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Cover Story, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence is often thought of as the expert. Wanli Xing is flipping the script.

Fall 2026, Visualization

September 3, 2026

Visualising Climate 2026 | Bologna, Italy • 4-6 November

Fall 2026, From the Director

September 3, 2026

“Simply adopting the latest technology is not enough.” Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, and organizations everywhere are trying to determine what it means for them. New tools are appearing almost daily, but simply adopting the latest technology is not enough. Organizations need to understand what these tools can do, where they can […]

Fall 2026, From the Deputy Director

September 3, 2026

Investing in Faculty, Advancing Data Science Across the University Several years ago, the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) launched an ambitious faculty hiring initiative designed to strengthen data science scholarship across the University of Miami. Thanks to partnerships with schools and departments throughout the University, IDSC helped recruit 14 faculty members into […]

Fall 2026, Systems and Data Engineering

September 3, 2026

A new partnership between the University of Miami’s Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) and The Nature Conservancy is taking shape around a unique coastal resilience dataset focused on Biscayne Bay.

Data Ethics + Society, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) races ahead, Andres Sawicki is examining the rules being written around it. Who owns what AI creates? Who is responsible when it causes harm? How should institutions respond as the technology becomes more embedded in everyday life?

Earth Systems, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Ocean scientist Milan Curcic, PhD, had spent 15 years studying waves when a conversation in his office helped sharpen a question that had been lingering in the back of his mind for years. What happens when hurricane-force winds become strong enough to shear the tops off steep ocean waves?

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

A shared vision between the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) and the Miller School of Medicine (MSOM) is giving a new generation of biomedical researchers the computational skills to pursue questions that were once difficult or even impossible to answer.

AI + Machine Learning, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

What if communication networks could understand meaning, not just data?

Fall 2026, Grants, IDSC Fellows

September 3, 2026

As a junior majoring in Meteorology and Mathematics (B.S.M.A.S.), Nimay Mahajan was selected as a 2024-2025 IDSC Fellow for his project proposal titled “Exploring the Dynamics of a Changing Climate: A Machine Learning Analysis on Indian Monsoon and Atlantic Ocean Interactions under Elevated CO₂ Conditions.”

Fall 2026, IDSC Fellows

September 3, 2026

Apply Now for the IDSC Fellows program!

Fall 2026, Grants

September 3, 2026

The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) “Expanding the Use of Collaborative Data Science at UM” grants program is designed to increase the use of data science to foster breakthroughs in disciplinary pursuits making the research team more competitive for external funding.

Fall 2026, Visualization

September 3, 2026

All countries within the European Union (EU) are required to generate special high-value data sets and to make them publicly available under the official portal for European data: data.europa.eu. These data sets include things like level of risk, such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, etc. In order to make the data more approachable, the EU looked to […]

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Congratulations to Mairead Moloney, PhD and her co-authors on the publication of a paper “Social Determinants of Sleep Health Inequities Among Rural Appalachian Adults” by JAMA Network Open journal.

Digital Health + Life Sciences Informatics, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

For a growing number of cancer survivors, ringing the bell at the end of primary treatment marks a transition into a complex phase of care that is often less structured and harder to predict. Even after therapy concludes, patients may experience lingering physical symptoms, emotional distress, or other unexpected medical needs that lead to emergency […]

Fall 2026, IDSC Fellows

September 3, 2026

When Madeleine Dawson began studying ocean sciences, she grew interested in the physics of the weather above the open sea. And when she learned about the island wake phenomenon—where winds whip around islands and leave a trail of low wind behind them—Dawson was fascinated. This fascination now drives her research using satellite images of the […]

Fall 2026, Publications

September 3, 2026

Core concepts like decidability, undecidability, and NP-completeness, to advanced topics like randomized complexity are featured in this book by IDSC Director of Workforce Development and Education, Dr. Mitsunori Ogihara. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of computation for students in computer science and related disciplines, and includes end-of-chapter exercises, an appendix of major results, and a […]

Fall 2026, Grants

September 3, 2026

A new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is helping the University of Miami expand research networking and AI capacity at smaller institutions across the region along with a partnership with Florida LambdaRail. As artificial intelligence reshapes higher education and the workforce, the University of Miami is emerging as a regional hub for the computing power, […]

Fall 2026, Visualization

September 3, 2026

The Open Visualization Academy (OVA), an online learning platform recently launched by IDSC Visualization program director Dr. Alberto Cairo, is the first website to offer free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.

Education, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Professor Wanli Xing, a nationally recognized researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and education, joined the University of Miami earlier this year with a joint appointment with IDSC and the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD).

Awards and Honors, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

At the 2026 Provost’s Awards, some of the University of Miami’s outstanding faculty members were honored for their devotion to advancing research and elevating teaching, learning, and mentorship across the institution.

Fall 2026, People

September 3, 2026

Thomas Merrick, MA, Associate Director Tom steps into an exciting new role as Associate Director, Learning Innovation with the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC).

Fall 2026, Visualization

September 3, 2026

Save the date Monday, November 16, 2026 for the 9th annual VizUM Symposium. VizUM is a free annual data visualization symposium featuring speakers who are pioneers in the field, whose vision drive products and styles we see around us daily, and who forge new ground in this domain.

Events, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Save the dates for these exciting upcoming IDSC Events!

Events, Fall 2026

September 3, 2026

Here’s a look back at the most recent events since our last magazine issue. Check our EVENTS CALENDAR for upcoming events and/or sign up for our EVENTS MAILING LIST (scroll to bottom of page). In case you missed any, catch the replays on YouTube.

Fall 2026, IDSC Membership

September 3, 2026

The University of Miami Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) enables discovery through data by providing intellectual leadership and resources to support the development and deployment of pioneering computational methods. Membership is open to UM or outside faculty with an interest in interdisciplinary research.

Fall 2026, Services, Systems and Data Engineering

September 3, 2026

Who can access IDSC? IDSC services and resources are available to everyone! Students, faculty, researches, the public and private sectors, industry, and beyond. Our collaborative approach brings together talented minds at the interface of disciplines to harness the expertise and computing powers of The U. As a member of the University of Miami’s Frost Institutes […]

COVER STORY:
Wanli Xing Honored
with Knight Foundation Chair

Sold-Out Conference
Signals New Era
for Climate Visualization

Message From the Director

Message From the
Deputy Director

Mapping Resilience:
A New Way to See Biscayne Bay

Andres Sawicki is
Building the Framework
for AI’s Biggest Questions

Ocean Scientist Making Waves
in his Field Receives NSF CAREER Award

IDSC-MSOM Partnership Expands
Biomedical Research Training

Mingzhe Chen’s NSF CAREER Award
Aims to Redefine Wireless Networks

Nimay Mahajan
Awarded Prestigious NSF
Graduate Research Fellowship

2026-2027 IDSC Fellows Program
Now Accepting Applications

IDSC Grants Program
CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Understanding the EU through High-Value Datasets

Social Determinants of Sleep Health Inequities

Forecasting Risk and Redefining
Cancer Survivorship Care

Madeleine Dawson
Harnesses New Research Tools

NEW BOOK: An Introduction
to Theory of Computation
by Mitsu Ogihara

NSF Grant Seeks
to Expand Regional
Cyberinfrastructure

Open Visualization Academy
Takes your Skills to the Next Level

IDSC Welcomes Wanli Xing

Provost’s Awards Spotlight
Outstanding IDSC Faculty

Congratulations to Tom Merrick and Rajesh Pasupuleti!

Save the Date Monday 11/16 for VizUM 2026

Upcoming Events

Catch the Replay

How to Become an IDSC Member

IDSC Services are
Available to Everyone