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02/02/2016
Miami University researcher assesses Zika virus threat to U.S.
"There is currently only a low risk the Zika virus will become a major problem in the United States or Canada," a Miami University researcher said.
01/29/2016
Drones approved for research and education
Sinclair Community College in partnership with Miami University has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UASs or drones) for research and education purposes over the Miami University airport property.
01/07/2016
Climate change is rapidly warming the world's lakes, new research shows
Climate change is rapidly warming the surface waters of lakes around the world, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems, according to a new study spanning six continents.
12/10/2015
Research on sexting, politics and streaming teaches students fundamentals in strategic communication
A survey done by Miami University students found that trust is the biggest fault among Millennials when it comes to sexting.
11/12/2015
Paul Urayama receives 2015 CAS Distinguished Educator Award
Paul Urayama, associate professor of physics, has been selected to receive the 2015 College of Arts and Science Distinguished Educator Award.
11/05/2015
Award-winning study finds transgender voice in "The Little Mermaid"
Miami University assistant professor Leland Spencer argues that Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is not simply about forbidden love. Instead, the narrative depicts the character's struggles with her own identity performance - mermaid or human.
10/26/2015
STEM plus nutrition can add up to a healthy diet: Tour Miami's new Food Sensory Lab
When students in Miami University's kinesiology and health department solve a math problem, they eat it. Really.
10/23/2015
Biology graduate students win top presentation awards
Three graduate students from Miami University won best presentation awards at the Midwest Society for Developmental Biology annual meeting held Oct. 18-20 at the University of Michigan.
10/07/2015
Are charter schools responding to parent dissatisfaction?
With charter school legislation in debate this week in Ohio, Miami University faculty member Andrew Saultz' recent study reviewing the supply side of charter schools reveals some interesting findings about where new charter schools locate.