design Engineer, Gabe Elias for taking the time to inspire and share his incredible journey with our students this week!

Your insights and experiences are truly invaluable. 🙌

🌟 Discarded alloys from outdated military equipment might soon be transformed into 3D-printed instruments for space deployment! 🚀 Professor Charles Tomonto and his research team here are leading this innovative effort. 🙌
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/a-rubble-rousing-idea.html

Reminder 🚨 Join us tomorrow on 8/27 at 1 PM EST as University of Miami College of Engineering Dean Pratim Biswas, PhD, MS, presents, "Wearable Sensors and Real-Time Particulate Matter Monitoring Enabling Protection of Fire Fighters."

Register here 👉 bit.ly/fciseminars2024

Sofia Belisário Costa is using her environmental engineering studies at University of Miami to drive sustainable change, alongside other talented Stamps Scholars. 📚Discover her journey and the impact of this prestigious scholarship. 🙌
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/celebrating-excellence.html

Mark your calendars ’Canes! 📣 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming is October 24-26. 🙌 Don’t miss out on our signature Boat Burning Ceremony & Fireworks Show on Friday, October 25, and the Miami Hurricanes Football game against Florida State on Saturday, October 26. 🏈 Stay tuned for more information!

Our Innovation, Technology, and Design program kicked off the semester with a walking tour of the Wynwood Arts District. The newest cohort of students got a firsthand look at the vibrant culture and creativity that makes Miami so unique.☀️We can’t wait to see the innovative designs they come up with this year. 🙌

An exciting welcome to our first-year engineers! 🙌 From connecting with peers and rocking some fresh College of Engineering swag, we’re ready for an amazing year ahead! 🚀

Thank you to all the amazing families who joined us this morning for orientation! We’re thrilled to welcome you into the UMiami Engineering Family. This gathering was all about equipping families with the essential information needed as they and their student embark on this exciting journey. 🧡💚

Here’s to a bright and successful future together at the 🙌

Join us in welcoming Dr. Shi, the new leader of the Civil and Architectural Engineering department at the University of Miami 🙌 Discover his vision for sustainability in construction.⬇️🏗️
https://tinyurl.com/28pymakv

In 10 days, a new generation of engineers will be walking the halls of the McArthur Building. 🏫 From 1951 to now, the legacy of UMiami Engineering continues. 🙌

We can't wait to welcome you!🧡💚

Students from the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program concluded their 10-week summer course by showcasing their innovative coastal infrastructure resilience projects last week. 🙌

The students, mentored by Professors Ali Ghahremaninezhad and James Giancaspro, presented their posters, which sparked discussions on how crucial it is to develop sustainable solutions to protect our coastal communities. 🌊🏘️

Leonardo Ramos, a research associate in the Structures and Materials Lab at the College of Engineering, meticulously prepares concrete samples for rigorous stress testing. 🧱 His work is vital in advancing our understanding of material durability and contributes to the development of safer, more resilient structures. 💪

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Classes start in just one month! 🗓️ We can’t wait to welcome our new students to the U 🧡💚 Get ready for an awesome journey ahead!

Welcome our newest canes by dropping a 🙌 below

📚 High school students enjoyed an incredible journey into the future of tech during Summer Scholars Program last week. Led by lecturer Lokesh Ramamoorthi, they used Oculus headsets to explore the metaverse and learn about the latest in tech innovations.🚀 Students taking electrical and computer engineering courses are also learning how to design and build mobile apps, stereo power amplifiers, and digital voting machines. 📱🔊

Federal grant to support development of resilient infrastructure The College of Engineering and the Climate Resilience Academy will spearhead a $2.3 million project to advance concrete technologies, part of a $19.5 million package awarded to the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub.

We're teaming up with industry partners to develop and test cleaner, more durable concrete, which can help lower carbon emissions while lasting longer and performing better.

📌 More on this $2.3 million project to advance concrete technologies:

Federal grant to support development of resilient infrastructure The College of Engineering and the Climate Resilience Academy will spearhead a $2.3 million project to advance concrete technologies, part of a $19.5 million package awarded to the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub.

A gesture of gratitude A College of Engineering student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran presented the U.S. flag to his retiring academic advisor

For nearly 30 years, Patricia Broadhurst has been the academic advisor to hundreds of College of Engineering students. She’s also the daughter of a Korean War veteran.

🇺🇸 As a symbolic gesture ahead of her retirement, Rancell Gonzalez Sanchez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and engineering student, honored Broadhurst by presenting her with the U.S. flag. It was a token of gratitude for her guidance in helping him and countless engineering students launch their college career.

Read more: https://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2024/07/a-gesture-of-gratitude.html

We have our sights set on developing a pilotless, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that would shuttle people to work, restaurants, and attractions; transport accident victims to the hospital; and perform a multitude of other tasks.

Read more in Miami Magazine: https://magazine.miami.edu/features/2024-spring/from-the-highway-to-the-skyway.html

The University of Miami will receive a $2.5 million grant to help advance concrete technologies for a resilient coastline, train employees to enter the green workforce, and support start-ups in technology testing and validation.

The project is part of the $504 million award made to 12 Tech Hubs across the country today.

Miami ‘climate tech hub’ gets $19.5 million from feds. Focus will be reinforcing coast ‘We have the biggest challenges and the best innovators — and now we have great capital to move these programs forward and its a demonstration to the world.’

🚀 Celebrating innovation at its finest! USTAAR’s kickoff event was a smashing success. ✨

Our talented student entrepreneurs connected with prospective mentors, paving the way for exciting collaborations. They explored the College’s cutting-edge Maker Space and Machine Shop, setting the stage for groundbreaking innovations. 🌟

An intense period of researching and studying the resilience of PortMiami has been published by faculty and students in the department of geography and sustainable development, and College of Engineering.

Check out their findings: https://bit.ly/3xnE4c4

University of Miami College of Engineering

Last week, the University of Miami hosted a National Science Foundation (NSF) project meeting led by University of South Florida , bringing together researchers from institutions across the country.

📍During a visit to the mangroves in Virginia Key, Professors Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos and Rafael Araujo explained the critical interactions between natural, human-built, and social systems in coastal areas as well as future experiments in the SUSTAIN flume. Witnessing these ecosystems up close highlights the importance of our research in creating sustainable coastal communities. 🌊🐠

💡Discover the future of clean energy! Professor Chao Luo's innovative battery design concept at University of Miami is revolutionizing energy storage. Read more about this groundbreaking research and our commitment to clean energy innovation.⬇️
https://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2024/06/revolutionizing-energy-storage-technology.html

Green/gray infrastructure is coming together at Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach.🌴Professor Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos and a team of researchers planted mangroves this week on the SEAHIVE structures protecting the inlet's seawall.🌊The hope is that the system will not only protect the area from flooding and erosion but will be hospitable to sea life. 🐠🪸