Five labs with one goal: saving sight
Miami researchers are working to understand, prevent, and repair vision loss
CEC News
Making 3D-printed carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite parts ready for the real world
Miami mechanical engineer Muhammad Jahan is exploring more sustainable ways to finish 3D-printed carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites for use in aerospace, automotive, and other high-performa...
Making AI trustworthy in high risk industries
Miami computer scientist Honggang Yu part of NSF-funded research team to improve the security and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence used in nuclear reactor operations
Miami University engineering and computer science programs climb in U.S. News rankings
College of Engineering and Computing programs rise in national rankings as Miami earns top Ohio ranking for earnings by major.
Miami assistant professor is 30 Under 30 selection by Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Clayton Cooper also earned NSF grant in November
Miami University’s high performance computing team helps faculty scale up to powerful resources
As part of the Campus Champions program, Miami helps researchers leverage Ohio Supercomputer Center services
Miami University announces the RedHawk50 class of 2026
Celebrating Miami's top 50 alumni-led companies of 2026, showcasing high-growth business leaders across industries.
Meet Jungle Jim’s inaugural intern Shreya Gohee
Engineering Management senior creates opportunity to help map store layouts with AutoCAD
Computer science labs prepare students for future careers
McVey Data Science building’s computer science labs equip students with advanced software and technical and soft skills
Alumni trace startup success back to Farmer School days
From a first-year geology lab to launching real estate platform Riva, Matt Green and Zach Wolf share how their Miami education shaped their journey
Smart Manufacturing Engineering major Chris Tsai said "Miami's helped me prepare for the future in a lot of ways"
14 new things Miami University students will see in the 2026-2027 academic year
Renovated spaces, new intramural fields, GoBus, and more
Undergraduate Summer Scholar plans to make a difference through healthcare imagery research
‘I think I can save and help many lives, and I find great fulfillment in that’
Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
22 exceptional students hail from hometowns in 12 states and two countries
Researchers from across campuses work together to explore shock-resistant mineral materials
Miami University teacher-scholars Morgan Gray and Jack Gugino (Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science), Mithun Bhowmick (Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences), Catherine ...
‘Figuring things out’: Miamians excel with recent research publication
Andrew Jones, associate professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, worked with several students on project featured in Metabolic Engineering
Preparing students for an AI-shaped future
In a KEEN workshop last month, educators explored the habits of mind students will need most as technology advances
CEC dean selected for Ohio AI25 list
Miami’s Beena Sukumaran helped launch degrees in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Miami students study artificial intelligence in Southern Italy
Students gained a global perspective on artificial intelligence through classroom projects, cultural experiences, and international collaboration.
The Western Geothermal Plant serves to cool the new servers and containment area, and reuse the excess heat
Accolades and Achievements
CEC helps K-12 students see themselves in engineering and computing
Gold Purposeful Partner Award recognizes the college’s growing network of hands-on STEM experiences across the region
Miami University launches new Construction Management minor, course offering, and scholarship
Miami’s new Construction Management minor prepares students across disciplines for careers in construction
Accolades and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in May
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
CEC alumna speaks on the advantages of a career in consulting
Brooke Bollinger ’23, a Biomedical Engineering major, is now a strategy consultant at Deloitte
Student teaching assistants awarded for contributions to CEC 111 and 112
Hafsa El Harchi and Grace Holmes were awarded TAs of the Year
Charlize Hadix '26 has earned an associate's degree in Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering while maintaining an intentional creative practice.
Three Miami seniors receive Astronaut Scholarships for 2026
Sara McGinnis, Siena Madsen, and Caden McCollum earn prestigious, merit-based award from Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Associated Student Government announces 2026 Outstanding Professor Award, top 15 nominees
Stephanie Danker, associate professor of Art Education, received the 2026 award
Forming the next era of thoughtful leaders
Excelling in academics, research, and music as undergraduate students
Grace Koo and Jack Nomina shined in multiple areas at Miami University
Students gain hands-on experience in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering labs
Advanced equipment in the labs prepare students for their future careers
Computer Science Ph.D. student’s research focuses on agency artificial intelligence
‘All of this experience helped me a lot to grow as a leader’
CEC Summer Scholars programs provide opportunities for high school students
Application deadline for this year's AI and Cybersecurity sessions extended to May 18
Zhang receives Best Dataset Paper Award for analysis of hurricane-related social media
Yang Zhang, assistant professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has written a recent paper, “MASH: A Multiplatform and Multimodal Annotated Dataset for Societal Impact of Hu...
Jones named Higher Ed Hero by Insight Into Academia
Associate professor praised for his work as a mentor to Miami students
Coffin spotlighted by Insight Into Academia
CEC professor a Higher Ed Hero, also earned Nicholson Medal from TAPPI earlier this year
23 TCPL faculty promoted to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers
They join 32 tenure-track faculty and three librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
How Artificial Intelligence and higher education join forces
CEC dean receives civil engineering honor from alma mater
Miami’s Beena Sukumaran one of seven selected for alumni achievement award from Purdue University
Peter Jamieson: Electrical engineering professor and hockey referee
Miami University faculty speaks about his time teaching, researching, and acting as a hockey referee — and provides a puzzle for readers to solve
Miami University alumni working for NASA excited about Artemis II lunar mission
One Miamian is involved in the mission, another is researching a new class of solar cells that can be manufactured in space and on the moon
CEC faculty member earns TAPPI’s highest honor
Douglas Coffin named 2026 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award honoree
Engineering your own confidence
Almost everyone feels like they don’t belong at first
Miami University Mechanical Engineering alumnus launches ceramics company
Chris Pratt ’13 founded Pratt Ceramics
Miamians honored during annual awards ceremony
Recipients recognized for research, work with students, and service to the community
Purifying submarine air with light, chemistry, and student innovation
Professor Catherine Almquist and her RedHawk researchers aim to efficiently protect submarine personnel from gaseous containments through photocatalysis
Free tool being developed by Miami researchers aims to expand treatment for bone damage
Free tool to design artificial bone structures could expand treatment options
Leadership in Technology Speaker Series returns with notable alumni speakers
College of Engineering and Computing alumni Dinesh Paliwal and Brett Cope were the featured guests of this year's event
Eleven Years in the Making: Weihao Chen becomes Miami’s first Engineering doctoral graduate
Chen crossed the finish line in December 2025, becoming the first graduate of the new Engineering doctorate program
Chemical and Paper Engineering student reflects on her experience at Miami University
Grace Amell ’26 comments on community and her academic and career resources
AI Won’t Take the Computing Jobs of the Future: It’s Building Them
Miami University Computer Science and Software Engineering faculty weigh in on why “there has never been a more exciting time to enter this field”
Miami students say their degrees proved to be both highly valuable and very affordable
Skills bring success, and low-cost tuition offers peace of mind
Your head movement could secure your VR headset, Miami researcher says
Miami computer engineer’s research redefines how we think about identity and security in immersive environments
Promotion and tenure granted to 35
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting
National Academy of Inventors names two Miami faculty members among 2026 class of Senior Members
Dave Hartup, Mohammad Mayyas among emerging academic inventors recognized
Creative Career Day connects students with creative professionals
Representatives from 16 different organization are scheduled to attend
Matteo Drobac ’28: Electrical engineering student and DI hockey goaltender
International student from Ontario reflects on his journey as a student athlete
Riding the wave of disruptive technology
Adapting higher education to the age of AI
Cybersecurity student gets professional experience at Miami University SOC
Cameron Paul ’26 is a senior Cybersecurity major who works as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in Hoyt Hall.
Miami employees recognized for 15, 25, 30 years of service
'They provide a stability and unity to Miami that makes it a special place to all of us,' Miami University President Gregory Crawford said
Presenting the RedHawk50 class of 2025!
The award honors the fastest-growing private companies founded or led by Miami University alumni
Five students, alumni named Fulbright Semifinalists
Five Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Two undergraduates, one graduate student, and two alumni have been recommended by the U...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Center for Cybersecurity leadership helps Scouts earn Cybersecurity Merit Badge
Hundreds of scouts from multiple states attended a Center for Cybersecurity sponsored event to earn their Cybersecurity Merit Badge
Mike Lopane named incoming Executive Director of the Paper Science and Engineering Foundation
Following the retirement of Gary Rudemiller, CEC alumnus Mike Lopane '93 will take on the leadership role starting January 1
Miami University wins 2025 Premier Student Chapter Award from Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) USA has named the Miami University student chapter of Engineers Without Borders the Premier Student Chapter for 2025. According to EWB USA, this student organization...
New Computer Science faculty member earns competitive research grant
The National Science Foundation grant totals over a quarter million and will aid in Yang Zhang’ s research on scientific data compressors and AI artifacts
Humanitarian engineering students study abroad with sustainability organizations
Students with a minor in Humanitarian Engineering and Computing travel to Guatemala to engage with ongoing sustainability and resource projects
Beyond High Street: Matt Davis
1999 Miami University alum Matt Davis sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about his experiences at Miami, his move from manufacturing engineering to supply chain consulting, and...
The promise of autonomous, real-time factory virtualization brings national funding to Miami
Clayton Cooper, Ph.D. receives an NSF grant to advance manufacturing operations through digital twinning
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest winners selected
More than 250 entries were submitted; winning photos spotlighted natural beauty on campus
Techsplaining 101: Quantum computing and what it means at Miami
Let's learn a little more about quantum computing for this edition of our long-running technology explainer series.
Vendome earns second Most Influential Paper designation
Christopher Vendome, Ph.D., associate professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, has received another Most Influential Paper (MIP) award. This paper, titled “Deep Learning Co...
High-performance computing is getting an update at Miami, and it's looking cooler every day.
Become someone you never thought you'd be
Hear how finding confidence in college, building community, and becoming a campus leader can change everything
Miami student wins award for virtual reality haptics research
Jack Nomina’s haptic technology research could expand VR applications for professional training
Andrew Sommers, professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, received $100,000 from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers for a project entitled &a...
Integrating advanced writing skills into Miami’s engineering curriculum
Faculty from two different College of Engineering and Computing departments have taken steps to incorporate Advanced Writing into existing curriculum. Formal submissions from Justin Saul, Ph.D., Ca...
Andrew Paluch co-publishes research article in ChemistryOpen
Andrew Paluch, associate professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, has co-published an article in ChemistryOpen. The article, “Computational Evaluation of Statin ...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in October
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Qihou Zhou recently received more than $707,000 from the NSF to revitalize the Arecibo radar data; will help to enable future discoveries, resolve old mysteries
Cleveland Clinic internships provide valuable experience for two Miami University students
Experience included work on quantum computer, multiple sclerosis research
Submit your photo for the ‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest by Oct. 25
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of the special Miami-themed prize packages: Submit your photo by 11:59 p.m. Saturday
CEC graduate students to present award-winning research at upcoming IEEE conferences
Miami University College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) graduate students Fatama Tuz (Asha) Zahura and Farzana Alam will present their research at major IEEE conferences this fall. Zahura will ...
‘Falling for Miami’ photo contest continues through Oct. 25
Photo contest is open to the entire Miami community; winner receives $450 Miami-themed prize package
New degree in Artificial Intelligence will prepare Miami students for growing field
Bachelor of Science was approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in September
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Assistant professor Yang Zhang of Computer Science and Software Engineering co-authored a book published over the summer called “Social Intelligence: The New Frontier of Integrating Human...
Accolades and Achievements
Miami University’s Honors College teams up with Project Dragonfly for first time
Zeb Baker, inaugural dean for the Honors College, calls it 'a partnership that we intend to grow and build for years to come’
Showcase your ‘Falling for Miami’ moments in fall photo contest
Photo contest — open to the entire Miami community — kicks off during Miami’s Homecoming Weekend and runs through Oct. 25
University appears in several categories, including top 10 public school in 5 national lists; Middletown, Hamilton among top Midwest public regional colleges
Miami students get inside look at Stryker mobile lab
The 60-foot-long trailer was stationed outside Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness Facility
CEC connects with K-12 students in summer outreach
From summer camps to field trips, CEC students and staff got involved in inspiring young learners with STEM fields
Mechanical engineering alumna earns PG top performance award
Laura Wasson ’12 was recognized for her work in robotics technology by the Cincinnati-based company
Miami Ph.D. student, associate professor published in chemistry journal
Miami University’s Zachary Mentzer, Ph.D. student in Engineering, and Mehdi Zanjani, associate professor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, were recently published in the Journa...
Miami launches new Ph.D. in Computer Science degree
Ohio Department of Higher Education recently approved program
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in August
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
After summer travels with CEC students, Amy Yousefi returns to campus as interim chair
Amy Yousefi, Ph.D. is a Professor and Interim Chair of Miami University’s Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering (CPB)
CEC, FSB students team up to develop wearable navigation device for people with visual impairment
Leveraging advanced computer vision and environmental sensing, SafeStep aims to enhance personal mobility and independence
Students win $25,000 to advance affordable, user-informed wheelchair design
This year’s MUCAT award winners are redefining mobility with a motorized wheelchair designed for affordability, comfort, and real-world usability
Jessica Sparks, Ph.D. named Associate Dean for Personnel and Curriculum
Her appointment began August 18 following a year as department chair
10 new things Miami University students will see in the 2025-2026 academic year
New dining concepts, a Rec Center satellite, 100 textbooks on reserve, and more
Miami enters licensing agreement with EYWA Biotech
Startup company will utilize technology developed in lab of Andrew Jones, associate professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering
Miami welcomes incoming class of Presidential Fellows
30 exceptional students hail from hometowns in 12 states and three countries
What I wish I knew: Advice for my first-year self
College students share the honest advice, unexpected lessons, and opportunities for personal growth they wish they’d known from day one
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in July
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Student team awarded $10,000 for Rwanda water system rehabilitation project
The Engineering Education Award is courtesy of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Student team develops affordable prosthetic hand addressing Ukraine's post-invasion shortage
Leading with Quantum Technology
Miami University is advancing education in this transformative field
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in June
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Miami to offer new Engineering doctorate beginning this fall
Ohio Department of Higher Education approved the program this month
Six Miamians receive Fulbright grants
Another Miami student selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
Miami unveils smart manufacturing lab
The SMART-FIT Lab will train students in smart manufacturing skills and machine optimization
Miami student taking quantum computing by storm, helping university to lead in cutting-edge field
Cybersecurity networking event brings career insights to classroom
At a recent "speed networking" event, students and practitioners discussed career paths in cybersecurity and what employers are looking for in a candidate.
After graduating from CEC with a degree in Software Engineering, Alexa Williams '20 is now Manager of Data Insights at The New York Times.
Watch the video of a recent panel discussion about the innovative partnership and what it means for Miami students
CEC students get a behind-the-scenes look at Stryker
Through an industry visit in Michigan, biomedical engineering students connected with Miami alumni at Stryker and explored careers in medical innovation
Feng, Ma receive funds for project
Xianglong Feng, assistant professor, and Liran Ma, chair and professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, received $10,000 from Backstory Preaching for a project entitled "BsP P...
Almquist receives funds from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
Catherine Almquist, professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, received $105,079 from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for a project entitled "Development of Photoc...
Miamians awarded funds from Ohio Department of Higher Education
Chun Liang, professor of Biology, Jessica Sparks, chair and professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, Jennifer Blue, associate dean of the College of Arts and Scie...
Announcing the Winners of the Spring 2025 HWC Writing Contest
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Howe Writing Center Writing Contest! This semester’s contest invited Miami writers to produce a poem that explores both the exterior...
CEC students support HYPE initiative to expand tech access
On Saturday, their latest batch of refurbished computers will go to graduating seniors at Cincinnati Public Schools.
AIChE Chem-E Car competition highlights student innovation
The Miami University chapter of AIChE placed 7th at the Chem-E Regional Competition.
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in April
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miamians published in Metabolic Engineering
Madeleine Keller ’23 and Madeline McKinney ’23 were the lead authors on the recent article “Psilocybin biosynthesis enhancement through gene source optimization...
COhatch’s well-engineered success
Matthew Davis ’99 is leading his community-driven workspace and event company to success his own way
Coates, Pradanos-Garcia, and Wang receive University Faculty Scholar Awards
The Faculty Scholars were honored in recognition of sustained excellence in research
22 TCPL faculty promoted to teaching, clinical professors, and associate lecturers
They join 40 tenure-track faculty and six librarians whose promotion and/or tenure were approved earlier this spring
John Femiani and two graduate students collaborate on project funded through Small Business Innovation Research program
Knox Award recipient lauded for passion for teaching
Hakam Alomari ‘cares deeply about both his subject matter and the students he teaches’
Paluch publishes work in Journal of Molecular Liquids
Andrew Paluch, associate professor in the Department of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering, has just published in the Journal of Molecular Liquids: “Exploring the physic...
Lynn Good '81, CEO of Duke Energy, and Rob Davis '89, CEO of Merck, speak to students at CEC event
Their student-focused live conversation was moderated by Beena Sukumaran, Dinesh and ILA Paliwal Dean of Miami University's College of Engineering and Computing (CEC).
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Miami’s new Quantum Computing degree approved by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Innovative major set to launch in August
RedHawk50 class of 2024 introduced, celebrated at Cincinnati's Music Hall
The top 50 private companies founded or led by Miamians were announced Friday.
Making AI understandable and accessible for students
Liran Ma is building hands-on learning modules to expand students’ comfort level with using AI
Rick McVey '81 talks fintech, risk, data science, and golf in Executive Speaker Series
Farmer School alum's company was on leading edge of fintech before fintech had a name
Promotion and tenure granted to 46
Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 39 faculty members and six librarians at its Feb. 28 meeting . An additional faculty member was conferred tenure a...
Miami University shines at TechOlympics 2025: AI security, DevOps, and industry connections
Miami University made a powerful impact at TechOlympics 2025, showcasing its leadership in AI security, DevOps, and technology education through faculty-led sessions and student-driven innovation
Building future engineers: The impact of MARI
12 students participated in the J-term Maintenance and Reliability Internship (MARI) workshop, where they gained hands-on experience and learned from guest speakers as they prepared for their summe...
Authors, Accolades, and Achievements
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
The SASI advantage: Preparing CEC students for success
Mechanical Engineering graduate Abed Cabrera Cordero ’24 shares his experience with the Systems Automation Springboard to Internships (SASI) winter workshop.
Miami University’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners
Ten finalists competed in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Feb. 24
Bhunia coauthors paper in IET Information Security
Assistant professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering Suman Bhunia, along with coauthors Matthew Blackert, Andrew DePero, Henry Deal, and Amar Nath Patra, has ...
How Mason Williams ’23 is redefining automation — one startup at a time
After graduating from Miami University with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Entrepreneurship, he's now the founder of Fathom AI
Miami University’s second AI Symposium March 10-11
Lilly Leadership Institute and the College of Education, Health, and Society will host additional AI-themed conferences in April
CEC faculty members to present at conference
College of Engineering and Computing faculty members Suman Bhunia, Garrett Goodman, and Peter Jamieson's work on Large Language Model (LLM) based Generative AI tools for Computer Science education ...
Bridging education and industry: a Q-and-A with Director of Industry Relations Jenni Szolwinski
In her new role at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), Szolwinski brings fresh ideas to cultivate relationships with industry partners
FIRSTⓇ Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament returns to Miami University Feb. 15
2025 marks the third year Miami University’s College of Engineering and Computing has hosted the regional tournament
Student builds AI image recognition model for final project
Siddhant Karki applied what he was learning in class and followed the blueprint of an academic paper to create and train a vision transformer
Yue co-authored paper on semiconductor research published in Advanced Science
Yanan Yue, associate professor of the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, is co-author of a paper in Advanced Science (IF: 14.3) in January 2025. The paper entitled &am...
‘Significant milestone’ as Powell Industries leadership retreat comes to CEC
Led by CEO Brett Cope ’90, the retreat can serve as a 'model for future engagement with other corporate leadership teams'
Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in January
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
Meet Allison Sommers: Bringing ‘the best of Miami’ through STEM outreach
CEC's new K-12 assistant director wants to show young learners the pathways to STEM careers – a road that runs through Miami University
Fourteen Miami students, alumni named Fulbright semifinalists
Fourteen Miami students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Nine undergraduates, three graduate students, and two alumni have been recommended ...
Eight Miami students named Gilman Scholars
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships help fund study abroad experiences.
CEC student Anderson Grooms M.S. '25 recognized as one of Aviation Week's "20 Twenties"
His graduate thesis research on combined radar and communication signals helped earn him a spot on the prestigious list.