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Miami University Centers & Institutes
Miami centers and institutes provide a wealth of resources for faculty, staff, and students. Visit the center website to learn more, scroll down to read a brief description of the center activities, or, contact the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, to discuss the resources of these centers. Refer to MUIPM for guidelines on establishing a center or institute.
Applied Research Center
Robert Seufert, Director (seuferrl@muohio.edu)
Middletown Campus
Phone: 727-336
Business and Industry Center
Kathleen M. Weber, Director
Hamilton Campus
Phone: 785-3131
Email: weberkm@muohio.edu
Through our Business and Industry Center, we can bring the resources of Miami University directly to companies and organizations. We provide needs assessments, custom designed training solutions and consulting services. Our programs help prepare, update and retain a high performance workplace. We provide a flexible and focused approach to non-credit, credit and certification courses to meet the specific education and training goals of individuals, organizations and the business community. Some of our most successful training programs include: Lean Manufacturing, Leadership and Management Certificate Program, Basics of Supervision, Performance Management Training, Exceptional Customer Service, Identifying and Selecting Exceptional Managers, Occupational Spanish, Web Site Design, Adobe Photoshop, Quickbooks Pro, and PC Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.
Center for the Advancement of Computational Research
Steve Wright, Director (wrightse@muohio.edu)
The Center for the Advancement of Computational Research (CACR) seeks to promote innovation among Miami researchers and increase their competitiveness in the pursuit of external funding.
Center for American and World Cultures
The Center for American and World Cultures is an interdisciplinarycenter that promotes the informed discussion, research, and study ofrace, class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, religion, andphysical difference here in the United States and abroad. Our programs,courses, and projects use interdisciplinary and comparative perspectivesfor the investigation and interpretation of the cultural and socialfactors that have profoundly shaped history and created the complexityof the modern world. Along with other university programs, the Centeris helping to expand the boundaries of knowledge and prepare ourstudents, faculty, and staff to be informed, progressive, inclusive"global citizens".
The mission of the Center is to promote positive intergroup relationsamong students, faculty, and staff on campus and to improve the climatefor diversity on campus.
Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
367 E Pearson Hall
Luis Actis, Director
Chris Wood, Supervisor (woodc@muohio.edu)
Phone: 529-4280
The Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics is a state of the art research and training facility available for all members of Miami University. It was created in 2000 to increase research opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and undergrads in cell, molecular, and structural biology. The CBFG employs full-time staff, who are available for training, operation, and maintenance of the Center's equipment. The equipment in the CBFG includes 4 Applied Biosystems capillary DNA sequencers, a robotic liquid handling system, Real-time PCR thermocyclers, a DNA microarray scanner, an Agilent 2100 bioanalyzer, a UV/VIS/fluoresecent plate reader, and a computer cluster for bioinformatic analyses.
Center for Chemistry Education
Arlyne Sarquis, DirectorMiddletown Campus
Phone:727-3269
Email: CCE@muohio.edu
Built on a tradition of quality programming, materials development, and networking between academia and industry, Miami University's Center for Chemistry Education (CCE) encompasses a multifaceted collaboration of cross-grade-level and interdisciplinary initiatives begun in the mid-1980s as Terrific Science Programs. These initiatives are linked through the centrality of chemistry to the goal of fostering quality hands-on, minds-on science education for all students. CCE activities include credit coursework and other opportunities for educators at all levels; K-12 student programs; undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in chemical education; materials development, including teacher resource materials, program handbooks, and videos; public outreach efforts and networking to foster new and existing partnerships among classroom teachers, university-based science educators, industrial scientists, and professional societies.
Center for Environmental Education and Natural History, and Conservation
Located on the Oxford Campus of Miami University, the Center for Environmental Education, Natural History, and Conservation enhances environmental education and natural history for students, educators, and others by promoting an understanding of—and appreciation for—biodiversity, conservation, and ecology.
Donald Kaufman, Director (kaufmdg@muohio.edu)
104 Upham Hall
Phone:529-4617
Center for Environmental Toxicology and Statistics
James T. Oris, Director
Phone: 529-3194
Email: orisjt@muohio.edu
John Bailer, Director
Phone: 529-3538
Email: ajbailer@muohio.edu
Center for Ergonomic Research
Have you ever tried to use a modern piece of technical wizardry and
thought "There must be a better way?" Providing this better
way is the province of ergonomics (also known as human
factors). The Center for Ergonomic Research is a focal point for conducting
research on the
fit between people and the artifacts/tools they use
as well as translating such research into practice.
Contact person
Founding Director: Marvin J. Dainoff, PhD, CPE
306 Psychology Building Phone: 529-2414
Email: dainofmj@muohio.edu
Center for Governance, Risk Management, and Reporting
Brian Ballou and Dan
Heitger, Co-Directors
529-6213, 529-6208
Email: bergend@muohio.edu
In April 2006, Miami University established the Center
for Governance, Risk Management, and Reporting at the Richard T. Farmer School of Business. Brian
Ballou and Dan Heitger, faculty in the Department of Accountancy, were
named as Co-Directors of the Center.
Miami University is pleased to announce the creation
of the Michael G. Oxley Fund as the primary source of funding for the
CenterThe 2007 Executive
Conference for Governance, Risk Management, and Reporting is scheduled for April 26 and 27 at the Marcum Center.
Center for Human Development, Learning, and Teaching
Doris Bergen, Director
100J McGuffey Hall
The Center for Human Development, Learning, and Teaching was established
in 1990. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary
research, information
dissemination, and in-service training to enhance the
education,
adjustment, and well-being of at-risk children, youth,
and families.
Faculty Associates of the Center come from 9 departments
and 4 divisions
of the university. Center activities include the conduct
of research,
especially focused on problems best studied with interdisciplinary
collaboration;the creation and dissemination of resource
documents;and the
provision of in-service training related to children,
youth, and families.
Co-Directors are Doris Bergen, EDP, and Christopher
Wolfe, IDS. Associate
Director is Charles Hennon, FSW.
Center for Industrial Organic Chemistry
Contact: Richard Taylor 529-2826
Center for Interactive Media Studies
Glenn J. Platt, Director
210 Laws Hall, 529-2808
Phone:
529-2808
Email:
plattgj@muohio.edu
The Center for Interactive Media Studies was established in 1996 to address the relevant issues and challenges of new media. Bridging traditional disciplinary boundaries, IMS offers students a unique opportunity at Miami: the ability work on truly interdisciplinary teams with students of vastly different majors (including Computer Science, MIS, English, Marketing, Graphic Design, Education) to learn to apply digital media technology in day-to-day work and life situations.Students from all majors can incorporate digital theory and development into their specific area of study.
The Center is currently comprised of fifteen courses at all levels, two thematic sequences, an annual conference, and a summer internship program. There are also plans to submit an application to offer a minor and a third thematic sequence. One of the most successful highlights of the center is the senior capstone course that pairs interdisciplinary student teams with companies to create an interactive media product, to be used within the client companies' businesses.Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs
Philip A. Russo, Director
Harrison Hall
Phone: 529-6959
Email: cpmra@muohio.edu
The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs engages in applied research, technical assistance services, training and education, and data base development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development and planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. The Center's activities are funded by external grants and contracts from a number of funding sources including the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Rural University Program, and the Ohio Township Association, and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. The Center's primary efforts are directed toward research and assistance to small/non-metropolitan cities, villages, townships, and counties. Center projects are initiated upon request from local governments or by Center staff as an ongoing program for various local governments in the region and statewide.
Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs
Carl E. Paternite, Director
Psychology Clinic - Benton Hall
Phone:
529-2450
Email:
paternce@muohio.edu
In existence since 1998, the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs (CSBMHP) operates in affiliation with the Psychology Clinic in the Department of Psychology. University faculty, graduate students and community partners are involved in research, consultation, and clinical service initiatives.
Center for Visual Sciences
Co-directors: Del Rio-Tsonis and Michael L. Robinson
Pearson
Hall
529-3128
The center aims to involve Miami University faculty, students and the community as a whole in its activities including a seminar series and outreach programs to educate the public on the importance of vision research. Other activities include the fostering of collaborative, vision-centered projects between the members of the center as well as with other faculty. Those interested in joining the center may contact co-directors Michael Robinson, robinsm@muohio.edu, or Katia Del Rio-Tsonis, delriok@muohio.edu, both associate professors of zoology. The center also places importance on supporting graduate and undergraduate student vision research by providing student research awards.
Confusius Institute
Quanyu Huang – Director
huangq@muohio.edu
Phone: 529-1849
7 /27/2007 MU Report article ..... "Miami hopes that the Confucius Institute will become a major resource for the region, Ohio and the Midwest to help understand the changes in the international economy and to take advantage of the new opportunities posed by China's extraordinary growth. The institute will reach out to entrepreneurs across Ohio and the Midwest to help them understand how to do business with China. Provost Jeffrey Herbst noted, "Given Ohio's economic challenges, a critical role for our university is to help businesses understand that China is the greatest economic opportunity of our age.
Corporate and Community Institute (CCI)
Source the Miami Report 1/1/2008
CCI merges the continuing education functions on Miami's Middletown and Hamilton campuses and the future expansion to the Voice of America Learning Center, scheduled to open in January 2009.The CCI emphasizes training customized for the individual client. "Today, competitive advantage depends most critically on the skills of the workforce," said McNab. "As the work force is changing, so is the way employees are being trained for continuing success in the rapidly changing marketplace. The Corporate and Community Institute is poised to help area employers achieve performance excellence through programs focused on executive coaching, organizational development, quality and safety management, technology, human resource planning, job profiling and customer service, to name a few." An EnterpriseOhio Network affiliate, the Corporate and Community Institute is part of a statewide alliance designed to promote the growth and development of Ohio businesses.For the individual, the institute will continue to offer non-credit courses in professional development, computer technology, personal enrichment, online learning, fitness and summer youth programs." Read More about it at Journal News 1/22/2008 >>>>>
The Discovery Center
Terry McCollum, Statewide Director of K-12 Programs
McGuffey Hall
Phone:
529-1686
Email: osi-discovery@muohio.edu
Project Discovery began in 1991 as one of the National Science Foundation's Statewide Systemic Initiatives (J.B. Kahle, Principle Investigator). In 2000, Miami University recognized its success in reforming science and mathematics education across Ohio by establishing the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center focuses on providing professional development programs for teachers and school administrators through both face-to-face institutes and iDiscovery's Web.
Ecology Research Center
Ann Rypstra, Director Email: rypstral@muohio.edu
Ryan
Stander, Field Coordinator Email:
standerf@muohio.edu
Institute for Environmental Sciences
Mark R. Boardman, Director
Email: ies@muohio.edu
The Institute of Environmental Sciences provides leadership in support of the University's environmental education goals by expanding environmental dimensions in learning, teaching, public service, research, and creative activities. The Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) was developed in 1969 within the Graduate School of Miami University and houses one of the oldest Master of Environmental Science (M. En.) professional degree programs in the United States. The IES philosophy emphasizes both a systematic and interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues as well as the effective communication of knowledge and information. IES has its own teaching and research facilities, director, deputy directors for academic affairs and research, and administrative staff. Approximately 100 University faculty members from 33 departments actively participate in the program.
John T. Petters Center for Leadership, Ethics and Skills Development
The John T. Petters Center will be a wing of a planned new building for the Richard T. Farmer School of Business at Miami, with the gift from Thomas J. Petters supporting two endowed professorships, curricula development, and opportunities for students to practice and enhance their leadership and professional skills. According to Dean Jenkins, "The center will encourage interdisciplinary courses on ethics and leadership, ensure that these two subjects will be incorporated into introductory and intermediate courses in all business fields, sponsor seminars and conferences on ethics and leadership, and seek a national reputation for linking faculty scholarship with how students develop their skills in student organizations."
Miami University Center for Nanotechnology
Gilbert E. Pacey, Director
330 Hughes Hall
Phone:
529-2875
The Miami University Center for Nanotechnology (MUCN) is an interdisciplinary collaboration dedicated to the education, research, safety, and commercialization issues of nanotechnology. The unique phenomena exhibited by materials in the nanodomain opens new frontiers in basic and applied research that are revolutionary in nature.
Miami University Partnership Office
Tom Poetter, Director (poettets@muohio.edu)
306 McGuffey Hall
Phone: 529-6853
The Miami University Partnership Office cultivates and extends school/university partnerships; grows partnerships between Miami and community/social service agencies; and connects faculty, staff and students in partnerships across campuses
Ohio's Evaluation and Assessment Center for Mathematics and Science Education
Jane Butler Kahle, Director
McGuffey Hall Phone: (513) 529-1686
email: ohioeval@muohio.edu
Ohio's Evaluation & Assessment Center for Mathematics and Science Education is a partnership between Miami University and the University of Cincinnati. The E & A Center evaluates the impact of programs related to science and mathematics education. The Center is nationally recognized for its evaluation and assessment expertise. The Center involves, as needed, affiliated faculty with expertise in specific areas from numerous departments at Miami University and at universities within Ohio and across the country. The Center is the repository of valid and reliable instruments to assess progress in mathematics and science education reform (including K-12 student achievement). Also, it maintains several large databases, allowing comparisons with similar groups, as appropriate. It is noted for its effective dissemination of evaluation and research findings through both scholarly and popular venues.
Ohio Writing Project
Mary J. Fuller, Director (fullermj@muohio.edu)
302 C Bachelor Hall
Phone: 529-5278
Since 1980, the Ohio Writing Project has been providing teachers and students with quality programs to help improve student writing. As a site of the National Writing Project, a network of programs dedicated to the professional development of K-12 writing teachers across the country, Ohio Writing Project provides a full spectrum of student assessment programs and professional development for teachers from all grade levels and subject areas. The cornerstone of OWP is the Workshop on the Teaching of Writing. Designed for K-12 teachers of all subject areas, this workshop examines contemporary approaches to the teaching of writing in an intensive, supportive environment. Ohio Writing Project faculty and staff also provide student assessments and school improvement services to school districts.
The Resource Data Center for Community Disaster Intervention
CDIS is an information system that enables communities to prepare for and respond to disasters and other emergencies. The information system is designed to support disaster response at the community level by providing access to high quality community health and human services resource information. Primary components of CDIS are a central data repository for the storage of local community and national resources, a standard taxonomy of defined words and categories for indexing and searching, web-based data entry tools, a robust search engine, reporting capabilities and administrative capabilities. The CDIS system includes a web-based system and a version for Pocket PCs. The project is now undergoing field testing at Red Cross chapters in the U.S.
Douglas A. Troy, Director
Computer Science & Systems Analysis
Phone: 529-5928
Scripps Foundation & Gerontology Center
Suzanne R. Kunkel, Director
396 Upham Hall
Phone:
529-2914
Email:
scripps@muohio.edu
Scripps Gerontology Center is a research institution dedicated to generating and disseminating multidisciplinary aging related knowledge. Visit the web site for current research projects descriptions. Scripps also administers Miami University’s Academic Programs in Gerontology, which are offered through the Department of Sociology and Gerontology.
Statistical Consulting Center
Michael Hughes, Director
Email:
hughesmr@muohio.edu
Thomas C. Page Center for Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Thomas C. Page Center for Entrepreneurship is to "unleash
the entreneurial potential of the Miami University
Community" including
students, faculty, staff, alumni and residents of southwest Ohio. The
Center fulfills this mission thorough innovative classroom
and experiential learning opportunities that create
awareness about the rewards, requirements
and challenges associated with entrepreneurial and
develop entrepreneurial skills.
Page Center activities include: semi-annual business
plan competitions, internships, consulting opportunities, a student entrepreneurship
club, an annual mentor development night, an Entrepreneurial Resource
Lab that provides individual support for student and area entrepreneurs
and adult education programs.
For more information:
Carol Bowles
218 Upham
Phone: 513-529-1221
Email: bowlesce@muohio.edu
Walter Havighurst Center of Russian and Post-Soviet Studies
Karen L. Dawisha,
Director
Harrison Hall
Phone:
529-3303
Email:
havighurstcenter@muohio.edu
The Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies was established as a result of a multi-million dollar gift from Walter Havighurst (1901-1994), a longtime Miami University English professor and author, who was deeply committed to improving mutual understanding between the United States and the former Soviet Union. Professor Havighurst taught at Miami from 1928-1969.
The Center is interdisciplinary, drawing faculty from many departments throughout the University, brought together by their mutually held interests in exploring issues related to Russia and the post-Soviet world.
The Havighurst Center is devoted to joint research at Miami University by Miami faculty, scholars from Russia, eastern Europe and Eurasia, and from American universities; to service and learning activities for the Miami student community in order to provide a greater understanding of this region; and to programs designed to foster interdisciplinary research on the most important questions relating to the future of this area.
Women's Center
Jane M.Goettsch, Director
205 MacMillan Hall
Phone: 529-1510
Email: womenscenter@muohio.edu
The Miami University Women's Center, located in 205
MacMillan Hall, has been an active center since its opening in 1991. The
purpose of the Women's Center is to provide campus programming on women's
issues, coordinate activities of campus women's groups, promote positive
institutional changes for women, and represent women's concerns to the
administration. In addition to a resource library of books, magazines,
journals, and videos, the Women's Center houses computers for visitors
to use and a community room for meetings, studying, or relaxing. The
Women's Center is a sponsor and/or coordinator of several programs including
the annual fall reception for new women faculty and staff, the Women's
Herstory Calendar, Women of Color Celebration and Luncheon and Women's
Leadership Celebration.
Equal opportunity in education and employment