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07/16/2020
Myaamia culture and imagery to be part of the K-12 "Ohio as America" curriculum
The Myaamia Center, some Miami University art education students and the Talawanda School District have collaborated the past three years on curriculum to help fourth graders learn about Myaamia culture and imagery. Starting this fall, the two Myaamia culture and imagery lessons will become part of the K-12 Ohio as America curriculum.
07/14/2020
Dr. Leah Wasburn-Moses Featured on The Academic Minute
How do you help students without the resources to do so? Dr. Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of educational psychology at Miami University, shares research on her Campus Mentors model.
07/14/2020
Professors Roley and Johnson Share NEA and NEH Fellowship Plans
Two English professors received prestigious national fellowships this year. Creative writing professor Brian Roley, received a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship and literature professor Katie Johnson was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Fellowship.
07/13/2020
Two professors receive 2020 Outstanding Faculty Research Award
Dr. Jason Berberich, Associate Professor in the CPB department, and Dr. Andrew Sommers, Associate Professor in the MME department, are the joint recipients of the award. The two have established collaborations with researchers both within and outside of Miami University.
07/10/2020
Psychology department chair discusses the connection between pets and wellness on latest Stats and Stories podcast
Miami's long-running Stats and Stories podcast, now in its 8th year, recently interviewed University Distinguished Professor and chair of psychology Allen McConnell about his research on the well-being benefits of socially constructed relationships with family and pets.
07/08/2020
Incoming Dean receives Inclusive Culture and Equity Award
The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has awarded Miami's incoming CEC dean, Dr. Beena Sukumaran, with this year's WEPAN Inclusive Culture and Equity Award.
07/07/2020
Dr. Jessica Sparks awarded Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Sparks teaches courses in mechanics as well as the introductory level chemical/bioengineering course. In the classroom, she exemplifies excellence through her creativity, passion, knowledge, and concern for students.
07/06/2020
Anthony James Wins the National Council on Family Relations 2020 Social Justice Award
His commitment to social justice is evident in his research, teaching, and service.
07/05/2020
New Social Justice Studies study away program delivers service and experiential learning for students
Department of Sociology and Gerontology chair Stephen Lippmann and visiting instructor of sociology, social justice studies, and journalism Mark Curnutte have created a service-based experiential learning program designed to give students an in-depth experience to build on the course content they learn during class.