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Miami Media Highlights May 16 to May 22

Miami Media Highlights May 16 to May 22

Spectrum News, May 23: Miami University Regionals campuses offer hands on experiences

This article reports on Miami University Regionals offering hands-on experiences through internships. 


Philadelphia Inquirer, May 22: Philadelphia history museum died a slow death from a thousand cuts

This article on the closure and ownership transfer of the former Atwater Kent Museum collection to Drexel quotes Steven Conn, W.E. Smith Professor of History. 


Link NKY, May 20: An often invisible driver of NKY’s economy

This article reports on Miami being ranked No. 2 in the nation among colleges for coding assessments and also among local colleges for adding IT talent to the region. 


Daily Magazine, May 20: Dazzling but empty stadiums a symbol of China’s fading football dream

This article reports on China pulling out of hosting the Asian Cup due to COVID policy. Bo Li, assistant professor of Sport Leadership and Management, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


Sidney Daily News, May 19: Perseverance leads to degree

This article reports on a 67-year old Miami graduate 48 years in the making. Rob Speckert, professor emeritus of Engineering Technology, is quoted. 


High Country News, May 18: Snail scars provide insight into crab population changes

This article reports on a research study conducted on snails’ shell scarring and the insight it gives into the crab population. Carrie Tyler, associate professor of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


Goodwill, May 18: 2022 ShareFest donation drive encourages responsible recycling

This article reports on the collaboration between Miami University, Goodwill and the city of Oxford to encourage responsible recycling. 


eCampus News, May 18: 5 things you should know about collegiate esports

This article reports on Miami University being among the first top-ranked institutions in the U.S. to launch a varsity esports program. 


Diverse Education, May 17: One model of tribal and university relations

This article reports on Miami University serving as a model for Native American enrollment and graduation rates. Kara Strass, director of Miami Tribe Relations and Haley Shea, assistant professor of Educational Psychology and a Myaamia research associate, are quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


World News Era, May 17: Drones could spot crime scenes from afar

This article reports on the use of drones to investigate crime scenes. Mark Krekeler, associate professor of Mathematical and Physical Science, is quoted. 


NPR WYSO, May 16: E-bikes have health benefits and are growing in popularity in the United States

Helaine Alessio, professor and chair of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health is interviewed for this radio broadcast story about the health benefits of e-bikes. 


AARP, May 16: Signs of New COVID-19 Surge Heighten Need for Boosters in Nursing Homes

This article about a surge in COVID-19 infections mentions the AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard, which was developed in collaboration with Miami University’s Scripps Gerontology Center.