Climate Change
With sea levels rising at increasing rates worldwide, University of Miami Interactive Media Professor Kim Grinfeder wondered: could he create a virtual experience that teaches students how they might navigate a coastal city like Miami 100 years from now? Read more ““Mangrove City” VR to Educate Middle and High School Kids on the Future of Coastal Cities”
Events - Past
Did you miss Smart Cities MIAMI 2023? Catch the replay on YouTube. The Conference opened with Climatologist and IDSC Deputy Director Dr. Ben Kirtman and concluded with a talk by Miami Dade County Mayor The Honorable Daneilla Levine Cava to close out the Climate Resilience theme. Read more “Catch the Replay: Smart Cities MIAMI 2023 Conference VIDEO”
Events - Past
Scientists, architects, and engineers, as well as leaders from government and business, came together last week at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus to discuss how they will use the influx of data coming from technology tools to better prepare local cities and towns for the impacts of climate change. Read more “Experts Discussed Cutting-Edge Technology and Research at Smart Cities MIAMI 2023”
Events
The 6th annual Smart Cities MIAMI Conference is co-hosted by the University of Miami School of Architecture and the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) in partnership with the Climate Resilience Academy, with special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Double C. Read more “Smart Cities MIAMI Conference Looks at Climate Resilience 3/30-31”
The 6th annual Smart Cities MIAMI Conference is co-hosted by the University of Miami School of Architecture and the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) in partnership with the Climate Resilience Academy, with special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Double C. Read more “Smart Cities MIAMI Conference Looks at Climate Resilience 3/30-31”
Climate Resilience Academy
As part of the first undergraduate climate resilience course, 36 students got a chance to learn about the pressing issue from 13 different faculty experts and offer their own suggestions. Parking lots covered with solar panels that would also collect rainwater. More rooftop gardens across the Coral Gables Campus. Permeable sidewalks that allow rain to seep through them, and a canopy over the Fate Bridge. Read more “Students Float Ideas to Help the Campus Adapt to a Changing Climate”