Kelli Rushek, assistant professor, and Katherine Batchelor, professor, in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, along with five adolescent and young adult (AYA) English language arts preservice teachers, have published an article in the Fall 2025 issue of The Ohio Journal of English Language Arts. Their article, “Empowering Authentic, Agentic Adolescent Voices in ELA Practice Through Critical Approaches with Young Adult Literature,” explores how critical engagement with young adult literature can elevate and empower authentic adolescent voices in English language arts classrooms.
Co-authors include Miami students Delaney Barrett '25, Christopher Carter, Lada Gallant, Alyssa Rose, and Grace Williams.
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Chirambo, Chen, and Scribner publish in the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership
Doctoral students Edmund Mtangwanika Chirambo and Jing Chen, along with associate professor Samantha M. Paredes Scribner, all from Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership, recently published their case study, “Opportunity or Outcast? Navigating Risks and Threats of Life as an International Student at U.S. Universities,” in the Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership.
The publication examines the growing risks and stressors faced by international students in U.S. higher education, including visa challenges, cultural adjustment, and social isolation. Through their case narrative and teaching activities, the authors invite readers to consider how institutional leaders can better support and advocate for this student community.
Chirambo, E. M.*, Chen, S. J.*, & Scribner, S. M. P. (2025). Opportunity or Outcast? Navigating Risks and Threats of Life as an International Student at U.S. Universities. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 0(0).
November 04, 2025
Miami trio receives funds for Storefronts Community Arts Collaborative
Jeff Kruth, assistant professor of Architecture and Interior Design, and Ashley Goos, director of Dance, in collaboration with Scott Sander, assistant chair of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, received $5,000 from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation for the Storefronts Community Arts Collaborative.
October 31, 2025
Pedagogical collaborations between SLAM and TCE highlighted at international conference
Visiting Assistant Professor Jordan Goffena from the Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) and Ann MacKenzie, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE), recently presented their interdisciplinary research at the Association of Applied Sport Psychology annual conference in Montréal, Canada.
Their presentation, “Applied Sport Psychology Pedagogy: A Critical Reflection on the Role of Instructional Effectiveness in Psychoeducation,” explored how pedagogical sciences support the teaching and coaching of athletes through both physical and mental skills training.
Sarah Sommer, a SLAM student who completed an Undergraduate Associates role with Dr. Goffena in spring 2024, also contributed to the research.
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October 20, 2025
Kimiecik presents on narrative pedagogy and athlete wellbeing
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, recently gave two conference presentations. With Carlyn Kimiecik, he presented Stories of Narrative Pedagogy: Integrating Theory, Research, and Classroom Experiences at the Lilly Conference on Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning in Traverse City, Michigan. He also co-presented The Role of Injury in Holistic Wellbeing Among College Student-Athletes: Implications for Sport Social Work at the Annual Social Work in Sports Symposium in New Orleans, Louisiana, alongside alumna Becca Kline, now a medical student at the University of Louisville.
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October 13, 2025
James receives funding for Kinship Navigator Program evaluation
Anthony James, professor of Family Science and Social Work, received $4,600 from the Butler County Educational Service Center for the project Evaluation of the Butler County (OH) Kinship Navigator Program. The award is effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
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October 13, 2025
Reeves-Doyle publishes on mental health and institutional support
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, has an article in press with the American Journal of Health Studies titled “Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Institutional Support Among U.S. College Students.” The study explores the relationship between students’ mental health and the support they perceive from their institutions, contributing to broader discussions on health promotion and wellness in higher education.
Reeves-Doyle, B. (in-press). Depression, anxiety, and perceived institutional support among US college students. American Journal of Health Studies.
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October 09, 2025
Kuvalanka and student co-authors publish article in Journal of Family Theory & Review
Kate Kuvalanka, professor of family science and social work, and student co-authors Jason Abram, a current MSW student, and Sophia Goldberg, a current undergraduate, recently published an article in the Journal of Family Theory & Review titled “Viewing the family court experiences of affirming parents and their transgender and gender diverse children through the lens of intersectionality.”
The article uses an intersectionality framework to examine how sexism, racism, classism, and anti-transgender bias intersect in a family court custody case involving a transgender child. The work highlights the systemic challenges faced by affirming parents and their transgender and gender-diverse children, while offering recommendations for addressing inequalities within the family court system.
Kuvalanka, K. A., Fiera, M., Abram, J., & Goldberg, S. (invited/in press). "Viewing the family court experiences of affirming parents and their transgender and gender diverse children through the lens of intersectionality." Journal of Family Theory & Review.
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October 07, 2025
Alessio earns Shetler Diabetes Research Award for study on exercise and prediabetes
Helaine Alessio, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been awarded the Madalene and George Shetler Diabetes Research Award for her proposal, Novel Exercise Intervention to Reduce Risk of Diabetes in Adults with Prediabetes. The $4,000 award will support her research over the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years. Alessio’s project explores innovative exercise-based strategies to reduce diabetes risk among adults with prediabetes.
October 06, 2025
Alvarez co-authors neurodiversity article with grad student Shirley in top counseling journal
Jenna Alvarez, associate clinical professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, recently co-authored a publication in Professional School Counseling, a leading journal in the field. The article, “Neurodiversity and Neuro-Affirming School Counseling: Practical Strategies Across the Three Tiers,” explores strategies that can be applied within school counseling practice.
The publication also includes contributions from Miami third-year school psychology student Sierra Shirley, who co-authored alongside Alvarez and colleagues from other institutions. Their work addresses a timely and important topic in school counseling, highlighting approaches that affirm and support neurodiverse students.
Goodman-Scott, E., Alvarez, J. M., Boulden, R., Daines, E., Perez, B. M., & Shirley, S. (2025). Neurodiversity and Neuro-Affirming School Counseling: Practical Strategies Across the Three Tiers. Professional School Counseling, 29(1).
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October 01, 2025
Smith co-authors study on chiropractic continuing education
Dean Smith, clinical professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “Continuing education for the chiropractic profession: a cross-sectional study analyzing potential barriers to future chiropractic academic and research development” in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. The study found that U.S. chiropractors face limited opportunities to earn continuing education credit for research and teaching compared to other health professions, posing challenges to future academic and research growth in the field.
Schueren, S., Smith, D. L., Malaya, C. A., King, J. A., & Schilaty, N. D. (2025). Continuing education for the chiropractic profession: A cross-sectional study analyzing potential barriers to future chiropractic academic and research development. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 33(1), 34.
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October 01, 2025
Kimiecik publishes in top well-being journal
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “The self at play: Exploring the core developmental origins of positive psychological well-being” in the International Journal of Wellbeing, a highly ranked open-access journal that accepts just 2% of submissions. His collaborators include Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky, and Izzy Storey, Miami ’25 and now an occupational therapy student at Rush University. The article examines how early play and parenting nurture lifelong psychological well-being.
Kimiecik, J. C., Kimiecik, C., & Storey, I. (2025). The self at play: Exploring the core developmental origins of positive psychological well-being. International Journal of Wellbeing, 15(4), 4673, 1-30.
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October 01, 2025
Schultz co-authors new book on student-centered curriculum
Brian D. Schultz, professor and Virginia Todd Memorial Scholar of Curriculum Studies and associate dean in Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society, has co-authored Students as Curriculum with William H. Schubert, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Chicago. The book explores how students can play a central role in shaping curriculum, positioning them as active contributors alongside teachers in creating meaningful educational experiences.
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September 22, 2025
Morris co-edits new book on ethics, animals, and sport
Sam Morris, clinical professor in Sport Leadership and Management, recently co-edited Sport and Species with Gabriela Tymowski-Gionet of the University of New Brunswick. Published by Routledge, the volume is the first comprehensive examination of the ethical questions raised by animal participation in sporting activities. Contributors analyze topics ranging from equestrian sports to hunting through philosophical frameworks such as consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the capabilities approach. The book invites readers to consider issues of animal welfare, agency, and dignity in competitive environments.
Morris, S. P., & Tymowski-Gionet, G. (Eds.). (2026). Sport and Species. Routledge.
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September 08, 2025
Faculty secure $60,000 grant to support teacher education and student wellness
Ganiva Reyes, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE), Racheal Banda Rothrock, assistant professor (TCE), Angela Curl, associate professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work (FSW), Ann MacKenzie, associate professor (TCE) and Celia Banda, licensed social worker and master’s student (FSW), received $60,000 from the Ohio Dean’s Compact for Mental Health/Wellness. Their project, Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Mental Health Teacher Education (ICMHTE), connects Teacher Education and Social Work faculty to better prepare PK-12 educators to respond to mental health issues and support student wellness. The initiative includes a partnership with Creekside Middle School and the surrounding community.
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September 03, 2025
Rushek and Abram publish on educators’ role in addressing human trafficking
Jason Abram, MSW student, and Kelli Rushek, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, published their research in the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education. Their article, “Educators' perceptions of human trafficking and implications for professional development,” examines educators’ knowledge of trafficking and the critical need for more school-based training to help identify and deter trafficking networks.
Abram, J. & Rushek, K.A. (2025). Educators' perceptions of human trafficking and implications for professional development. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education. 20(1). 148-194.
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August 25, 2025
Dillon publishes two manuscripts on school interventions and AI assessment
Cara Dillon, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, had two manuscripts published this summer.
The first, The PAX Good Behavior Game: A Scoping Review of Implementation and Dissemination Strategies and Outcomes to Inform Expansion Efforts in Educational Contexts, appears in School Mental Health. Co-authored with colleagues, the review synthesized findings from 47 sources, identifying common strategies and outcomes for implementing and expanding school-based interventions.
The second, Assessing the interrater reliability of artificial intelligence transcript analysis for use in consultation training, was published in the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. This study compared AI tools with a clinical supervisor in analyzing consultation role-play transcripts and found promising potential for AI to enhance training efficiency.
- Iwai, Y., Campbell, C., Boddapati, S., Rosencrans, M., Dillon, C., Evans, S., Thomas, G., & Owens, J.S., (2025). The PAX Good Behavior Game: A Scoping Review of Implementation and Dissemination Strategies and Outcomes to Inform Expansion Efforts in Educational Contexts. School Mental Health.
- Dillon, C., Evans, S., Owens, J.S. (2025). Assessing the interrater reliability of artificial intelligence transcript analysis for use in consultation training. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 1–16.
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August 20, 2025
Sarah Woodruff receives funding from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Sarah Woodruff, director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $33,121 from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, pass-through funds from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for the project entitled "Evaluation of Expanding and Sustaining PAX in Ohio Schools," of which $25,486 is designated to the Discovery Center.
August 01, 2025
Yue Li receives funding from Youngstown State University
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $41,944 from Youngstown State University, with pass-through from the National Science Foundation, for the project entitled "Evaluation of CS for All: RPP Involve Students with ASD in Computing."
August 01, 2025
Gregory contributes to four new publications on public health, education, and health disparities
Kayleigh Gregory, assistant professor in the Department of Family Science and Social Work, is co-author of four recent publications spanning topics in public health, healthcare equity, and social work education.
Merianos, A. L., Hill, M. J., Gregory, K. A., Toraman Turk, S., Smith, M. L., & Mahabee-Gittens, E. M. (in press). Adverse childhood experiences and tobacco smoke exposure among U.S. school-aged children. Child Protection and Practice.
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/p...
Gregory, K. A., Hill, J. M., Dzimbiri, M., & Merianos, A. L., (2025). Exploring the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on the Most Significant Health Disparities Observed in Perinatal Settings: A Qualitative Study. Midwifery. (Impact Factor: 2.86; H-index: 86; Quartile: Q1).
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/p...
Doherty, E. A., Gregory, K. A., Lu, Y., Dobbs, P. D., (2025). E-cigarette flavor and device preferences among pregnant women who smoke: A Latent Class Analysis. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 11, 32. doi.org/10.18332/tpc/204745
Link: doi.org/10.18332/tpc/204745
Gregory, K. A., Kimiecik, C., Dzimbiri, M., Stefanik, K., & Roberts, A. (In Press). Peer Mentorship in Social Work Higher Education: Experiences of Undergraduate and Graduate Students. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching.
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July 15, 2025
Reeves-Doyle co-authors study on well-being and success of international women of color in college
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, is a co-author of an upcoming publication in The Journal of American College Health. The article, Determinants of physical health, mental health, and academic success of international women of color in college, examines the factors that influence student well-being and academic outcomes in this underrepresented group.
Sanyaolu, O., Nabors, L., King, K., Reeves-Doyle, B., & Adabla, S. (in press). "Determinants of physical health, mental health, and academic success of international women of color in college". The Journal of American College Health.
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July 02, 2025
Beissel co-edits book on 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Adam Beissel, associate professor in the Department of Sport Leadership and Management, has co-edited a new book, Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge), releasing July 1. The collection features 20 chapters by 43 authors from 11 countries and six continents, offering international insights into the major themes surrounding the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand. This is the second book on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup from the editorial team of Beissel, Julie Brice, Andy Grainger, and Verity Postlethwaite.
June 26, 2025
Wasburn-Moses publishes new text on special education practice
Leah Wasburn-Moses, professor of Educational Psychology, has published a new book, Special Education in Practice: A Concise Introduction (Routledge). The six-chapter text introduces foundational topics in special education and focuses on evidence-based teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, and supports for at-risk students. The final chapter aligns with the 22 High Leverage Practices recognized in the field, making it a practical resource for teacher candidates in practice-based preparation programs.
June 26, 2025
Batchelor and Rushek awarded CTE Ignite grant for AI project
Katherine Batchelor, Ph.D, professor, and Kelli Rushek, Ph.D, assistant professor, in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, received the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Ignite grant for their proposal, Preservice teachers build immersive worlds using AI-generated tools for the high school English curriculum. The project is scheduled for implementation in Fall 2025.
June 26, 2025
Miami students contribute to research on math interventions with faculty support
Students Julianne Locke and Alyssa Fesenmyer from the school psychology program contributed to a publication on fraction learning interventions for sixth graders with math difficulties. They completed the intervention and helped write portions of the article during a demanding period of their program and internship. The research was co-authored with Sarah Watt, associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology. The article appears in Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.
Watt, S. J., Locke, J., & Fesenmyer, A. (2025). Developing understanding of fraction magnitude among sixth graders with math difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.
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June 10, 2025
Lydia Ballenger named Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Congratulations to Lydia Ballenger, Director of the Dietetic Internship in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, on being designated a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). FAND status is awarded to Academy members who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and meaningful contributions to both the profession and their communities.
June 02, 2025
Sabnis and McAllister co-author article in NASP's Communiqué
EDP Associate Professor Sujay Sabnis and second-year school psychology graduate student PJ McAllister were co-authors on an article published in Communiqué, the official magazine of the National Association of School Psychologists.
The article, titled “Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Students and Staff,” explores key terminology, provides historical context, outlines current policy, and offers practical strategies for supporting trans and nonbinary individuals in school settings.
Sabnis, S., Coco, M., & McAllister, P. J. (2025). Supporting trans and nonbinary students and staff. Communiqué, 53(6). National Association of School Psychologists.
May 19, 2025
Schultz receives funds for TEACh Cincinnati
Brian Schultz, associate dean for external relations and partnerships in the College of Education, Health, and Society, received $32,000 from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation for the project entitled "TEACh Cincinnati Summer Funding."
May 13, 2025
Li receives funds from Lifetown Columbus
Yue Li, associate director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Development, received $48,697 from Lifetown Columbus for the project entitled "Evaluation of Stop to Live."
May 13, 2025
Dillon receives national research award to explore AI use in schools
Cara Dillon, assistant professor of school psychology in Miami’s Department of Educational Psychology, has received a $13,217 Early Career Research Award from the Society for the Study of School Psychology. Her project, “Piloting Artificial Intelligence as an Intervention Fidelity Measurement Tool,” will explore how school psychologists and administrators perceive and use AI to collect intervention fidelity data in schools.
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May 08, 2025
Smith co-authors study on effects of simulated hyper-gravity on walking biomechanics
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new publication in Biomechanics titled “Effects of Simulated Hyper-Gravity on Lower Limb Kinematics and Electromyography During Walking.” The study used a novel harness system to simulate increased gravitational load without added external mass, isolating the effects on gait kinematics and electromyography across varying load levels.
Malaya, Christopher A., Pranav J. Parikh, Dean L. Smith, and Charles S. Layne. 2025. "Effects of Simulated Hyper-Gravity on Lower Limb Kinematics and Electromyography During Walking" Biomechanics 5, no. 2: 31.
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May 05, 2025
Misco and Gross publish on teaching birthright citizenship
Tom Misco, professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, and graduate student Erik Gross co-authored an article in Social Studies Research and Practice. Their piece, “Teaching about birthright citizenship and ex/inclusion within the United States,” explores how social studies educators can use the topic of birthright citizenship to frame enduring questions of civic identity and inclusion in the U.S. curriculum. The article includes instructional strategies for engaging students in historical and contemporary debates.
Gross, E. & Misco, T. (2025). Teaching about birthright citizenship and ex/inclusion within the United States. Social Studies Research and Practice.
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May 05, 2025
Misco co-authors article on ToponomiCrit theory for renaming places
Tom Misco, professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, co-authored a new article in Theory & Research in Social Education with Nathaniel Bryan and Dustin Hornbeck. The article, “ToponomiCrit: A theory for decolonization and dewhitesupremacization,” introduces a framework that draws on Critical Race Theory and spatial analysis to challenge place names rooted in White supremacy. The authors offer a decision-making heuristic to guide renaming efforts in education and civic spaces.
Misco, T., Bryan, N., & Hornbeck, D. (2025). ToponomiCrit: A theory for decolonization and dewhitesupremacization. Theory & Research in Social Education, 1–19.
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May 05, 2025
Miami faculty awarded NIH grant to study cardiovascular recovery after inactivity
Kevin Ballard, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, will lead a new $422,894 research grant funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Faculty colleagues Kyle Timmerman, associate professor and interim department chair, and Paul Reidy, assistant professor, will join Ballard on the project, which examines how cardiorespiratory fitness and adiposity affect recovery of glucose and vascular function following periods of physical inactivity. Reidy played a key role in shaping the proposal.
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April 30, 2025
Kimieciks present at national play conference
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, and Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor of Family Science and Social Work, presented at the 2025 National Conference on the Value of Play in Bloomington, Indiana. Their session, Up the river with a playful paddle: Creating psychological freedom and wellbeing across the lifespan, explored the power of play to support wellness at every stage of life. They were joined by undergraduate students Izzy Storey (KNH) and Katie Dunn (FSW).
April 21, 2025
Dean Smith co-authors chiropractic care study
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new article in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic titled “Chiropractic Care and Self-Reported Changes in Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medication Use: A Cross-Sectional Survey.” The study examines how chiropractic care may influence patients’ use of pain and musculoskeletal medications.
Smith DL, Spaulding B, Ensminger P, McMichael A, Malaya CA, Smith JP. Chiropractic Care and Self-Reported Changes in Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medication Use: A Cross-Sectional Survey. J Contemporary Chiropractic 2025; 8(1):279-289.
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January 01, 2025
Reidy project receives funding
Paul Reidy, assistant professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received $410,071 from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for the project "Influence of early life physical inactivity during a key period of postnatal development on adult muscle quality—from matrix to mortality."
December 03, 2024
Sherrill Sellers, associate dean, Amity Noltemeyer, dean, and Brian Schultz, associate dean, of the College of Education, Health and Society, received $163,675 from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for the project entitled "Empower VetEd: Supporting Military in Miami University Educator Prep Programs."
December 03, 2024
Racheal Banda, assistant professor; Ganiva Reyes, associate professor; and Kathy Batchelor, Miami University John Heckert Professor of the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry recently published an article in the Teacher Educator Journal. The article, “A path forward: A critical race mixed methods study of social justice teacher education,” measures the impact of justice-oriented curriculum on pre-service teachers’ social justice dispositions and commitments to action in their future classrooms.
November 22, 2024
Ganiva Reyes, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, was elected to serve as chair of the Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG of the American Educational Research Association for a two-year term. Reyes also was selected to serve as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Educational Studies journal of the American Educational Studies Association, also a two-year appointment.
November 22, 2024
TEACh Cincinnati receives support
Brian Schultz, associate dean for external relations and partnerships, and Amity Noltemeyer, interim dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society, received $415,000 from the U.S. Department of Education, of which $346,195 is for the project entitled "TEACh Cincinnati: Cincinnati-Based Support." The remaining awarded amount of $68,805 is designated for the evaluation portion of the project.
November 12, 2024
Gregory presents research at conference in D.C.
Kayleigh Gregory, assistant professor of Family Science and Social Work, recently presented her research on quality maternal health care at the Postpartum Support International Conference held in Washington, D.C.
September 24, 2024
Abby Helsinger, senior research associate for the Discovery Center, recently co-authored a study exploring the relationship between digital problem-solving skills and external political efficacy in U.S. adults.
September 24, 2024
Kimiecik earns Cortland alumni honor
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, was the recipient of SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award, sponsored by the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association. Those selected are the result of a nomination and competitive selection process. The Distinguished Educator Award recognizes Cortland alumni for "rendering outstanding services to the educational field” and “for their success as teachers and mentors.”
August 28, 2024
Thomas Poetter, professor of Educational Leadership, is author of “Curriculum Fragments: A Currere Journey through Life Processes” published in July by Routledge. The book “is a proposal for practicing curriculum inquiry through and participating in life processes,” according to a reviewer.
August 28, 2024
