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Miami Media Highlights Oct. 6-12

Miami Media Highlights Oct. 6-12

Business Insider, Oct. 11: How food delivery bots are conquering college campuses
Miami University and alumna Meredith Perkins are highlighted in this article about food delivery robots on college campuses. This article also appeared in Yahoo Tech.

Berkelyside, Oct. 10: Update: Gavin Newsom signs bill allowing denser housing near BART stations and transit hubs
Simon Buechler, assistant professor of Finance, is quoted in this story about California’s Senate Bill 79, which would “upzone” neighborhoods surrounding train, light rail, and subway stations in many of the state’s most populous metro areas.

Prolific News, Oct. 8: Miami University Launches AI Bachelor’s Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Tech Careers
Miami University announces a new bachelor of science degree program in Artificial Intelligence. An additional report on this topic also appeared on CBS-WKRC.

Communication of the ACM, Oct. 7: Securing Japan from Online Attacks
Japan’s National Police Agency alleged that Chinese hackers were stealing sensitive information related to security and advanced technology from Japanese government agencies, companies, and individuals. Benjamin Bartlett, assistant professor of Political Science, shares Japan’s threat of cyber attacks and how they are preparing.

Journal-News, Oct. 7: Miami U.’s polytechnic transformation may include student housing in Hamilton
As Miami University plans its polytechnic programming, the school is considering student housing for its commuter campus in Hamilton. Ande Durojaiye, vice president for Strategy and Partnerships, and Moira Casey, interim dean of College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science, are quoted in the article.

Journal-News, Oct. 6: How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood
Steve Sullivan, director of the Hefner Museum of Natural History, shares how to identify animal tracks and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood. This also appeared in the Springfield News Sun.

3 PRINTR, Oct. 6: Students Develop Low-Cost 3D-Printed Prosthetic Hand with Machine Learning
An interdisciplinary team of students at Miami University is developing an affordable 3D-printed prosthetic hand that costs less than $100 and can be produced within 36 hours.