Faculty Recognition
Just the stats,’ folks
As a Biden-administration appointee, University of Miami criminologist Alex Piquero led the Bureau of Justice Statistics for a year, ramping up the way data on crime are presented.
UM faculty member receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature
Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
Faculty members take the stage at the Miami Book Fair
From Nov. 12–19, The U Creates will partner with the Miami Book Fair to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. University instructors who are authors will discuss their work as part of the event. In addition, students and faculty and staff members are eligible for discounted tickets to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, or Sunday, Nov. 19.
Far-right candidate is front-runner in Sunday’s Argentina election
Javier Milei is leading the group of contenders in the upcoming race to choose the country’s new president. His radical platform and concrete proposals are appealing to voters, according to University of Miami political experts.
In Memoriam: Professor Neil Schneiderman
The University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences and the Psychology Department is mourning the loss of Professor Neil Schneiderman.
Looking for your life’s calling? Let college be your compass
The college experience, which offers infinite interactions with peers and academic guides, is an ideal incubator to help students gravitate toward their life’s calling, suggests Maria Stampino, dean of Undergraduate Affairs.
Chemist conquers molecules and miles
James Wilson loves to manipulate molecules in collaborative research. But during a recent 335-mile bike ride, the cycling enthusiast discovered what he can accomplish alone.
Extreme weather, climate change pose a threat to global infrastructure
In the aftermath of the collapse of two dams in the Libyan coastal city of Derna, where floodwaters spawned by a powerful storm killed thousands of people, University of Miami experts in engineering, environmental science, and other fields warn that global infrastructure must be adapted to deal with the climate crisis.
Scholar champions the arts and underserved communities
Donette Francis, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Global Black Studies at the University of Miami, explores the intersection between race, arts, and the environment in her research and teaching.
Historian receives highly acclaimed Dan David Prize
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.
Seeding democracy, political activism through robust debate
Newly transplanted University of Miami political scientist Matthew Nelsen fosters advocacy and civic engagement through pedagogical practices and research that views local-level institutions as the microcosms of democracy.
