Sonia Chao – Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing

Students Float Ideas to Help the Campus Adapt to…

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” →

Climate Resilience Academy

IDSC Scientists Contribute to New Climate Resilience Academy Course

When she got a message last spring about a new class focused on climate resilience, University of Miami senior Sophie Walenta was itching to sign up. The more the marine affairs and ecosystems science and policy major read about the course, which is interdisciplinary, problem-driven, and discussion-based, the more intrigued she grew. Read more “IDSC Scientists Contribute to New Climate Resilience Academy Course” →

Grants

2 NSF Grants for Wangda Zuo’s Smart Cities Research

Congratulations to Dr. Wangda Zuo! An Assistant Professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Miami College of Engineering, Dr. Zuo runs the Sustainable Building Systems Laboratory (SBS Lab), which focuses on developing cutting edge modeling and simulation technology and applying them to reduce building energy and water consumption while improving indoor environment quality. The SBS Lab is funded by various agencies, including National Science Foundation (NSF); U.S. Department of Energy ( DOE); U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dr. Zuo is currently working on three important grant projects. Read more “2 NSF Grants for Wangda Zuo’s Smart Cities Research” →

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Students Float Ideas to Help the Campus Adapt to…

IDSC Scientists Contribute to New Climate Resilience Academy Course

2 NSF Grants for Wangda Zuo’s Smart Cities Research