Miami Media Highlights May 4-10
Miami Media Highlights May 4-10
The New York Times, May 10: How American Cool Dies
Henrik Sunde Wilberg, visiting assistant professor of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, writes an essay on American style and culture.
The Toledo Blade, May 10: Autism communities emerge as diagnoses increase
Joey Ransdell, assistant professor of Biology, highlights his research of the TSC1 gene and its deficit effect on Purkinje neurons and how this relates to autism.
Yahoo News, May 9: Zelensky’s parade permit for Putin is way better than a drone attack
Neringa Klumbytė, professor of Anthropology, is quoted in this story about how Ukraine has used humor to boost morale throughout the war with Russia.
The Conversation, May 8: How Pennsylvania’s new paid leave bill leaves the sandwich generation behind
Kate Perepezko, research scientist for the Scripps Gerontology Center, highlights the challenges facing sandwich generation caregivers.
Industrial Info Resources, May 8: Alternative energy products
Miami University is noted for wrapping up the installation of two new chillers that will be powered by geothermal energy.
Dayton Daily News, May 7: Largest solar energy field in school's history unveiled at Miami University
The Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park at Miami is a new, non-traditional source of electrical power with 3,300 solar panels along with a new green space. Miami University President Gregory Crawford is quoted.
Yahoo Finance, May 7: OneSeven Partners with Miami University to Prepare the Next Generation of Wealth Management Advisors
Jenny Darroch, dean of the Farmer School of Business, is quoted in this article announcing OneSeven, an SEC-registered investment adviser new mentorship relationship with the university.
WMOH, Ch. 1450 AM, May 6: Harbaugh To Address Miami Grads
This year’s keynote speaker will be John Harbaugh, the head coach of the New York Giants and a 1984 graduate of Miami University.
Insight into Academia, May 6: More Than a Professor: How Dr. Andrew Jones Is Redefining Student Support
Andrew Jones, associate professor of Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering has been selected as a Higher Ed Hero by Insight Into Academia magazine for his efforts in guiding Miami students.
Barks & Whiskers, May 6: Can Animals of Different Species Really Be Friends?
Research conducted at Miami University is included in this article explaining that pets can be your best friends. In summary, pets can serve as important sources of social support, providing many positive psychological and physical benefits for their owners.
CBS-WKRC, Ch. 12, May 4: Courage, risk-taking, and growth: Insights from Miami University
President Gregory Crawford joins Cynthia Pury, professor of psychology at Clemson University, to discuss the different ways we understand courage, how it can be built and why it is a worthwhile risk to take. The full article was published by The Conversation on April 29.