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InsideVOLUME 22 | ISSUE 3 | ARTS & SCIENCES | SPRING 2021 DEPARTMENTS 02 AROUND CAMPUS Scenes and sites on the Coral Gables campus 04 A&S NEWS Frost Institute construction and more A&S news 10 FIVE QUESTIONS Laurie Silvers, Chair of UM’s Board of Trustees 12 ALUMNI NEWS UM alumna joins White House communications team 13 MAJOR INFATUATION Students and alumni share their sentiments on psychology 20 CLASS SPOTLIGHT A new undergrad course decodes data science for all 21 STUDENT DIGEST UM senior charts her own stellar path 22 FACULTY CORNER A&S faculty members awarded by Faculty Senate FEATURE 14 REWILDING THE CARIBBEAN The restoration of a diverse island ecosystem 23 PHILANTHROPY A generous gift to create a new Judge-in-Residence program 24 A&S RESEARCH Discovering the scientific wonders of zebrafish 26 BOOKMARKS A look at recent publications by A&S faculty 28 CLASS NOTES News and notes from our A&S alumni community 32 END NOTE A Constellation of Passions and Pursuits 10 20 21 24
FROM THE DEAN UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SPRING 2021 Dean Leonidas G. Bachas Senior Associate Deans Jennifer Ferriss-Hill Maria Galli Stampino Kenneth J. Voss Associate Deans Charles Mallery Nicole Leeper Piquero Assistant Deans Emily Long Maryann Tatum Tobin Director of Strategic Initiatives Jeanne Marie Luis Senior Business Officer Dawn Reynolds Executive Director of Development Patrick E. Stewart Project Manager and Assistant to the Dean Rose Ketlie Glemaud Editor/Writer Deseraé E. del Campo Editorial Contributors Maya Bell Brittany Bomnin Rim El Belkacemi Barbara Gutierrez David Menconi Richard Westlund Design and Layout Cowen Design, Inc. arts&sciences is produced in the fall and spring by the College of Art and Sciences Office of Communications. Through the magazine, we seek to increase awareness of the College’s activities by telling the stories of faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Send comments, requests for permissions to reprint material, requests for extra copies of past issues, and change-of-address notification to: College of Arts and Sciences, P.O. Box 248004 Coral Gables, FL 33124-4620 Telephone 305.284.2485 casmagazine@miami.edu All contents © 2021, University of Miami. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Visit the College of Arts and Sciences online at as.miami.edu Past issues of the magazine are available online at: as.miami.edu Dear Friends, By any measure, the past year has been a time of unprecedented uncertainty, tragedy, and challenge. But it has also illuminated the boundless human capacity for creativity, Leonidas G. Bachas, Dean compassion, and connection—qualities the College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences has witnessed and fostered in abundant measure throughout this difficult time. In light of our ambitious educational and research missions, the dedication and ingenuity of our College community, and the scope and quality of our programs and initiatives, it is perhaps not a complete surprise that our educational and intellectual pursuits would thrive even amid a devastating pandemic. Still, it is with special pride that we reflect on our institutional resilience and impressive recent achievements. Our faculty, students, and staff truly rose to the challenge, expanding knowledge and advancing our work in an array of inspiring ways. As we joyfully prepare for the first in-person Commencement ceremonies to be held since the pandemic brought normal life to a halt, we are delighted to share with you some of our activities over the past several months. In these pages, for example, you’ll see the progress on the highly anticipated Frost Institute of Chemistry and Molecular Science, designed in every detail to elevate STEM research and discovery. You’ll meet the dedicated biology professor and conservationist and student team embarking on an ingenious project to revitalize a precious ecosystem. You’ll read about new courses to introduce students to the complex nature of viruses and the influential field of data science. And you’ll get a peek at a project, spearheaded by one of our most dynamic art historians, to broaden access to a magnificent trove of creative works from an acclaimed artist of color. Looking ahead, the College’s mission to prepare students for productive lives and successful careers in an ever-changing world remains our greatest responsibility. With your ongoing support, we will continue to pursue opportunities to make the world a healthier, more vibrant, and more equitable place amid both current and future challenges. As always, we are profoundly grateful for your engagement with and commitment to the College of Arts and Sciences. Sincerely, Leonidas G. Bachas Make a difference. Your gift to the College of Arts and Sciences helps us support student scholarships and retain leading faculty. as.miami.edu/donate ARTS | SCIENCES 1
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