Miami University

Miami University senior Hope Kirby, a microbiology major from Glendale Arizona, has been awarded a scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). She is one of 60 students from 44 universities to receive the award for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Astronaut Scholarship is among the most significant merit-based monetary scholarships awarded to undergraduate STEM juniors and seniors who intend to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degree.

Miami University awarded degrees to students during spring commencement May 14-16, 2021

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2020-21 have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2020-21 have been named to the Dean's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University junior Ethan Klein has been named a Goldwater Scholar for 2021-2022. He is among 410 students nationwide to receive the scholarship, the premiere undergraduate award of its type in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Klein, from Stevenson Ranch, California, is one of seven students from an Ohio public university to receive the award. He is a geology major with an environmental science co-major, pursuing a certificate in geographic information science.

Each year, Miami University honors senior students whose service to Miami and our surrounding community embodies Love + Honor with the President's Distinguished Service Award. Their service through campus life, community service, intellectual and cultural leadership or student employment demonstrates the spirit of being a citizen leader of uncommon quality. The 2021 President's Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding students who graduated in December 2020 or January 2021, or are set to graduate in May or August 2021.

Four of Miami University's Fulbright semifinalists have been offered 2021-2022 grants and two have been named alternates. Fulbright, the largest U.S. exchange program, provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English teaching assistant programs outside of the United States.

College is always a time of growth, transition, and change. As podcast host Peter Everett '21 prepares for life after graduation, this episode also marks a chance to welcome Jason Meggyesy '22 as the new host of Major Insight. Jason is interested in using a variety of media and communications platforms to build and strengthen connections with people. And on this episode, he also speaks about overcoming a fear of failure, and about all the illuminating and life-changing opportunities that college can offer.

Miami University has admitted a new cohort of students to its Master of Arts in biology and Master of Arts in Teaching in the biological sciences degrees. These graduate students in the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) from Project Dragonfly complete the online degree while also participating in experiential learning through some of the nation's premiere community learning institutions.

Miami University has admitted a new cohort of students to its Master of Arts in biology and Master of Arts in Teaching in the biological sciences degrees. These graduate students in the Global Field Program (GFP) from Project Dragonfly, who live throughout the United States and abroad, will complete courses exploring biodiversity, conservation science and community action.

After a career-ending injury derailed her plans to play college soccer, Miami student Grace Chaney used the experience as an opportunity to find her true passions in biomechanics, orthopedics, and medicine. As a kinesiology and premed double major, Grace has served as an undergraduate fellow at the Mayo Clinic, and her award-winning research has already helped busy people find new ways to squeeze in effective workouts. On the Major Inside podcast, she also talks about working towards medical school, some innovative new health care technology, overcoming the dangers of burnout, and more.

Having applied the tools of science, education and conservation to become leaders in conversation communities, graduate students in the Global Field Program (GFP) and Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) from Miami Unviersity's Project Dragonfly finish their master's studies.

As an artist and educator, Lucy Osborne '22 is always excited to share her love of art with others. As art education and art therapy double major at Miami University, Lucy uses art to enhance the development of children, as well as the well-being of older adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. She's also an award-winning recipient of the Ohio Art Education Association scholarship. On this episode of the Major Insight podcast, she also talks about not only finding, but also maintaining a passion for your chosen major, the life-changing difference a great teacher can make, and more. Major Insight is a production of Miami University. This is where we showcase our students and how they transform academic subjects into lifelong passions. Join us wherever you listen to your podcasts and discover these students' journeys.

Janelle Ghanem '21 has become extraordinarily adept at balancing two very different worlds. As a member of the Miami Women's tennis team, Janelle was named an All-Academic Scholar-Athlete, while also studying computer science and engineering. She has already gained experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning at the U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and as a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase. On this episode of Major Insight, she also talks about balancing athletics and academics, and the importance of finding strong mentorship in college, and in life.

Olivia Ferrazza seamlessly connects her interests in nutrition, food insecurity, and environmental sustainability. But it didn't happen overnight. Olivia began college on a very different path before she learned how to put all the pieces together. As a nutrition major, and a food systems & food studies co-major, she is now the co-president of Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection, and she serves on the Student Sustainability Committee with other green campus org presidents. On this episode of Major Insight, she also talks about the value of having an open mind, and why students shouldn't stress about finding their place and purpose right away. Major Insight is a production of Miami University. This is where we showcase our students and how they transform academic subjects into lifelong passions. Join us wherever you listen to your podcasts and discover these students' journeys.

A pair of Farmer School students, Maddie Krueger and Grant Stierwalt, are this year's Miami University representatives in the Poets & Quants for Undergrads' 100 Best and Brightest Business School Students for 2021. In its 6th year, the Best & Brightest "features seniors who personify the best in business education" based on factors such as "academic excellence, extracurricular leadership, personal character, innate potential, a striking personal narrative, and overall impact on the program."

Miami University awarded degrees to students during Winter Term 2020-21

Amitoj Kaur understands how to seize every opportunity that comes her way. As a freshman, she was appointed by the governor of Ohio to serve on Miami University's Board of Trustees, where she advocates for the student experience. Amitoj is also a first-generation college student, who helps others navigate the transition into university life. And on this episode of Major Insight, she also talks about combining her interests in design, marketing, and policy to create more accessibility for immigrants, and for those in communities everywhere. Major Insight is a production of Miami University. Showcasing Miami students and how they transform academic subjects into lifelong passions. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. https://www.miamioh.edu/podcasts/2021/02/amitoj-kaur.html Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/major-insight/id1478030910

Miami University's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition winners

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2020-21 have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2020-21 have been named to the Dean's list recognizing academic excellence.

Miami University Regionals names students to the part-time dean's list who earned a high academic standing and were enrolled in less than 12 graded credit hours and earning a 3.6 or higher GPA during the 2020 fall semester.

Six Miami University students have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to help fund their study abroad experiences this spring and summer. The combined total awarded to these students is $28,500. Recipients of the Gilman Scholarship represent 307 colleges and universities across the United States who will study or intern in 87 countries through the end of 2021. Fewer than 1000 scholarships were awarded nationwide.

Miami University graduate students from Project Dragonfly's Global Field Program and Advanced Inquiry Program have published original work.

Miami University Students completed the Presidential Career & Leadership Series. Students positioned themselves as leaders in the workplace by taking initiative and enhancing professional development skills.

Artwork created by students from Miami University Regionals has been selected to be displayed on electrical boxes throughout Middletown as part of the Perk-Up Middletown project. The public art project, which is sponsored by the City of Middletown, the Rotary Club of Middletown, the Middletown Arts Center and Miami University Regionals Middletown Campus, is intended to create pride in the visual aesthetics of the downtown area while showing that Middletown is a vibrant and exciting destination for visitors and residents alike.

Interior Design student Alli Brooks has won 2nd place in the 2020 Robert Bruce Thompson Annual Student Light Fixture Design Competition. The $2,500 Award of Distinction was made to Alli Brooks for her custom-designed light fixture, "Nocturnal." Intended for application to the roofs of bus shelters and other outdoor public environments, the product combines a skylight with a light-emitting diode (LED) light source to form an integrated natural and artificial light source.

Miami University Film Studies students turn their quarantine experiences into a documentary. On March 10, students were informed that all spring classes would be taught remotely in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Each collaborator began working on personal portraits of either family members or themselves that demonstrated what family life in quarantine is like. These sequences were later combined to create the final 42-minute film.

Miami University Students Camaryn Bennett and Hope Kirby Selected as 2020-21 Beckman Scholars