

Read more “IDSC Partnership Uses AI to Combat Rare Diseases in Children” →
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” →
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” →
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” →
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” →
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!” →
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” →
The 3rd annual University of Miami Computing Day showcased the vast array of interdisciplinary research and scholarship in advanced computing and interactive media being taught and learned at The U. The event featured a keynote speaker, panel on AI, and posters and demos. Read more “Catch the Replay: UM Computing Day Robotics Keynote, AI Panel, Showcase” →
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 PM, an audience gathered via Zoom and in person at the Richter Library 3rd floor conference room to hear the 2024-2025 IDSC Fellows give their final research project presentations. Did you miss it? Catch the replay on YouTube. Read more “Catch the Replay: 2024-2025 IDSC Fellows’ Final Research Project Presentations” →
Read more “Catch the Replay: Smart Cities MIAMI 2025 on Equitable Urban Futures” →