Miami Media Highlights July 29-Aug. 4
Miami Media Highlights July 29-Aug. 4
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, Aug. 4: Coffee Talk
Michael Crowder, dean of the Graduate School and professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, shares the chemistry behind decaffeination. He highlights his research that was published in July by The Conversation.
Journal-News, Aug. 3: Miami University internship opportunities get stronger
This article highlights Miami University student Lexi Laskonis and her summer internship at Cincinnati’s Procter & Gamble. Laskonis is majoring in Supply Chain and Operations Management and Business Analytics
Journal-News, Aug. 2: Miami U official also teaches through rare ‘Lock Sport’ hobby
This article features David Seidl, Miami’s vice president for IT and chief information officer, sharing his hobby of lock sport. Seidl recently collaborated with John O’Brien, president of EDUCAUSE, to pen “Lockpicking Lessons for Leaders,” an article that explores how lessons learned from their shared enthusiasm for locksport also apply to leadership skills.
Journal-News, Aug. 1: New buildings signal the future for Miami University
This article highlights Miami’s investment in its future by creating innovative and collaborative spaces for its students, faculty, and staff such as the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm. Tim Holcomb, chair and professor of Entrepreneurship and the director of the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, is quoted in regards to how the new building benefits students.
Journal-News, Aug. 1: Shark Tank’s ‘Mr. Wonderful’ to hold public speech at Miami U
This news story shares that Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” will be speaking at Miami on Oct. 1 as part of the Anderson Distinguished Lecture Series. Additional coverage appeared on ABC-WCPO Ch. 9.
Journal-News, Aug. 1: Miami University recognized for increase in voting rates for eligible students
This article shares that Miami University has been awarded three Campus Democracy Awards for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement by the Andrew Goodman Foundation.
WYSO-91.3, July 29: Myaamia tribal history includes fire practices that reshaped Ohio environment
George Ironstrack, assistant director of the Myaamia Center, is quoted in this story on the practice of prescribed fires.