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Understanding the many uses of humor

Understanding the many uses of humor A new study by a School of Communication professor examines different approaches to humor and their impact on people.   By Barbara Gutierrez 2-18-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU Can humor be used to entice or persuade an audience to change their behavior? It depends on the audience. That is the conclusion of Nicholas “Nick” Carcioppolo’s new study called “When Humor Appeals Fail and When They Succeed: Using Latent Profile Analysis to Identify Audience Receptivity to Humorous Messages.” Carcioppolo is [...]

2026-02-19T09:51:53-05:00February 19, 2026|Communication Studies, Doctoral|
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Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference

Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood. During a demo session at Miami XR 2026, computer science and interactive media student Sidney Cocimano assists Keanu Diaz in operating the VR headset and hand controls for the environmental awareness game Swampocalypse. Photo: Debora Cabrera for the University of Miami By Robert C. Jones [...]

2026-02-18T08:55:25-05:00February 18, 2026|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology

XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world. Walt Disney Imagineering executives Bruce Vaughn and Kyle Laughlin discuss how they got into the immersive storytelling field with Tom Merrick (right), lecturer of interactive media and senior director of XR Initiatives at the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing. Photo: Debora Cabrera/University of [...]

2026-02-18T08:52:26-05:00February 18, 2026|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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Shaping the Future of Education with Student-Led XR Innovation

Shaping the Future of Education with Student-Led XR Innovation Tom Merrick presenting at the inaugural Meta Educators Community Summit in Menlo Park, CA. By Abbie Bernet 12-10-2024 The University of Miami’s School of Communication is breaking new ground in immersive education, earning a spotlight in the Meta for Education Beta Program and leading one of the largest virtual reality education initiatives in the country. Under the guidance of Kim Grinfeder, professor and chair of the Department of Interactive Media, and Thomas Merrick, senior project manager of XR [...]

2025-02-11T09:55:26-05:00December 11, 2024|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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Miami XR 2025 Day 1

MIAMI XR 2025: Where Innovation Meets Imagination UMverse at the University of Miami invites you to dive into the cutting-edge world of XR at Miami XR 2025, Thursday and Friday, February 6+7. Join industry experts, tech visionaries, artists, and university scholars from around the globe to explore the latest trends and innovations in XR technology. Keynote speaker Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, will share insights on how virtual experiences are reshaping education, social interaction, and empathy. Experience the future of XR with interactive demos, panel discussions, and [...]

2024-11-22T13:57:50-05:00November 22, 2024|, |
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