Creative Technologies – Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing

Heartbeat Magazine Looks at Innovative Learning Through AI and…

January 2, 2026January 5, 2026

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies’ Heartbeat magazine looked at “Innovative Learning Through AI and VR: Faculty-lead grants to test educational value of new technology” in its fall 2025 issue. The article examined the power of VR to enhance health care education thanks to a partnership with Bodyswaps Inc. and Meta’s XR Higher Education program. Read more “Heartbeat Magazine Looks at Innovative Learning Through AI and VR” →

Miami XR 2026: Where Innovation Meets Imagination 2/12+13

November 11, 2025December 18, 2025

Miami XR is back! Join us in Miami for two unforgettable days of discovery, connection, and creativity. Reconnect with the XR community while exploring groundbreaking research, inspiring talks, hands-on demos, interactive session, keynote speakers, and lively after-hours events. Read more “Miami XR 2026: Where Innovation Meets Imagination 2/12+13” →

UMverse Boosts Student Engagement through Virtual Reality Learning Initiative

October 23, 2025

Across the University of Miami, faculty members like Daniel Serravite, a kinesiology lecturer, are bringing virtual and augmented reality tools into their classes to offer students a cutting-edge learning experience.

Mixed Reality Cuban Disapora Project is Selected as BAFTA…

May 29, 2025June 4, 2025

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” →

CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Faculty XR Awards Offering 10 Grants…

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

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” →

4 UM XR Projects Nominated for 2025 Augmented World…

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

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!” →

Interactive Media Student Showcase Extravaganza 4/29

March 25, 2025April 17, 2025

You are invited to the Department of Interactive Media End-of-Year Student Showcase Extravaganza, a celebration of the incredible work students have created this year. This year’s showcase features projects in: Virtual and Augmented Reality, Physical Computing, Games, Wearables, Data Visualization, Web & Mobile, UI/UX, and 2D & 3D Art. Read more “Interactive Media Student Showcase Extravaganza 4/29” →

Miami XR 2025 Shared Insights About the Future of…

February 11, 2025April 14, 2025

The University of Miami UMverse held a 2-day Conference “Miami XR 2025″ that attracted industry leaders and educators from across the nation who discussed and demonstration the integration of extended reality into our lives.

FORBES: Meta for Education Brings XR Experiences to any…

January 24, 2025March 19, 2025

This article by FORBES Magazine looks at how “virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students learn. From exploring the insides of a Roman battlefield and dissecting a human heart in 3D to walking on the surface of Mars, VR/MR technologies [are enabling] the creation of immersive experiences that enhance learning beyond what is possible in the physical world.” Read more “FORBES: Meta for Education Brings XR Experiences to any Classroom” →

Lecture on Digital Chips by Peter Jamieson 1/23 +…

November 11, 2024January 24, 2025

Attention: University of Miami Faculty, Staff, and Students. Register for a free lecture and/or workshop by Dr. Peter Jamieson, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The presentation will highlight collaborative work with researchers from New Mexico State University and North Carolina A&T, showcasing results generated over the last four years. Read more “Lecture on Digital Chips by Peter Jamieson 1/23 + Teaching Practices Workshop 1/24” →

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