New Smart Manufacturing lab coming to Miami CEC Fall 2024
Miami University currently offers the only B.S. in Smart Manufacturing Engineering in the state of Ohio.
Research News and Events
Hunter Wells ‘24, majoring in Psychology with a co-major in Neuroscience, is discovering alternatives to depression treatment through psychedelic compounds.
Senior Geology student assesses the chemistry and evolution of magma
Juliana Curtis ‘24 analyzes granite and the feldspar crystals within to assess the inner workings of ancient volcanoes.
The future begins now for data science at Miami University
Dedication of McVey Data Science building March 14 draws big crowd, notable guests
The event, which took place on February 11th, 2024, brought 85+ participants from 21 different institutions to Oxford.
Mark Jeanmougin holds Investigation Workshop for Miami Cybersecurity Club
The workshop, designed to simulate a real-world cyber attack scenario, focused on a widespread form of cyber theft involving stolen gift cards and automated PIN guessing attacks.
Currently finishing up his master's in Computer Science, Serhii has received this honor through research conducted with Shijie Zhou, Ph.D.
Social Innovation Weekend brings together students from across Miami
A mix of students from across Miami spent the weekend looking for problems and solutions to them.
Student explores tabletop roleplaying games as a simulated model for social relationships
Kathryn Sullivan ‘24 utilizes her love for TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to explore the psychological and emotional responses of players engaging in a fantastical setting.
Miami University’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 26
Beyond the “birthday problem”: Qihou Zhou’s new model for a classic probability puzzle
A recent paper by Miami CEC professor Qihou Zhou provides a new model for solving the classic “birthday problem.”
Environmental Earth Science major inspires to showcase Miami history through Oxford’s natural trails
Ryan Sawyer ‘24, who is also co-majoring in Sustainability, created a geologic map and trail guide for Miami University’s natural areas
Navigating Change: A Recap of the 2024 All-Fellows Change Retreat
For three days in January, anyone walking through the Armstrong Student Center would have seen (and heard) 50 Miami faculty enthusiastically engaging with colleagues from many divisions they had ne...
Students taking Startup Weekend idea to international pitch competition
An idea that took second place at last fall's Startup Weekend is a semifinalist in a global competition.
Event Announcement: What the L? The Science of Reading with Michelle Cosmah and Heather Grimes
Join us for the return of "What the L?" – an engaging series of talks that delve into language-related disciplines. In this upcoming session, two esteemed members from the College of Educ...
Nour Sayed’s research aims to advance gene therapy solutions to human eye diseases.
INCubatoredu high school students learning aspects of Altman Institute curriculum
A visit by Cincinnati-area INCubatoredu students highlights a decade-long partnership between the Farmer School of Business and Uncharted Learning.
Thirteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Thirteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Eight undergraduates, one graduate student, and four alumni have been recommended b...
An interview with Muhammad Jahan, newly elected ASME Fellow
The Fellow grade of ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) membership recognizes exceptional engineering achievements and contributions.
New publication on health benefits of short-term e-bicycle riding
Research publication in European Journal of Applied Physiology co-authored by four kinesiology faculty and three kinesiology students. Miami kinesiology faculty members Helaine Alessio, Kevin Balla...
Celebrating EHS Creativity and Innovation Award Honorees
On February 1, 2024, President Greg Crawford presented the Creativity & Innovation Award to individuals who have truly embodied the spirit of creativity and innovation at Miami University. Lea ...
New publication in Communication and Sport journal
Bo Li, an assistant professor in the Sport Leadership and Management Department, and Su Jin, an interdisciplinary doctoral student in the Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a ...
RedHawk Launch Accelerator announces new cohort, new leader
The latest cohort of the RedHawk Launch Accelerator has been announced.
Stats and Stories Podcast: Proctoring Problems with Helaine Alessio
Helaine Alessio, Ph.D., FACSM is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University and is a past President of the MWACSM and a fellow of the American...
Miami’s Center for Teaching Excellence hosts initial visiting teacher-scholar
Two-day event Feb. 7-8 made possible through donor gift
Gallery of Fall 2023 Architecture Studio (virtual tour)
View a virtual tour of the work created in the 2023 Architecture Studio course.
Navigating Passion and Purpose: Runcie C.W. Chidebe
Discover Chidebe's journey with the doctoral program in social gerontology at Miami University
The Ohio Department of Higher Education granted $19,000 to Miami University as part of the Science of Reading Student Teacher Placement grant. This initiative, a collaboration between the Office of...
In a collective effort to study the impacts of voucher and charter school movements, 15 doctoral students from Miami University's educational leadership program have authored a book titled "Vouch f...
New Exhibitions at the Art Museum open Jan 30
We are proud to announce the opening of three new exhibitions at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University. Minohsayaki ‘Painted Robes’: A Peewaalia and Myaamia Story ...
Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Faculty Writing Fellows Cohort
Howe Writing Across the Curriculum (HWAC) is excited to welcome 10 new Miami faculty as Faculty Writing Fellows Program alumni.
Biochemistry senior examines psychedelic compound for potential use in mental health treatments
Grace Kemmerly’s undergraduate research working with psilocybin is helping to develop new drug alternatives and preparing her for post-graduate studies.
Kinesiology professor Kevin Ballard has made a significant contribution to the field with his co-authorship of a textbook chapter titled "Considerations for Exercise in Stressful Environments: Hot,...
From playing card projects to real-world career prep: Welcome to CEC 111
The student experience for every first-year at Miami CEC now includes CEC 111 – a dedicated course designed to develop both community and professional technical skills.
Miami University is proud to announce its successful receipt of a $1.55 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for the establishment of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initi...
An interdisciplinary working group from across Miami University campus, including CEC faculty, collaborated on the NSF grant proposal officially awarded Nov. 30.
Professor Paul Branscum receives public health research grant
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Professor Paul Branscum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AiZtech Labs. The grant aims to facilitate student engagement in testing a revolutionary app designe...
Research, athletics both on display during Cure Bowl
Orlando college football event has generated more than $4.1 million in donations for cancer research since 2015
Rushek and MacDowell Challenge Traditional Canon in ELA Pedagogy
Assistant Professor of English Education, Kelli Rushek and recent Miami alumnus, Ellie MacDowell ('23), have had their manuscript published in the Journal of Language and Literacy Education. The ma...
EHS faculty named among the most influential scientists
Three esteemed faculty members from Miami University's College of Education, Health, and Society have been recognized among the most influential scientists globally. Helaine Alessio (KNH), William ...
Promoting Dignity for Marginalized Communities of Older Adults
At Scripps Gerontology Center, the next generation of gerontologists continues to pave the way for change and passionately works to address the needs of marginalized aging communities. Or...
Miami University, Cincinnati Public Schools partner to address teacher shortage
TEACh Cincinnati expands, offering free education and ensuring teaching positions to address shortages and foster diversity.
Cincinnati Public Schools tackles teacher shortage with innovative program
Cincinnati Public Schools, in collaboration with Miami University, introduces TEACh Cincinnati—recruiting high school students to combat the educator shortage and enhance diversity.
Cincinnati Public Schools-Miami University partnership helps train future teachers
CPS and Miami's TEACh program expands, addressing teacher shortage, fostering diversity, and supporting aspiring educators.
Cincinnati Public Schools, Miami University expanding partnership to address teacher shortage
TEACh Cincinnati expands, offering CPS students scholarships, support, and a path to diverse teaching careers.
TEACh Cincinnati tackles teacher shortage, aiming for diversity with scholarships and support for future educators.
History major Nick Campbell conducted research on the failure of the anti-Bolshevik forces in 1917 to consolidate against revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin.
Professor working to train aspiring teachers amid shortages
Miami University professor tackles teacher shortages, emphasizing training aspiring educators for crucial STEM and special ed.
Many Dayton-area schools struggled to find staff this year: What that means for students
Bus driver and teacher shortages strain schools. Competitive hiring, bonuses, and systemic solutions needed urgently.
Even Schools Flush With Cash Can’t Keep Up With Teacher Shortage
Stimulus funds fail to alleviate the nationwide teacher shortage, impacting class sizes and student success.
Cassie Keiser ‘25 researches the barriers and facilitators of implementation of intervention activities on people living with dementia, as well as on the staff that help them, in nursing homes.
With the input gained from participants, MyPath will be more able to help local wheelchair users find accessible routes to the places they go every day.
Graduate Research Forum 2023: Top presenter awards
Meet the top three winners of the oral and poster presentations from the 15th annual forum
Gerontology with a Global Perspective
Making meaningful impact in gerontology worldwide.
Senior History major conducts an in-depth research project on the origins of the birth control pill
Eavan Guirl ‘24, majoring in History with a thematic sequence in Anthropology, is contextualizing the past and present of contraceptive history in Puerto Rico and the continental U.S.
PK-5 Majors Shine at Ohio TESOL Conference
Congratulations to PK-5 Majors, Guadaluple Garcia-Gonzalez, Sydney Glynn, and Marissa King, who joined Drs. Robin Schell and Matthew Siegel in presenting "Transformative Experiential Learning for E...
Original Lilly Conference returns to Miami for 42nd year
Around 350 attendees will present evidence-based research on effective teaching
Kelli Rushek, Assistant Professor of English Education, has a newly published manuscript with colleagues. This latest publication sheds light on the transformative journey of Nora, an Asian America...
Senior from Luxembourg investigates new approaches on how the West thinks about terrorism
Jacky Linden ‘24, a Diplomacy and Global Politics and History major, encourages experts to put more emphasis on understanding what motivates people to take extreme actions.
In Memoriam: Dr. Alex Thomas Honored as OSPA Renames Prestigious Award
Oxford, OH - The educational psychology community is mourning the loss of Dr. Alex Thomas, who served as a revered faculty member at Miami University for 14 years. Dr. Thomas, the distinguished dep...
Amity Noltemeyer Receives Prestigious Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award
We are pleased to announce that Amity Noltemeyer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of School Psychology, has been awarded the Clyde V. Bartlett Distinguished Service Award. The r...
Lovia Osei Awarded The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Scholarship
We are delighted to announce that Lovia Osei, a second-year graduate student in school psychology, has been named one of the recipients of The Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Ohio School Psychologist Ass...
Dean Smith’s KNH 465/565 class had an incredible Zoom session with Dr. Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR, a chiropractic radiologist. The class donned their Miami gear and snapped a pic with Dr. Tao o...
Diasolve Secures Second Place at TechStars Startup Weekend with Solution for Diabetics
Amanda Simeone, a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship with a nutrition minor at Miami University, was part of the Diasolve team which secured second place at the recent TechStars Startup W...
New HWAC Certificate Series Explores How Faculty Can Support Graduate Writers
This fall semester, Howe Writing Across the Curriculum hosted a new certificate series titled “Supporting Graduate Learning through Writing.” The program, facilitated by Assistant Direc...
Miami CEC faculty present on the impact of AI on cybersecurity at Miami’s AI Symposium
Professors Suman Bhunia, Samer Khamaiseh, DJ Rao, and James Walden presented on topics such as the impact of AI on cybersecurity education, as well as security risks of AI models in software.
Jay Kimiecik presents at the 2023 Buckeye Book Fair
We're pleased to share that Jay Kimiecik, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received a special invitation to participate in the 2023 Buckeye Book Fair,...
Exciting News! Dr. Robin Vealey Featured on The High-Performance Mindset Podcast
We're thrilled to announce that our esteemed faculty member, Dr. Robin Vealey, a renowned 5-time author, professor, mental performance consultant, and accomplished researcher, was the featured gues...
Anthropology senior travels to Ecuador to study the medicinal benefits of native plants
Billy Browning ‘24 analyzed the effects and uses of the Spondias plant as a food source with medicinal properties on both monkeys and humans.
Callie Meyer ‘24, majoring in both Environmental Science and Professional Writing, is making her mark by analyzing the queer-coded villain in media culture today.
In collaboration with Think Tank, faculty asked participants to take on the role of real-life individuals in order to rethink poverty.
During his regular visits to Miami, Roger Howe likes to ask the staff how they are sharing the news about writing “beyond the wall” of academia. On September 21, HCWE Director Elizabeth...
FSB professor creates AI chatbot to assist business analytics students
An artificial intelligence chatbot is helping analytics students find answers more quickly.
GM executives lay out their supply chain roles in Speaker Series talk
A quartet of General Motors executives told Farmer School students about the company's supply chain and where they fit within it.
Zhijiang Ye, Ph.D. selected for the Lam Research 2023 Unlock Ideas Award
This prestigious award includes a $50,000 donation in support of Professor Ye’s research.
Visit the Howe Center for Business Writing's New Location in FSB 2045
With a team of writing consultants specially trained to help writers improve the content, design, and delivery of their writing, the HCBW supports Farmer writers as they develop the skills to commu...
Engineering E. coli to produce an enzyme that breaks down plastics
According to Miami researchers, the enzyme can break down plastic to its original chemical building blocks.
Hui Wang, Ph.D. receives a new NIH grant for potential advancements in ophthalmological imaging
$574,885 in NIH funding will support Professor Wang’s biophotonic imaging research.
Geology student pioneers sustainable approaches to geologic research in Nevada
Landon Stitle ‘23 investigates how mafic magmatic enclaves contribute to a system of granite originating from 100 million years ago.
FSB First-Year Integrated Core nears milestone, looks to future
The 10,000th Farmer School student will pass through the First-Year Integrated Core later this year.
The College of Arts and Science’s natural and biological science programs made a strong impact on guests by offering academic insights, lab tours, and student and faculty interactions.
HCWE Staff Welcome Donors and National Advisory Board for 2023 Meeting
Every fall, the Howe Center for Writing Excellence welcomes donors Roger and Joyce Howe, as well as members of the HCWE’s National Advisory Board (NAB), to Miami’s campus to discuss and...
Combining both her Political Science and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies majors, Venus Harvey analyzed anti-trans legislation through the Narrative Policy Framework.
Senior History major sheds light on technology and its effects on feminism
Lauryn Zilles ‘23 explores the impact of past and present technology within current and second-wave feminist movements.
Gerontology student with global perspectives
The next generation of gerontologists is filled with perspectives from all over the globe.
Miami University Robotics Club receives grant for agricultural robotics project
Miami University CEC’s Robotics and Automation Club recently received a $12,000 grant from the Women’s Giving Circle for their research applying robotics in agriculture.
The Howe Center for Writing Excellence is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Roger & Joyce Howe Award for Excellence in Disciplinary Writing Instruction.
Center for L.I.F.E. takes shape at Farmer School of Business
Thanks to a $3 million gift, the Leading the Integration of Faith & Entrepreneurship program is now a center.
Sharing Howe Innovations Beyond Miami
The innovations happening in the Howe Center are being shared and taken up by others across the U.S. The International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference (IWAC) held at Clemson University in...
