Helen Gynell – Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing

Bridging Borders Through Code: Peru’s First Software Carpentry Workshop

This June, Peru became the latest country to host a free IDSC Software Carpentry (SWC) Workshop, marking a milestone in data science education for the region. Behind the scenes of this historic first was an innovative collaboration that wove together multiple universities, departments, and even family ties—all sparked by a virtual internship. Read more “Bridging Borders Through Code: Peru’s First Software Carpentry Workshop” →

AI + Machine Learning

GENA-IDSC Partnership Uses AI to Combat Rare Diseases in…

Technology experts at the University of Miami Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) are working with a local AI game changer to help expedite the identification of rare genetic diseases.

Publications

Whitepaper on Transforming Colleges and Universities into Engines of…

Colleges and universities are transforming into engines of dynamic economic growth, workforce development, and real-world innovation. In collaboration with HTC VIVE, Virtual Ware Co. has just released the whitepaper on “How Universities and Colleges are Fostering Innovation-Driven Regional Economic Development Initiatives.” Read more “Whitepaper on Transforming Colleges and Universities into Engines of Innovation” →

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News

Pegasus Powered Giant Virus Study Yields Publicly Shared Bioinformatics…

With a little help from The U’s Pegasus supercomputer, two Rosenstiel School scientists have discovered 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health. Their study revealed new insights into giant viruses and their role in marine ecosystems, and led to the creation of a now publicly shared bioinformatic tool. Read more “Pegasus Powered Giant Virus Study Yields Publicly Shared Bioinformatics Tool” →

Awards & Honors

Mixed Reality Cuban Disapora Project is Selected as BAFTA…

Congratulations to Noel Nunez! His mixed reality project The Cuban Freedom Flights: A Mixed Reality Experience has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 BAFTA Student Awards. Noel works as a Senior Transitional Guide in the Center for Academic Navigation & Success. Read more “Mixed Reality Cuban Disapora Project is Selected as BAFTA Student Awards Finalist” →

Creative Technologies

CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Faculty XR Awards Offering 10 Grants…

We are excited to announce the 2025–26 Faculty XR Awards and are actively seeking proposals! We encourage researchers interested in AR and VR technology to submit their ideas. This initiative will pair faculty with a team of XR developers to design, develop, or prototype an XR application that enhances teaching, research, or creative scholarship. Read more “CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Faculty XR Awards Offering 10 Grants for AR + VR Tech Ideas” →

Awards & Honors

4 UM XR Projects Nominated for 2025 Augmented World…

Big news! Four UM projects have been nominated for the 2025 AWE Auggie Awards!!! For those who don’t know, the Augmented World Expo® Auggie Awards are the most globally recognized AR & VR industry award. We are thrilled! Read more “4 UM XR Projects Nominated for 2025 Augmented World Expo (AWE) Auggie Awards!” →

Call for Papers

Call For Papers! 2026 Hawaii Int’l Conference on Systems…

This is a CALL FOR PAPERS for the AI and Creative Process Mini Track at the 59th annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS ). The Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Maui on January 6-9, 2026. Submissions are due by June 15, 2025. Read more “Call For Papers! 2026 Hawaii Int’l Conference on Systems Sciences DUE 6/15” →

Computing Day 2025

The University of Miami's third annual Computing Day was held at the Lakeside Village Expo Center on Friday, April 25, 2025.

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