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Undergraduate Research Perspectives

Annual Report July 2008

“Providing Enriching Opportunities for Students, Faculty, Staff, Ohio, and the Nation”

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Associate Provost’s Perspective

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OARSOffice for Advancement of Research and Scholarship

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by Bruce J. Cochrane, Asssociate Provost for Research and Scholarship

Miami University has a strong tradition of excellence in undergraduate education and selective graduate programs. Long before it was fashionable, we embraced the “Students as Scholars” model of education. President David Hodge has emphasized the importance of this model and has challenged the University to meet the needs of the State and the Nation by increasing the role of inquiry-based activities both within and outside of the classroom setting. As part of their role at the university and in their professions, faculty and staff are challenged to conduct research and scholarly activities to discover new knowledge and provide technology for the benefit of humans and the natural world.

Meeting these challenges requires that we seek sources of funding external to the university. These extra funds create opportunities that allow Miami University to provide resources to support the “Students as Scholars” model, that allow Miami to recruit and retain outstanding faculty, and that enhance the national reputation of Miami University.

Since 2003, the University community has met the challenge, increasing annual external funding from approximately $11 million to over $27 million. Over the same period, income from royalties and licenses has doubled. Given the flow of ideas and projects being developed, we anticipate that this trend will continue. I congratulate all faculty and staff, who through their efforts, made this increase possible.

Much of the credit for these increased opportunities belongs to Dr. Gilbert E. Pacey, who completed his term as Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at Miami University at the end of June 2008. It is no exaggeration to say that he helped foster a transformation of the research endeavor at Miami, and his vision, energy, and passion for Miami are second to none. I came to Miami with the strong belief that the future of research at Miami is a bright one. In the year I have been here, I have seen nothing that has shaken that belief. Dr. Pacey has been instrumental in facilitating the basis for that future.

I am extremely pleased that Dr. Jim Oris has agreed to assume the role of Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship. Jim is a 22 year veteran of the Department of Zoology, where he currently holds the rank of Professor. Jim is an internationally known environmental toxicologist, who has published widely and has received extensive grant funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Environmental Protection Agency. For the past five years he has served Miami as the chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. I have every confidence that, under his guidance, the Office of Research and Scholarship will continue to flourish.

We are proud of our tradition of combining strong liberal education goals with outstanding research and scholarly activities. This annual report highlights our activities over the past year. We had a great year, and we expect to have more years of growth in opportunities for “Students as Scholars” through these extramural sources of funds.

Sincerely,

Bruce J. Cochrane, Ph.D.Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship

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Table of Contents

Message from Bruce J. Cochrane, Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship ...................................................................... 2

Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Faculty Research Perspectives

Miami University Receives Five Year USDE Grant Award Focusing on Preparing Ohio Teachers to Work with English Language Learners in Mainstream Classrooms .......................................................... 4

Ohio Local Government at the Crossroads: the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs Partners with the Ohio Township Association .............................................................................................. 6

Nanotechnology Improving Fuel Cell Performance ................................................................................................................ 8

Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs (CSBMHP) ............................................................................................. 10

Miami Gains Major National Science Foundation Funding In STEM Education ................................................................ 12

Summary External Grants ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Table I Academic Grants and Contracts, By Funding Source .......................................................................................... 16

Table II Academic Grants and Contracts by Organizational Unit and Principle Investigator .................................................................................................................................... 18

Table III Miami University Faculty, Staff, and Students Submitting Proposals ................................................................. 51

Table IV Undergraduate Research Awards, Round 1 .......................................................................................................... 55

Table IV Undergraduate Research Awards, Round 2 .......................................................................................................... 58

Table V Undergraduate Summer Scholar Awards ............................................................................................................. 60


Students Embrace Undergraduate Research at Miami University ........................................................................................ 67

Miami University’s Interdisciplinary Technology Development Challenge Creates Student Scholars ...................................................................................................................................... 68

Senior Engineering Elevator Project Lifts Student Research and Design to New Heights ............................................................................................................................................................ 71

Student Perspectives on the Value of Undergraduate Research at Miami UniversityApril 2008 Research Forum Speaker, Mary Lewis .................................................................................................................. 74 Alumnus Perspective, Lauren Sarringhaus ........................................................................................................................... 74

Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship Staff .................................................................................................... 75

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) recently awarded Miami University’s School of Education and Allied Professions (EAP), $1.5 million for a five-year project entitled ESOL MIAMI (English for Speakers of Other Languages Mentoring Initiative for Academics and Methods Infusion).

The ESOL MIAMI project, a collaborative partnership among higher education faculty, public schools and the Ohio Department of Education, is led by co-principal investigators Kouider Mokhtari, John W. Heckert Endowed Professor of Reading & Writing within the Department of Teacher Education at Miami; Carine Feyten, EHS Dean at Miami; Joyce Nutta, Associate Professor and ESOL coordinator at the University of Central Florida.

The overall goal of this grant project is to improve the preparation of teachers who work with English language learners. “The project was initiated in response to the rapidly increasing number of English language learners (ELLs) in the U.S. and in the State of Ohio, as well as the need for mainstream teachers who are qualified to teach English language learners,” said Mokhtari, co-principal investigator.

Presently, the U.S. population is diverse, with nearly 20% of children and adults speaking a native language other than English. Many of these children and adults are in mainstream classrooms. A recently completed national study of school effectiveness for language minority students’ academic achievement by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence (CREDE) indicates that nearly 4.6 million English language learners were served by U.S. K-12 educational system in the years 2000-2001 (Kindler, 2002). By the year 2030, CREDE researchers estimate that language minority students are expected to comprise nearly 40% of the school-aged population in the U.S. (Thomas & Collier, 2002).

In addition, the State of Ohio, like many other states, has seen increases in English language learners in both rural and urban school systems. According to the National Center for English Language Acquisition, Ohio’s overall K-12 student population decreased about 6 percent between 1995 and 2005, but during that same decade the ELL population increased by more than 108 percent.

A shortage of qualified teachers for English language learners exists in Ohio and in the Miami University service area. The number of Ohio teachers who are well prepared to teach ELLs has not risen proportionately to the increase in the language- minority student population. In fact, as of 2004, the State of Ohio has fewer than 500 classroom teachers who hold the ESOL endorsement. Teacher educators throughout the country understand that responsibility for K-12 English language learners’ language development and academic achievement is no longer limited to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) specialists.

Joyce Nutta and Carine Feyten, who have had first-hand experience in developing and implementing infusing ESOL curricula and instruction in Florida institutions, agree that “as school districts are held to high levels of educational standards and accountability for all students, the crucial role of mainstream classroom teachers in supporting ELL students’ academic and linguistic success cannot be overemphasized.”

Kouider Mokhtari

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Miami University receives five-year USDE grant to prepare Ohio teachers to work with English language learners in mainstream classrooms

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While the need for mainstream teachers who are qualified to teach English language learners is genuine, “most mainstream teachers have traditionally received little preparation in how to address the needs of such learners. Teacher preparation programs will need to ensure that teachers are indeed prepared to teach and reach all children,” Feyten said.

The effects of the shortage of qualified teachers are evident in the academic performance of ELL students on tests such as the Ohio Achievement Test. The October 2006 Ohio Academic Test reading scores show that 39% of third graders do not meet the minimal criteria for proficiency in reading. ELL students’ reading scores are included in these scores and were not reported separately.

Because of these and other factors, the Ohio TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) organization recommended at its April 2006 Summit that, “All Teacher Education Programs and all teacher licensures need to integrate information about working with English language learners in meaningful ways.”

During the five-year grant period, particular focus will be placed on developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of an ESOL infusion model on student learning and achievement. Outcomes of this work will include, but will not be limited to, (a) development of an ESOL-infusion endorsement for pre-service teachers, (b) establishment of standards and guidelines, which will enable other Ohio teacher education institutions to seek approval of an infused ESOL endorsement for their initial certification degrees, and (c) creation of a repository of online and offline resources designed to support the preparation of teachers who work with English language learners in mainstream classrooms. A key objective of this grant project is to develop an ESOL infusion model program that can be emulated by other institutions in the state and nation. The model will provide an infrastructure and curriculum that will serve the university, local districts and the state of Ohio.

Joyce Nutta

Carine Feyten

❝...Teacher preparation programs will need to ensure that teachers are indeed prepared

to teach and reach all children.❞Carine Feyten, EHS Dean

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Ohio Government at the Crossroads: the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs Partners with the Ohio Township Association

The Ohio Township Association (OTA), in partnership with the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs (CPMRA) at Miami University, is administering a survey over a four-month period in 2008 to all elected township officials across the state.

Under the direction of Dr. Philip A. Russo, Jr. (Political Science), the survey is designed to assist OTA, formulate a legislative agenda, and provide an updated source of general issues and trends among townships. In addition, information about the leadership training needs for local officials will be identified and prioritized. The survey results will be used to issue a “State of Ohio Townships” report.

The survey, sent to Ohio’s 5,232 elected officials, requests information about officials’ townships, and their attitudes and opinions about a variety of township government related issues. Several graduate and undergraduate students in public administration are working with Dr. Russo and staff gaining valuable research experience in local government management. The inaugural publication, “State of Ohio Townships”, will be published and distributed in February 2009. The survey and report will become a biennial project and provide a source of information for elected and appointed township officials across the state as they confront continuing and new governance issues.

Housed in Miami’s Public Administration program, the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs at Miami University engages in applied public policy and management research, technical assistance services, training and education, and database development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development, planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. Dr. Philip Russo, Jr. is the founding director of the Center.

CPMRA activities are funded by external grants and contracts from a number of funding sources including the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration, the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Ohio Department of Development, the Ohio Rural University Program, and the Ohio Township Association. Private foundations including the Seasongood Foundation, Scioto Foundation, the Gannett Foundation, and the Kellogg Foundation also have funded center projects.

The Center provides assistance to local governments (counties, municipalities, and townships) in southwestern Ohio and across the state. The Center’s primary mission and effort is targeted toward capacity building and technical assistance to small/non-metropolitan cities, villages, townships, and counties. Miami University maintains a solid commitment to public service. The activities initiated by Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs stands as a centerpiece of Miami University’s public service and applied research mission.

Phil Russo

Dr. Russo (standing) with several student research associates.


Dr. Philip A. Russo, Jr.

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Moreover, according to Dr. Russo, “the Center facilitates the University’s teaching mission by serving as a practical laboratory for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies and careers in public affairs. Students gain valuable training as a supplement to classroom experiences by participating in various projects and research”.

James Hockaday, a Ph.D. student in Political Science, observed that his dissertation research is, in part, benefiting from his participation on the statewide township survey project. “I simply would not have been able to obtain some of the data for my dissertation on annexation issues in Ohio, if I wasn’t involved with Dr. Russo and the OTA project,” said Hockaday.

In 1995, Miami’s CPMRA and the Ohio Township Association signed a cooperative agreement to jointly engage in applied research and technical

assistance. Since then, the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs has become one of the definitive resources on Ohio township government.

Miami’s Center continues to jointly publish and update the three volume Township Government Sourcebook Series, which has been designated by the Ohio Township Association as the recommended resource publications for township officials in Ohio. Center faculty and staff are active participants in the Ohio Township Association’s Annual Conference. More recently, the Center in cooperation with Ohio State University, developed the OTA Leadership Academy, and presents several workshops throughout the year for local officials. In addition, the Center is the official secretariat for programming, information sharing, and other issues of interest for the Ohio Township Administrators Network.

Professor Russo leading a discussion with students

❝...The activities initiated by Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs stands as a centerpiece of Miami University’s public service and applied research mission.❞

Dr. Philip Russo, Political Science

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Nanotechnology Improving Fuel Cell Performance

Dr. Shouzhong Zou, Assistant Professor in Miami University’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Department examines how nanomaterials can be used to improve alternative energy technologies. He leads a research group that focuses on four areas: electrocatalysis with an emphasis on direct methanol fuel cells, surface chemistry, nanoscale materials, and molecular electronics.

His work is funded by grants from many regional and national agencies. “In recent years, we have been fortunate and grateful to receive several grants from Federal and State agencies, Corporations, and Miami University,” Assistant Professor Zou stated. His research on fuel cell catalysis and durability is supported by National Science Foundation, General Motors Inc., and Miami University. In addition, “The development of high performance chemical sensor is supported by the Ohio Third Frontier, Zou said.

Zou says that by studying the electrocatalysis of nanoparticles, we can unravel particle structure and reactivity relationships. Surface electrochemistry provides avenues to understand the adsorption and reactions at the electrochemical interfaces by using surface vibrational spectroscopies and scanning probe microscopies. The study of nanoscale materials allows insight into the synthesis, characterization and application of various metal and metal oxide naonomaterials. Understanding how molecular structure affects the electron transport properties defines our research in molecular electronics.

One of the main objectives of fuel cell research is to reveal factors governing the electrocatalytic activities of the electrocatalysts by using nanoparticle arrays and surface vibrational spectroscopies. A second objective is to synthesize new catalysts with higher efficiency and lower cost. His research group uses uniform arrays of metal nanoparticles made by a polymer-template approach as model catalysts. Compared with other model catalysts, the particles in the arrays are well separated, free of surface molecular protecting layer, and uniform in size (see the atomic force microscopic (AFM) image of the Au particle arrays below for examples).

These unique properties allow Zou to address problems such as whether and how the particle size, composition, and interparticle distance affect methanol and carbon monoxide oxidation as well as oxygen reduction, which are long standing puzzles in fuel cell research.

One of the bottlenecks in the fuel cell deployment is the high cost that comes from the use of platinum or platinum-based alloy nanoparticles as the catalysts. In search for new high efficiency low cost fuel cell catalysts, he uses solution chemistry to synthesize metal alloy nanoparticles, in an effort to reduce or eliminate the need for platinum-based catalysts. Atomic force microscopic (AFM) images of Au nanoparticle arrays made by

a polymer template approach. The images demonstrate the ability to vary the particle-particle spacing, while keeping the particle size identical.


Dr. Shouzhong Zou.

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To understand the adsorption and reactions on catalyst surfaces, they use in situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). This technique provides them with molecular level information on the reaction mechanism, such as reaction intermediates and reactant adsorption, and the oxidation state of the catalysts. This is particularly useful for methanol fuel cell research. In addition to studying fuel reactions on catalyst surfaces, in collaboration with General Motors, the Zou group also examines the interactions of the Nafion membrane used in fuel cells with platinum catalysts, using SERS and AFM. A clearer understanding of these interactions not only is fundamentally important, but also may help to improve the durability of current fuel cells.

For Zou, students provide an important component to his study. “Postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students play a central role in our research. They are the ones who make research ideas become reality. While independent research ability is important, team work spirit is essential in our research. Each member is working on a project that is part of a big research problem. Together they are solving a big puzzle,” he said.

Finding new answers to puzzling problems is what researchers at Miami University achieve on a daily basis. Additional research by the Zou group focuses on synthesizing nanoscale materials and applying them to solving problems in solar cell technologies and improving the performance of chemical separation and sensing technologies. Currently they are working on the synthesis of zinc oxide and other semiconductor nanomaterials for dye-sensitized solar cells, and applications of nanoparticle/nanowire/nanotube arrays to chemical separation and sensing.

Zou’s students work with him daily on numerous research initiatives. “Students working in our group will gain research experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, catalysis, sensor development, and electrochemistry. In addition, they will be trained in scientific writing and presentation. These trainings and experiences will make them well prepare for their future career in challenging yet exciting fields of nanoscience and technology, sensor development as well as energy science and technology,” Zou noted.

In the solar cell research, the current focus is on the zinc oxide-based dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). These may replace currently more popular titanium dioxide-based DSSCs due to their lower cost and potentially higher solar to electricity conversion efficiency. In collaboration with the Wang group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Kerr group in the Department of Paper and Chemical Engineering, they are exploring different ways to increase the efficiency of these DSSCs.

In chemical separation and sensor research, Zou uses particle arrays to grow nanotube and nanowire arrays, as shown schematically in the figure below. Because the density of the metal particles in the arrays can be tuned conveniently by changing the polymer template, the distance between neighboring tubes or wires in the arrays can be varied controllably.

These nanotube/ nanowire arrays will be incorporated into micro-fluidic devices to improve the separation efficiency and to add new detection capability to the devices. These devices will have broad applications in many areas including chemical/biological separation and sensing. The nanotube/nanowire arrays also can be used in electronic devices. A portion this research is supported by the Ohio Third Frontier – IDCAST program, an initiative to create more technology jobs in Ohio.

Finding the right funding source for his multiple research initiatives is critical to the success of Zou’s present and future research aims. “The research grants, both external and internal, are crucial for our research. They provide funds not only for purchasing essential research materials and equipments, but also for supporting postdoctoral fellows, graduate research assistants and undergraduate researchers,” Zou said. Schematics of synthesis of carbon nanotube arrays using metal nanoparticle

arrays as the catalysts

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Faculty Research PerspectivesDepartment of Psychology College of Arts and Science Miami University (Ohio) http://www.muohio.edu/csbmhp/

Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs (CSBMHP) forms collaborative relationships with schools and community agencies

In existence since 1998, the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs at Miami University operates within the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Science. An important goal of the Center is to build collaborative relationships with schools, community agencies, and universities to address the mental health and school success of children and adolescents through multifaceted programs.

The intent is to promote the development and implementation of effective programs and practices to enhance healthy psychological development of school-age students and reduce mental health barriers to learning. As a university-based Center, the scope of work includes ongoing applied research, pre-service education of future clinicians, in-service training of educators and mental health professionals, and direct clinical and consultative service.

Various initiatives of the Center have garnered statewide and national attention. For example, the Center coordinates the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (http://www.omhnss.org). In existence since 2001, the Network consists of action networks spearheaded by affiliate organizations in six regions of Ohio.

The mission of the Network is to help Ohio’s school districts, community-based agencies and families work together to achieve improved educational and developmental outcomes for all children—especially those at emotional or behavioral risk and those with mental health problems. The Network is funded by the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Key state-level staff from ODMH and ODE also participate as Network affiliates, along with representatives from family/consumer advocacy groups and many human service organizations and agencies throughout Ohio. In 2007 Network membership was enhanced to include faculty affiliates from five additional universities in Ohio.

Through work with the Network and other initiatives, Miami faculty, staff and students affiliated with the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs are involved extensively in state-level and national public policy advocacy and technical assistance related to school mental health services. The Center embraces and examines service delivery within the framework of expanded school mental health, which prioritizes: 1) strong family-school-community agency partnerships, involving close collaboration between school-employed mental health staff and community-employed mental health professionals working in schools; 2) commitment to a full continuum of strategies including mental health education, mental health promotion, assessment, problem prevention, early intervention and treatment; and 3) programs and services for all students, including those in general and special education.


Dr. Carl E. Paternite

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Initiatives of the Center also prioritize application of the principles of community science as a means to bridge the gap between research and practice. In this regard, explicit attention is paid to the mechanisms and processes needed to develop, support, and sustain effective practices in real world settings. Community science focuses attention on local needs within schools, sees “best practice” as process rather than magic bullet programs, and emphasizes control by school-based and school-linked educators and mental health professionals, parents/families, and community stakeholders.

Local participation in school mental health initiatives is promoted and oriented towards accountability in the service delivery process. Engaging school-based personnel, and their community partners, in planning, implementing, evaluating, sustaining and continuously improving school mental health practices, based on locally determined needs, builds local capacity to improve the quality of practice and achieve positive mental health and academic outcomes.

Seven university faculty members are affiliated with the Center, along with a full time Director of School Mental Health Projects and a full time Program Associate. Eight graduate students work with the Center as research assistants and/or in clinical/consultation traineeships, and several undergraduates are involved each year in conjunction with directed studies projects. Center initiatives are funded by a variety of local, state, and federal grants and contracts, by a private foundation grant, and by university cost sharing.

Extensive information about Center initiatives and relevant resource materials are available on the website (http://www.muohio.edu/csbmhp/) or by contacting Amy Wilms (529-2450, [email protected]).

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Miami gains major National Science Foundation funding in STEM Education

This fiscal year Miami University will receive funding for three major five year STEM education programs: “URM: ASSURE: Achieving Success in Science through Undergraduate Research Experiences,” “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships to Recruit and Retain Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors,” and “Doctoral Scholars in Chemistry Education Research.” Each project is described below:

URM: ASSURE: Achieving Success in Science through Undergraduate Research Experiences

Award: $900,000

Drs. Fernandes and Callahan, Zoology

The URM program has 4 major goals:

• Increase the recruitment of underrepresented students to the sciences in part by targeting area high schools with a large representation,

• Provide First Year (FY) programs for academic enrichment and mentoring, including a summer institute and a first year seminar that are designed,

• Prepare students for graduate study in the biological sciences by providing academic enhancements through: seminars focused on research and career development; independent research; and through sustained, multi-dimensional mentoring,

• Build a solid foundation to sustain the program through regular interactions among academic, student support and administrative structures.

Intellectual Merit: Programming for URM students will provide a firm grounding in the area of Molecular Cell Biology, through a rigorous curriculum, research experiences and multi-dimensional mentoring throughout their undergraduate career. URM students will develop a strong knowledge of the macromolecules and reactions studied by biochemists, internal and external processes described by cell biologists and gene control pathways identified by molecular biologists and geneticists.

Broader Impacts: In addition to meeting program goals, this project will (i) create academic enrichment opportunities for area high schools, (ii) introduce faculty to instructional pedagogies that enhance student engagement, (iii) provide opportunities for graduate students and post-docs to further their own professional development as future faculty, (iv) facilitate discussions among faculty, and academic and administrative offices to identify and sustain best practices in ensuring academic success of underrepresented groups, (v) extend the program activities to benefit the larger student body in Biology (vi) enable the development of a University-specific model to enhance and sustain diversity on campus, and most importantly (vii) foster the development of scientist role models for aspiring minority students.


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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships to Recruit and Retain Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors

Award: $576,067

Drs. Makaroff, Lowery Bretz, M. Sarquis, J Sarquis, Chemistry/Biochemistry

The long term objective of this program is to increase the number of professional chemists and biochemists from groups under-represented in the chemical sciences, in particular students of color and women by (1) educating high school students on opportunities in chemical sciences, (2) providing financial support to financially needy students who intend to make Chemistry their career, and (3) providing a support network for the students during their college career. We will target our recruiting efforts at a consortium of partner schools who have a high proportion of financially needy, minority and first generation students and provide support to students matriculating in either Miami’s Associate’s in Chemical Technology Program or our Bachelor’s Chemistry and Biochemistry programs.

The specific goals of this project are to:

• Increase the application, matriculation, and retention rates for chemistry and biochemistry students from traditionally underrepresented groups.

• Increase the transition of students interested in Chemistry from two year to four year programs. • Enhance the training, particularly in the areas of laboratory experience and independent thinking, of

chemistry and biochemistry students. • Increase the number of trained chemical technology associates and chemistry and biochemistry graduates

from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds that enter the workforce.

To accomplish these goals a number of seeding the pipeline events will be conducted to stimulate interest in the chemical sciences; $3,000 scholarships will be provided to students majoring in the Chemical Technology Program on the Miami regional campuses; and $7,500 scholarships will be earmarked for Chemistry/Biochemistry majors on the Oxford Campus. This program will provide scholarship support to a total of 18 students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry on the Oxford campus and approximately 30 students on the regional campuses. Students on the regional campuses will either complete an associate’s degree in Chemical Technology or transfer to the Oxford Campus to complete a bachelor degree.

Broader Impacts

Benefits to the Society: This program will increase the number of professional chemists and biochemists from groups under-represented in the chemical sciences. This will help provide mentors for future generations of chemists and will help counter the decline of professionally trained scientists in the physical sciences.

Teaching, Training, and Learning: Approximately 50 financially needy under-represented students will pursue associate or baccalaureate degrees in Chemical Technology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. In addition to their coursework all students will be encouraged to participate in undergraduate research projects where they will learn to think and work independently in the research lab.

Under-represented Groups: These studies will broaden the numbers of under-represented students represented in the physical sciences.


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Doctoral Scholars in Chemistry Education Research

Award: $1.3 million

Dr. Lowery Bretz, Chemistry/Biochemistry

The doctoral program in chemistry education research (CER) at Miami University will graduate a cohort of scholars with deep content knowledge and specialized training to design research studies regarding the underlying processes of teaching and learning in chemistry classrooms and laboratories. Scholars will participate as teaching associates, develop K-12 partnerships, and receive intense professional mentoring into critical CER communities including professional societies, funding agencies, peer-reviewed journals, and national assessment initiatives.

Intellectual Merit of the Activity. The proposed research will address a critical need to expand the national capacity of scholars in chemistry education research (CER). There is a critical shortage of researchers with expertise in measuring teaching and learning who also have significant depth of content knowledge in chemistry in order to theoretically and methodologically situate their work within the culture of a chemistry department. The program outlined in this proposal is a direct and targeted response to this shortfall.

CER Doctoral Scholars will work in concert on a well-defined research agenda to develop reliable and valid assessment of chemistry conceptual understanding for use in the K-12 classroom.

CER Doctoral Scholars will be prepared to compete for faculty positions in chemistry departments across the country to continue to advance studies on the teaching and learning of chemistry. The intellectual merit of the project is strengthened in that it stems from a rich knowledge of the research literature on teaching and learning. The proposed research includes a competent well-qualified project evaluator and a solid dissemination plan with an investigator who has a record of national presentations and peer-reviewed publications. The experiences planned for the doctoral students are well thought out and provide numerous opportunities for the scholars to develop a professional presence in the chemical education research community.

Broader Impacts of Proposed Activity. This proposal not only prepares highly capable scholars in STEM education research, specifically chemistry, but also provides significant community building experiences both within their peers and the larger professional community into which they will graduate. This program will have broad impact, beyond just informing and improving the culture of CER graduate education. Scholars will develop collaborations and partnerships with the K-12 system. A collection of assessment tools will be broadly available for the K-12 science community. A diverse group of scholars will ensure cultural and institutional diversity with regard to the research projects designed and executed by the scholars. Scholars will be mentored with regard to the diversity of chemistry faculty positions they can assume upon graduation to directly impact K-12 teacher preparation.

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Miami gains major National Science Foundation funding in STEM Education

Miami University Academic Grants and ContractsSUMMARY

EXTERNAL GRANTS

During the fiscal year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 (FY08) Miami University received 400 awards. Total support from external sources is $37,226,601 for projects initiated by University faculty and staff. Included in this amount is $9,671,955 for student financial aid and $933,150 received as royalties and licenses from Miami University intellectual property. OARS announces a new record for external funding and technology transfer fees of $27,554,646 for FY08. This 10% increase in external funding from the previous year provides increased opportunities for faculty, students and staff to engage in inquiry and the creation of knowledge.

The FY08 academic grants and contracts are detailed below by type of funding source and purpose.

MiAMi UNivERSiTY AcAdEMic GRANTS ANd coNTRAcTSJuly 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

Research71%

instruction 23%

Service3%

License Fees3%

TotalsNumber

of Awards

Federal Government64%

$12,846,583 $4,133,792 $442,825 $17,423,200 155

State of Ohio 18%

$4,030,121 $840,096 $158,920 $5,029,137 64

Other Government Agencies

2%$326,175 $155,784 $75,173 $557,132 23

Industry & Business 6%

$1,257,810 $500,097 — $1,757,907 95

Foundations & Associations

7%$1,045,536 $624,497 $184,087 $1,854,120 62

License Fees 3%

$933,150 $933,150 1

Totals $19,506,225 $6,254,266 $861,005 $933,150 $27,554,646 400

Federal-funding sources provided $17,423,200 representing 64% of Miami externally funded research for FY08. Miami’s largest single source of funding this year was the National Science Foundation with $7,633,656 in awarded funds.

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TABLE I

ACADEMIC GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, BY FUNDING SOURCE

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

A. Federal Government 155 $17,423,200

Corporation for Public Broadcasting 1 $156,187

Institute of Museum and Library Services 1 $74,250

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1 $25,000

National Endowment for the Arts 3 $30,860

Nation Endowment for the Humanities 2 $28,200

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 1 $9,900

National Science Foundation 54 $7,633,656

National Security Agency 2 $189,840

U.S. Department of Agriculture 6 $507,890

U.S. Department of Commerce 2 $60,553

U.S. Department of Defense 14 $400,737

U.S. Department of Education 16 $2,037,833

U.S. Department of Education- Ohio Board of Regents 4 $824,822

U.S. Department of Energy 4 $541,096

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 33 $4,331,974

U.S. Department of the Interior 1 $6,095

U.S. Department of Transportation 1 $450,000

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 9 $114,307

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TABLE I, Continued

B. State of Ohio 64 $5,029,137

Butler County Storm Water District 1 $23,558

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio 1 $30,237

Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute 4 $225,396

eTech Ohio 1 $37,882

Ohio Arts Council 1 $15,449

Ohio Board of Regents 28 $3,247,698

Ohio Department of Aging 3 $254,613

Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction 3 $65,500

Ohio Department of Education 11 $491,083

Ohio Department of Mental Health 2 $35,912

Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2 $126,489

Ohio Learning Network 1 $140,000

Ohio Plant Biotechnology Consortium 2 $20,000

Ohio Public Works Commission 2 $285,320

Ohio State University Research Foundation 2 $30,000

C. Other Government Agencies 23 $557,132

D. Industry and Business 95 1,757,907

E. Foundations and Associations 62 $1,854,120

F. License Fees 1 933,150

GRAND TOTAL 400 $27,554,646

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PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

TABLE II

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008PrincipalInvestigator(s) Funding Source Proposal Title Amount of Award by Organizational Unit

College of Arts and Science $14,791,342

Anthropology $144,931

Akers, Deborah S.• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Social Anthropology of Saudi Arabia $55,000

Peterson, Mark A.• National Science Foundation

Remapping the Indian Mediascape: News andGlobalization in New Delhi

$89,931

Botany $486,095

Barnum, Susan R.• Ohio Plant BiotechnologyConsortium

Comparative Gene Expression in Free-Livingand Symbiotic Cyanobacteria

$10,000

Hartmann, Linda S.• Sigma Xi Regulation of Heterocyst Patterning in Nostocpunctiforme PCC 73102 in a Free-living Stateand in Symbiotic Partnership with Gunnera manicata

$1,000

Kiss, John Z.Edelmann, Richard E.

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Analysis of a Novel Sensory Mechanism in Root Phototropism

$25,000

Li, Qingshun Q.Liang, Chun

• Ohio Plant BiotechnologyConsortium

Construction of a Web-based Plant mRNA Poly(A) Sites Database

$10,000

Liang, Chun• U.S. Department of Defense

Bioinformatics Analysis of Earthworm cDNASequence Data

$3,000

Money, Nicholas P.• National Science Foundation

Ballistospore Discharge: Adaptations AmongMushroom-forming Fungi

$223,706

Money, Nicholas P.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Spore Release Mechanisms in Indoor Fungi $213,000

Shen, Ying-Jia• Sigma Xi Gair Award $389

See grant(s) involving departmental faculty in University Multiple Unit Projects, Listed at End of Table II $179,352

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Botany/ Geography $376,940

Gorchov, David L.Henry, Mary C.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Effect of Landscape Structure on Invasion Dynamics of the Invasive Shrub Lonicera maackii

$376,940

Center for Environmental Education, Natural History, and Conservation $29,237

Kaufman, Donald G.• Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Green Teachers Institute: Picture-Perfect Science

$16,377

Kaufman, Donald G.Berg, Cecilia F.

• National Endowment for the Arts

The Big Read: Oxford Hears The Call of theWild

$10,860

Kaufman, Donald G.Baldwin, Daryl W.

• W.E. Smith Family Charitable Trust

A People and Their Homeland: The Miami Tribe (Myaamia)

$2,000

Center for Environmental Education, Natural History, and Conservation/ Hefner Zoology Museum/ Zoology $3,800

Kaufman, Donald G.• Butler Rural Electric Cooperative

Student Field Trip Transportation $1,300

Kaufman, Donald G.Hamilton, Barbara S.

• The Molyneaux Foundation Science Alliance $2,500

Center for Environmental Education, Natural History, and Conservation/ Myaamia Project $2,500

Kaufman, Donald G.Baldwin, Daryl W.

• Oxford Community Foundation

A People and Their Homeland: The Miami Tribe (Myaamia)

$2,500

Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs $343,058

Russo, Philip A.• Ohio Public Works Commission

Infrastructure Financing for Ohio: Analysis and Planning

$245,320

Russo, Philip A.• Ohio Public Works Commission

Infrastructure Financing for Ohio: Analysis and Planning

$40,000

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Russo, Philip A.• Scioto County Area Foundation

Human Resource Management for Non-ProfitService Provides

$5,000

Russo, Philip A.• U.S. Department of Commerce

Economic Development in Local Government $52,738

Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs $14,000

Paternite, Carl E.• Ohio Department of MentalHealth

Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success - Mental Health, Education and Family Collaboration

$14,000

Center for Sustainable Systems Studies/ Institute of Environmental Sciences $94,800

Rakovan, Monica T.McCollum, Donna S.Boardman, Mark R.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Watershed Coordinator for Twin Creek Watershed

$94,800

Chemistry and Biochemistry $4,824,241

Bretz, Stacey L.• National Science Foundation

Doctoral Scholars in Chemistry Education Research

$526,811

Hagerman, Ann E.• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Effects of Polyphenolic Substances on Soil Organic Matter

$40,000

Hagerman, Ann E.• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Effects of Polyphenolic Substances on Soil Organic Matter

$20,000

Kennedy, Michael A.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Structural Genomics of Eukaryotic Domain Familiesa.k.a. Structural Genomics of Eukaryotic Model Systems

$375,000

Kennedy, Michael A.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Structural Genomics of Eukaryotic Domain Familiesa.k.a. Structural Genomics of Eukaryotic Model Systems

$21,375

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Lorigan, Gary A.• American Heart Association, Ohio Affiliate,Inc.

The Structural and Dynamic Properties of Mutated Forms of the Membrane Protein Phospholamban

$121,000

Lorigan, Gary A.• National Science Foundation

Investigating Membrane Proteins with Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

$130,000

Lorigan, Gary A.Crowder, Michael W.Makaroff, Christopher A.Kennedy, Michael A.Zhou, Hongcai

• National Science Foundation

MRI: Acquisition of a Pulsed EPR Spectrometer

$590,950

Lorigan, Gary A.• Ohio Board of Regents EPR and Solid-state NMR Studies of IntegralMembrane Proteins

$75,000

Lorigan, Gary A.Crowder, Michael W.Makaroff, Christopher A.Kennedy, Michael A.Zhou, Hongcai

• Ohio Board of Regents MRI: Acquisition of a Pulsed EPR Spectrometer

$277,787

Lorigan, Gary A.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

EPR and Solid-state NMR Studies of IntegralMembrane Proteins

$299,238

Makaroff, Christopher A.• National Science Foundation

Arabidopsis Kelvin Proteins and Their Role inMeiosis and Chromosome Biology

$470,200

Makaroff, Christopher A.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Arabidopsis AtETHE1, A Model System to Understand the Metabolic Role of ETHE1

$213,000

Pacey, Gilbert E.• Ohio Board of Regents Ohio Academic Research Cluster for LayeredSensing, (OARCLS) LOI#ORSP 08-3

$1,200,000

Pacey, Gilbert E.Gordon, Gilbert

• Southern Nevada Water District

Academic Fellowship $41,600

Sommer, André J.• Eastman Kodak Company Enhanced Resolution Microspectroscopic Techniques

$10,000

Sommer, André J.• Perkin Elmer Corporation Advanced Infrared Imaging and Applications $24,000

Sommer, André J.• Procter & Gamble Expanded Raman Microprobe Capabilities within the Molecular Microspectroscopy Laboratories

$50,000

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Sommer, André J.• Renishaw Expanded Raman Microprobe Capabilities within the Molecular Microspectroscopy Laboratories

$52,470

Sommer, André J.• Various Business Sources Research in the Molecular MicrospectroscopyLab (MML) FY 07-08

$49,123

Taylor, Richard T.• National Science Foundation

Ohio Consortium for Undergraduate Research- Research Experiences to Enhance Learning (REEL)

$28,000

Zou, Shouzhong• General Motors, Inc. In-Situ Vibration Spectroscopic and Microscopic Studies of Ionomer-Electrode Interaction

$106,687

Zou, Shouzhong• National Science Foundation

Uniform Metal Nano Particle Arrays as ModelElectrocatalysts: Unraveling Particle Structure-Reactivity Relationship

$102,000


Comparative Religion $27,000

Kenworthy, Scott M.• Kennan Institute To Renounce the World: Reviving Monasticism in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Russia

$27,000

English $48,000

Fuller, Mary J.• U.S. Department of Education

Ohio Writing Project $5,000

Fuller, Mary J.• U.S. Department of Education

Ohio Writing Project $43,000

French and Italian $76,300

Mallette, Karla• American Institute for Maghrib Studies

Lingua Franca in the Mediterranean $3,300

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Mallette, Karla• National Endowment for the Humanities

Framing the Mediterranean and the Emergenceof the West

$3,000

Mallette, Karla• University of California Humanities Research Institute

The Mediterranean as Frame: Reading Framed Narratives in a Mediterranean Context

$20,000

Rose, Sven-Erik• Center for Cultural Judaism Jewish Studies Curriculum Development $50,000

Geography $26,000

Klak, Thomas C.• Radiance Technologies The Impact of Free Trade and Neoliberal Economic Policies on Rural Land Uses, Employment, and Migration Patterns in the Windward Lesser Antilles

$26,000

Geology $944,735

Brudzinski, Michael R.• National Science Foundation

Collaborative Research: A Study of TransientAseismic Slip and Non-Volcanic Tremor in Southern Mexico with Large Aperture Seismicand GPS Arrays

$45,001

Currie, Brian S.• Landmark Graphics Corporation

Software for Analysis of Geophysical Borehore and Seismic Reflection Data

$495,880

Currie, Brian S.• National Science Foundation

Collaborative Research: Paleoaltimetry of theTibetan Plateau

$54,892

Dong, Hailiang• U.S. Department of Energy Technetium and Iron Biogeochemistry in Suboxic Subsurface Environments with Emphasis on the Hanford Site

$99,560

Rakovan, John• Apex Companies, LLC Arsenic Source, Speciation and Treatment Study, Former Refined Metals Site, Jacksonville, Florida

$41,795

Rech, Jason A.• National Science Foundation

Collaborative Research: Forearc Cracks and the Rupture Segments of Great Earthquakes, Northern Chile and Southern Peru

$77,911

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Rech, Jason A.Currie, Brian S.


Collaborative Research: Miocene Climate Change West of the Central Andes: Cause or Consequence of Uplift?

$44,699

Rech, Jason A.• National Science Foundation

REU Supplement: Collaborative Research: Forearc Cracks and the Rupture Segments ofGreat Earthquakes, Northern Chile and Southern Peru

$5,000

Widom, ElisabethHart, William K.


Technician Support: Management of ThermalIonization Mass Spectrometry and Isotope Geochemistry Labs

$79,997

Geology/ Electron Microscope Facility/ Botany/ Chemistry and Biochemistry $593,687

Dong, HailiangEdelmann, Richard E.Pacey, Gilbert E.Rakovan, JohnZou, Shouzhong


MRI: Acquisition of a High Resolution Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopefor the Miami University Electron MicroscopeFacility (EMF)

$593,687

Geology/ Electron Microscopy Facility/ Botany/ Chemistry and Biochemistry $125,000

Dong, HailiangEdelmann, Richard E.Pacey, Gilbert E.Rakovan, JohnZou, Shouzhong

• Ohio Board of Regents MRI: Acquisition of a High Resolution Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopefor the Miami University Electron MicroscopeFacility (EMF)

$125,000

Geology/ Institute of Environmental Sciences $37,238

Levy, JonathanRakovan, Monica T.

• Miami Conservancy District

Village of Gratis Source Water Protection Planand Nitrate Study

$37,238

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German, Russian, and East Asian Languages $45,948

Dawisha, Karen L.DiDonato, RobertZiolkowski, Margaret

• U.S. Department of Education

Geopolitical and Cultural Transitions: Russianand Eurasian Studies at Miami University

$5,948

DiDonato, Robert• Ohio Board of Regents Chinese Academy $40,000

Institute of Environmental Sciences $69,038

Boardman, Mark R.• U.S. Department of the Interior

Continued Operation of the NADP/NTN Precipitation Chemistry Station in Oxford, OH

$6,095

Boardman, Mark R.• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Operation of the U.S. EPA National Dry Deposition Network Station at Miami University

$5,580

Boardman, Mark R.• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Research at the U.S. EPA Test & Evaluation Facility - Base Operations, subcontract from Shaw Group

$31,300

Rakovan, Monica T.Boardman, Mark R.

• Butler County Storm WaterDistrict

Monitoring and Assessment of Outfall Samples in Butler County

$23,558

Woy-Hazleton, Sandra L.• Butler County Departmentof Environmental Services

Recycling Opportunities for Oxford ApartmentComplexes

$2,505

Institute of Environmental Sciences/ Center for Sustainable Systems $4,000

Rakovan, Monica T.• Pheasants Forever Twin Creek Stream Monitoring Program $1,500

Rakovan, Monica T.• YSI Incorporated Twin Creek Stream Monitoring Program $2,500

Interdisciplinary Studies- Project Dragonfly/ Institute of Environmental Sciences $776,404

Myers, Christopher A.Cummins, R. Hays


Wild Research Grant $776,404

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Interdisciplinary Studies- Project Dragonfly/ Zoology/ Geology/ Institute of Environmental Sciences $227,000

Myers, Christopher A.Cummins, R. Hays

• Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Earth Expeditions: A Global Conservation Program

$227,000

Journalism Program $25,200

Tobin, James E.• National Endowment for the Humanities

Impact of Disability on America’s CollectiveMemory of Franklin D. Roosevelt

$25,200

Mathematics and Statistics $408,290

Davenport, Dennis E.Waikar, Vasant B.Dowling, Patrick N.


Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Research Institute

$65,191

Davenport, Dennis E.• National Science Foundation

The Conference on Ramsey Theory and Topological Algebra

$16,617

Davenport, Dennis E.• National Security Agency Conference on Ramsey Theory and Topological Algebra

$14,700

Davenport, Dennis E.Waikar, Vasant B.Dowling, Patrick N.

• National Security Agency Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Research Institute

$175,140

Ishiu, Tetsuya• National Science Foundation

Natural Structures in Set Theory $92,863

Jiang, Tao• U.S. Department of Defense

Extremal Problems on Color Structures in Edge-Coloring of Graphs

$14,960

Smith, Robert S.• Scioto County Area Foundation

2008 Junior Scholars Program $28,819


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Microbiology $586,491

Actis, Luis A.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Study of Iron Acquisition in Acentobacter Baumannii

$278,604

Cheng, Xiao-Wen• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Host-Range Studies of Baculoviruses for Insect Control

$30,000

Janssen, Gary R.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Ribosome-Binding and Translation of Leaderless mRNA

$213,000

Morgan-Kiss, Rachael M.• National Science Foundation

Collaborative Research: IPY-Plankton Dynamics in the McMurdo Dry Valley LakesDuring the Transition to Polar Night

$63,887

Rim, Sehee SunnyLee, Marcia

• Sigma Xi Investigation of Comparative Thigmotropic and Associated Morphologic Traits of Fusarium Species and Aspergillus Species, thePredominant Invasive Ocular Filamentous Fungi

$1,000


Microbiology/ Geology $227,732

Actis, Luis A.Dong, Hailiang

• U.S. Department of Energy Identification of Molecular and Cellular Responses of Desulfovibrio vulgaris BiofilmsUnder Culture Conditions Relevant to Field Conditions for Bioreduction of Heavy Metals

$227,732

Philosophy $7,000

Momeyer, Richard W.• Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics

Fellowship at the Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs at St. AndrewsUniversity, Scotland

$7,000

Physics $97,462

Pechan, Michael J.• U.S. Department of Energy Magnetic Nanoscale Physics $81,647

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Yarrison-Rice, Jan M.• National Science Foundation

Graduate and Undergraduate Collaboration with Australian National University for Plasmon Enhanced Nanowire Biosensors

$8,000

Yarrison-Rice, Jan M.Jaeger, Herbert

• U.S. Department of Commerce

2008 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Partnership in Physics

$7,815


Psychology $431,504

Abele, SusanneStasser, Garold L.


Coordination in Small Groups: Matching andMismatching

$114,841

Claypool, Heather M.• National Science Foundation

The Social-Behavioral Consequences of Perceptual Fluency: How Processing Ease Guides Intergroup Contact, Goal Pursuit and Behavioral Mimicry

$194,114

Fishman, Jonathan L.Green, Jennifer H.

• Veterans Administration National Center for Organizational Development

Traineeship Orphanage Clinical Traineeships $15,700

Fritz, Rochelle M.Green, Jennifer H.

• The Health Foundation ofGreater Cincinnati

Westheimer Internship $18,000

Green, Jennifer H.• Community Mental Health,Inc.

Lawrenceburg Community Mental Health Clinical Traineeship

$9,587

Green, Jennifer H.• Richmond State PsychiatricHospital

Clinical Psychology Traineeship $27,200

Green, Jennifer H.• Talbert House Clinical Psychology Traineeship $13,600

Green, Jennifer H.• Transitional Living, Inc. Therapeutic Alternative Court Clinical Traineeship

$6,700

Kerig, Patricia K.• Ohio Department of MentalHealth

Behavioral Health and Juvenile Justice $21,912

Shore, Cecilia M.Dietz-Uhler, BethSchilling, Karen M.

• American Psychological Association

Preparing Future Faculty in Psychology $2,500

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Vanderzee, Karin L.Green, Jennifer H.

• St. Joseph Orphanage St. Joseph Orphanage Clinical Traineeships $7,350

Psychology/ Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs $478,000

Flaspohler, Paul D.• Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County

Domestic Violence Prevention Project $18,850

Flaspohler, Paul D.• Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County

Domestic Violence Prevention Project $4,194

Green, Jennifer H.• Butler County EducationalService Center

Miami University & Butler County Head StartPartnership: Mental Health Observation/ Consultation Program

$26,992

Green, Jennifer H.• Butler County Ohio Children’s Trust Fund

Incredible Years Implementation in Oxford, Ohio

$24,318

Green, Jennifer H.• Talawanda School District School Based Mental Health Traineeship $27,000

Green, Jennifer H.• Talawanda School District Talawanda School District School Based Mental Health Traineeship

$27,750

Paternite, Carl E.• U.S. Department of Education

Mental Health for School Success $90,000

Paternite, Carl E.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Mental Health, Education and Family Collaboration

$100,000


Mental Health, Education and Family Collaboration

$10,000


Promoting Effective School Mental Health Practices in Ohio

$23,500


Promoting Effective School Mental Health Practices in Ohio

$105,396

Paternite, Carl E.• Ohio State University Research Foundation

OHMNSS Alignment with Comprehensive Learning Support Guidelines Implementation

$20,000

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Sociology and Gerontology $196,500

Subedi, Janardan• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Mapping Genes for Neurocognitive Endophenotypes

$196,500

Speech Pathology and Audiology $113,233

Baker, Susan E.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Examination of Pediatric Voice Assessment and Treatment Protocols

$14,700

Hutchinson, Kathleen• Ohio Department of Education

Ohio Master’s Initiative in Education (OMNIE) Program Support

$8,667


Ohio Master’s Initiative in Education (OMNIE) Program Support

$17,334


Ohio Master’s Network Initiatives in Education Scholarships in Speech-Language Pathology

$5,000


Ohio Master’s Network Initiatives in Education Scholarships in Speech-Language Pathology

$48,000

Hutchinson, Kathleen• SpeechPathology.com Speech Pathology Graduate Student Research $4,832

Weinrich, Barbara D.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Examination of Pediatric Voice Assessment and Treatment Protocols

$14,700

Women’s Studies Program/ History $8,000

Frederickson, Mary E.• National Council for Research on Women

Diversity and Leadership $8,000

Zoology $2,289,332

Boone, Michelle D.• National Science Foundation

Effects of Sublethal Levels of Contamination on Competition Between Anurans and on Community Structure

$120,009

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Castelli, Frank R.• American Society of Mammalogists

The Influence of the Vasopressin 1a ReceptorGene (avpr1a) on Monogamy in the Prairie Vole (Microtus Ochrogaster)

$1,500

Chesh, Adrian S.• American Society of Mammalogists

Parasite Infection and Male Reproduction in Microtus Ochrogaster

$1,431

Chesh, Adrian S.• Sigma Xi Parasites, Testosterone, and Reproduction inMale Prairie Voles, Microtus ochrogaster

$944

Connelly, Sandra J.• National Water Research Institute

Solar Ultraviolet Induced Changes in the DNAand Infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia spp.

$5,000

Del Rio-Tsonis, Katia• Prevent Blindness America The Use of Human Retinal Stem Cells for Retina Repair

$10,000


$10,000


$10,000


$10,000

Del Rio-Tsonis, Katia• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Signaling Pathways During Chick Retina Regeneration

$274,760

Dockendorff, Thomas C.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

In vivo Functions of the Drosophila Fragile XOrthologue

$213,000

Fernandes, Joyce J.Callahan, Phyllis A.


URM:ASSURE - Achieving Success in Science through Undergraduate Research

$786,054

Fisk, Melany C.• National Science Foundation

Invasion of North Temperate Forest Soils by Exotic Earthworms

$55,600



$36,200



$7,000

Fisk, Melany C.• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Microbial Carbon and Nitrogen Cycle ProcessResponse to Calcium Addition in a Northern Hardwood Forest

$30,950

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Kaufman, Donald G.• Institute of Museum and Library Services

The GREEN Teachers Institute: Museum Resources for Teachers

$74,250

Kaufman, Donald G.• The Oxford Society The GREEN Teachers Institute: Environmental Education through Inquiry

$5,000

Kaufman, Donald G.• The Oxford Society The GREEN Teachers Institute: Water Resources

$5,000

Oris, James T.• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Effects of Eutrophication on Mercury Biomagnification in Stream Food Webs

$77,427

Robinson, Michael L.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

A Genetic Model of Urogential Development and Obstruction

$49,060

Robinson, Michael L.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

The Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors in LensDevelopment

$337,811

Seidel, Richard A.• Crustacean Society Grant-in-Aid of Research $1,000

Vanni, Michael J.• National Science Foundation

Supplement to LTREB: Response of a Reservoir Ecosystem to Declining Subsidies ofNutrients and Detritus

$7,000

Vanni, Michael J.• National Science Foundation

Supplement to LTREB: Response of a Reservoir Ecosystem to Declining Subsidies ofNutrients and Detritus

$20,000

Williamson, Craig E.• National Science Foundation

Climate-Induced Shifts in Alpine Diatom Communities: Linking Neoecological and Paleoecological Approaches to Incorporate Responses to Trophic Forcing

$64,036

Williamson, Craig E.• National Science Foundation

Climate-Induced Shifts in Alpine Diatom Communities: Linking Neoecological and Paleoecological Approaches to Incorporate Responses to Trophic Forcing

$76,300


Zoology/ Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology Ecology Research Center $60,000

Boone, Michelle D.• National Fish and WildlifeFoundation

Using Buffer Zones to Promote Amphibian Populations

$60,000

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Zoology/ Geography $300,000

Vanni, Michael J.Gonzalez, Maria J.Renwick, William H.


LTREB: Response of a Reservoir Ecosystem to Variable Subsidies of Nutrients and Detritus

$300,000

Zoology/ Geology $226,786

Lee, Richard E.McWilliams, Robert G.

• U.S. Department of Education- Ohio Board ofRegents

Across the Curriculum Environmental Scienceto Attain Ohio Elementary School Academic Content Standards and Achievement Test Outcomes

$226,786

Zoology/ Hefner Zoology Museum $15,860


• The Oxford Society The GREEN Teachers Institute: Science for Ohio

$10,860


• The Oxford Society The GREEN Teachers Institute: Science for Ohio

$5,000

School of Education Health and Society $2,609,691

Center for Human Development, Learning & Technology/ Educational Psychology $56,992

Abbitt, Jason T.• U.S. Department of Education

East Texas STEM Center Partnership $22,999

Abbitt, Jason T.• U.S. Department of Education

East Texas STEM Center Partnership - Year 2 $33,993

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Educational Leadership $50,000

Poetter, Thomas S.• Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Creating Meaningful Change in Ohio TeacherPreparation Programs

$50,000

Educational Psychology $198,822

Southern, W. Thomas• U.S. Department of Education

Project AHEAD $198,822

Family Studies and Social Work/ Educational Psychology/ Center for Human Development, Learning &Technology

$84,993

Bush, Kevin R.Newsome, W. Sean

• Butler County Children’s Services Board

Evaluation of the CANSAFE Project $34,933

Bush, Kevin R.Peterson, Gary W.Newsome, W. SeanBergen, Doris

• Butler County EducationalService Center

Evaluation of the Butler County Success Program: Year Three

$50,060

Kinesiology and Health $300,000

Fennell, Reginald• Ford Foundation A Blueprint for Sexual Health on College Campuses: A Vehicle for Change

$300,000

Miami University Partnership Office/ Consortium on Racial Equity in K-12 Education at Miami University $32,000

Poetter, Thomas S.• Ohio Department of Education

September 2007 Institute $32,000

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Ohio's Evaluation & Assessment Center for Mathematics and Science Education/ Teacher Education/ Schoolof Education, Health & Society

$977,788

Kahle, Jane Butler• National Science Foundation

Evaluation of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Literacy and International Polar Year (IPY)

$49,000


Evaluation of Integrated Pedagogy to PromoteUnderstanding of Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry in a College Biology Laboratory

$20,000


Evaluation of Real Experiences to Enhance Learning (REEL

$65,000


Evaluation of the Center for Authentic SciencePractice in Education (Caps)

$34,219


Evaluation of URM: ASSURE - Achieving Success in Science through Undergraduate Research

$15,000


Evaluation of Wild Research: A Whole-Zoo Exhibit and Inquiry Program

$24,000


The Mathematics Science Partnership in NewYork City (MSPinNYC)

$119,910


University of Pennsylvania Science Teacher Institute

$60,040

Kahle, Jane Butler• Ohio Board of Regents The Ohio Evaluation and Assessment Center for Mathematics and Science Education

$226,000

Kahle, Jane ButlerBlue, Jennifer M.

• Ohio Department of Education

Evaluation of Miami Proposal for ODE SeedGrant (Southwest Ohio Physics and Inquiry Professional Development

$4,000

Kahle, Jane Butler• Ohio Department of Education

Evaluation of the Ohio Mathematics and Science Partnership (OMSP) Program

$227,682

Kahle, Jane Butler• U.S. Department of Education

Evaluation of Miami University Partnership for Enhancing Teaching in Math (MUPET)

$50,937

Kahle, Jane Butler• U.S. Department of Education

Evaluation of the Southwest Ohio Science Institutes, 3-6 (SOSI)

$50,000

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Kahle, Jane Butler• U.S. Department of Education- Ohio Board ofRegents

Evaluation of iDiscovery: Sustaining Professional Development Through Web-Based Learning Communities 08-09

$5,000

Kahle, Jane Butler• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Phase II: Health RICH: Health, Risks, Information and Choices

$27,000


Teacher Education $55,000

Webster, Paula P.• Ohio Department of Education

Reading First - Ohio Center $55,000

Teacher Education/ School of Education, Health and Society $285,529

Mokhtari, KouiderFeyten, Carine M.


English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

$285,529

Teacher Education/ The Discovery Center $568,567

McCollum, Terry L.• Ohio Board of Regents OSI Discovery 2007-2008 $192,000

McCollum, Terry L.• Ohio Board of Regents Southwest Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education 2006-2007

$104,167

McCollum, Terry L.• Ohio Department of Education

iDiscovery Facilitators for Partnering for Success

$14,400


IMPACT 2007-2008 $58,000

McCollum, Terry L.• U.S. Department of Education

GEAR UP 2007-2008 $200,000

See grant(s) involving departmental faculty in University Multiple Unit Projects, Listed at End of Table II $1,139,233

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The Discovery Center

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School of Engineering and Applied Science $962,655

Computer Science and Systems Analysis

• Blank Text


Electrical and Computer Engineering $626,506

Cheng, Chi-Hao• U.S. Department of Defense

Algorithms for Digital Wideband Receiver Design/Analysis for Electronic Attack - Phase1

$10,800


Frequency-Dependent Nonlinear Amplifier Modeling

$10,000


STTR Project, Algorithms for Digital Wideband Receiver Design/Analysis for Electronic Attack (Phase I)

$21,000

Garmatyuk, Dmitriy• U.S. Department of Defense

Advanced Adaptive UWB-OFDM Radar Imaging Sensor Network for Surveillance andLocation

$75,978

McCollum, James M.• U.S. Department of Defense

Image Processing Considerations for Automatic Target Recognition

$1,000

McCollum, James M.• University of Dayton Research Institute

Integration of Platforms for Persistent Surveillance

$49,983

Morton, Yu T.• Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI)

High Accuracy GPS Receiver Algorithms forNavigation

$54,108

Morton, Yu T.• Institute of Navigation Graduate Student Award Grant $2,000

Morton, Yu T.• Ohio State University Research Foundation

Consortium of Ohio Universities on Navigation & Timekeeping - COUNT

$10,000

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Morton, Yu T.• U.S. Department of Defense

LADAR EO GPS/INS Atomic Clock Navigation Demonstration (LEGAND) and Worldwide Accurate Sensor Positioning System (WASPS)Technical Support

$25,061


LADAR EO GPS/INS Atomic Clock Navigation Demonstration (LEGAND) and Worldwide Accurate Sensor Positioning System (WASPS)Technical Support

$15,017


Three-Frequency Based High Precision GPS Receiver Development for Navigation Applications

$95,000

Sahin, Gokhan• Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI)

Wireless (Mobile) Ad Hoc Network IntelligentDetection and Characterization

$60,840

Zhou, QihouMorton, Yu T.


A Study of the Circulation and Structure of Metallic Ions in the Mid-Latitude Ionosphere

$82,656

Zhou, Qihou• National Science Foundation

Collaborative Research: Coupling, Energetics,and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) Daytime Potassium Doppler Lidar at Arecibo

$19,623

Zhou, QihouMorton, Yu T.

• U.S. Department of Defense

Precise GPS Signal Tracking in Interference and Multipath Environment Using a Multi-Channel Software Receiver

$93,440

Engineering Technology $35,000

Speckert, Robert E.• Ohio Board of Regents CT2 Validation Center $35,000

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering $190,529

Shukla, Amit• Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI)

Design of Durable Aero-Space Structures forCombined Extreme Environments

$56,340

Shukla, Amit• Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI)

Design of Durable Aerospace Structures for Combined Extreme Environments

$54,108

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Shukla, AmitMoller, James C.Gundler, Errol A.

• Siemens PLM Software Grant $4,600

Shukla, Amit• U.S. Department of Defense

Enabling Robust and Durable Aero Structures $21,022

Shukla, Amit• U.S. Department of Defense

Non-Linear Structural Response Prediction forCombined-Environment Aerostructures

$14,459

Shukla, Amit• General Electric Corporation

Vane Segment Fixture Design $20,000

Singh, Kumar V.• National Science Foundation

Structural Assessment and Monitoring from Measured Spectral Data Using Wireless Sensor Network

$5,000

Sommers, Andrew D.• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers

Using Micro-Scale Anisotropic Surface Chemistry to Manipulate Condensate Dropletson Aluminum

$15,000

Paper and Chemical Engineering $110,620

Coffin, Douglas W.• Procter & Gamble The Physics of Wiping, Rubbing, and Scrubbing with Paper Towels; Developing Standardized Tests for Evaluating Wet-Durability of Paper Towels

$103,689

Department• Various Business Sources Research in the Paper Science Laboratories $4,931

Thrash, Marvin E.• Ohio Board of Regents Nanotechnology Applications Project $2,000


School of Fine Arts $30,449

Performing Arts Series $30,449

Liberatore, Patti H.• Arts Midwest Ilkhom Theatre “Ecstasy with the Pomegranate”

$5,000

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Liberatore, Patti H.• National Endowment for the Arts

ILKHOM Theatre ‘Ecstasy with the Pomegranate’

$10,000

Liberatore, Patti H.• Ohio Arts Council Performing Arts Series 2007-2008 Season $15,449

Graduate School and Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship $2,691,159

Graduate School and Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship $1,377,522

Cochrane, Bruce J.• Oxford Physical Therapy Graduate Assistantship in Physical Therapy $22,337

Pacey, Gilbert E.• Ohio Board of Regents Research Incentive Program $295,769

Pacey, Gilbert E.• Ohio Board of Regents Research Incentive Program $114,000

Pacey, Gilbert E.• Ohio Board of Regents Technology Commercialization Incentive Award

$12,266

Pacey, Gilbert E.• Various Business Sources License Fees for FY 2007-08 $933,150

Scripps Foundation and Gerontology Center $1,313,637

Applebaum, Robert A.• Ohio Department of Aging ODA Evaluation of Ohio’s Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Program: Phase II

$97,220

Applebaum, Robert A.Mehdizadeh, Khadijeh A.

• Ohio Department of Aging Tracking Long-Term Care Utilization in Ohio:July 2007 - June 2009

$73,907

Applebaum, Robert A.Kunkel, Suzanne R.

• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Quality Management Technical Assistance forthe Nursing Home Modernization Grants

$10,063

Applebaum, Robert A.Kunkel, Suzanne R.

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Quality Training for In-Home Workers $9,900

Ciferri, William B.• Cedar Village Cedar Village - Scripps Collaboration $108,078

Ciferri, William B.Nelson, Ian M.

• Masonic Senior Services Older Ohio Masonic Fraternity Member Survey

$58,604

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Kinney, Jennifer M.Kart, Cary S.


Impact of Monitoring Technology on FamilyCaregivers

$2,460

Kinney, Jennifer M.Kart, Cary S.


Impact of Monitoring Technology on FamilyCaregivers

$142,639

Kunkel, Suzanne R.• Ohio Board of Regents Long Term Care Research $311,047

Kunkel, Suzanne R.Ciferri, William B.


Preparing the Aging Network for AOA’s Choices for Independence Initiative

$374,696

Lokon, Elizabeth J.• Summerfair Cincinnati Promoting Engagement through the Arts (PETTA)

$1,800

Straker, Jane K.Nelson, Ian M.

• Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio

Butler County Elderly Services Program Evaluation: Phase I

$30,237

Straker, Jane K.• Ohio Department of Aging 2008 ODA Nursing Home Family SatisfactionSurvey

$83,486

Straker, Jane K.• Vital Research Consultation on Implementing and Testing Ohio’s Residential Care Facility - Resident Satisfaction Survey - Phase I

$6,626

Straker, Jane K.• Vital Research Consultation on Implementing and Testing Ohio’s Residential Care Facility - Resident Satisfaction Survey - Phase I

$2,874

Other Offices $988,750

Art Museum $10,000

Wicks, Robert S.• National Endowment for the Arts

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Selections from the Miami University Art Museum

$10,000

Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching $140,000

Cox, Milton D.• Ohio Learning Network Establish and Manage an Ohio Learning Network Learning Community Initiative Regional Center at Miami

$140,000

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Coalition for a Healthy Community/ Student Health Service $45,000

Urra, Daniel E.• Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

ODADAS Community Grant $45,000

Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute $65,000

Longo, Nicholas V.Knight-Abowitz, KathleenWoiteshek, Sarah E.

• McCormick Tribune Foundation

Leadership Education and the Revitalization ofDemocracy: A National Symposium

$65,000

Intercollegiate Athletics $227,979

Lener, Jason A.• National Collegiate Athletic Association

Special Assistance Fund 2007-2008 $60,800


Special Assistance Fund 2007-2008 $23,215


Student Athlete Opportunity Fund 2006-2007 $143,964

Interfaith Circle $1,200

Barth, Whittney L.Chan, Angie

• Oxford Community Foundation

Day of Interfaith Youth Service at Miami $1,200

Office of Health Education, Coalition for a Healthy Community - Oxford $500

McNeill, Leslie H.• Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

2008 Underage Drinking Prevention: Town Hall Meeting

$500

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Office of Health Education/ Coalition for a Healthy Community $70,000

Murray, Karen A.Urra, Daniel E.


Oxford Coalition for a Healthy Community and Miami University High Risk Drinking Prevention Initiative

$25,000

Murray, Karen A.Urra, Daniel E.


Oxford Coalition for a Healthy Community and Miami University High Risk Drinking Prevention Initiative

$45,000

Office of the Provost $100,000

Herbst, Jeffrey I.• Office of Chinese Language Council International (Haban)

Confucius Institute at Miami to Create ChineseLanguage and Cultural Opportunities

$100,000

Physical Facilities/ Recycling Office $31,689

Glover, Alicia M.Vaughn, Gregory D.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources

College and University Recycling and WasteReduction Program

$31,689

Student Financial Aid $8,500

White, Dawn R.• Scioto County Area Foundation

Student Assistance Scholarships $8,500

University Libraries $4,813

Hurst, Susan J.Shrimplin, Aaron

• American Library Association

‘User Attitudes’ Toward E-books: A Q Methodology Study

$4,813

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William Holmes McGuffey Museum/ Physical Facilities $90,000

Gordon, Stephen C.Keller, Robert G.

• The Getty Foundation Comprehensive Survey of Historic Buildings,Educational Outreach and Historic Preservation Plan

$90,000

WMUB $194,069

Callison, Cleve T.• Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Radio Community Service Grant - Fiscal Year2008

$156,187

Callison, Cleve T.• ETech Ohio ETech Ohio $37,882

Regional Campus - Hamilton $1,077,177

Anthropology- Hamilton $76,636

Cinnamon, John M.• U.S. Department of Education

Mademoiselle: The Biography of a Spirit in Equatorial Africa

$76,636

Botany- Hamilton $10,000

Kwit, Charles• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Factors that Contribute to the Production andMaintenance of Kirtland’s Warbler Habitat in the Bahamas

$10,000

Continuing Education- Hamilton $391,365

Weber, Kathleen M.• Various Business Sources Continuing Education Classes $391,365

History- Hamilton $232,276

Johnson, Martin P.Carrafiello, Michael L.


Journey to Freedom: A History and Civics Summer Academy

$232,276

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Microbiology- Hamilton



Zoology- Hamilton $366,900


Berg, David J.Sei, Makiri


RUI: Patterns of Biodiversity of Benthic Invertebrates in Chihuahuan Desert Springs

$340,000

Berg, David J.Sei, Makiri


RUI: Patterns of Biodiversity of Benthic Invertebrates in Chihuahuan Desert Springs

$7,000

Berg, David J.• New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Further Assessment of the Gammarus pecos Species Complex of New Mexico

$19,900

Regional Campus - Middletown $1,756,727

Applied Research Center $725,365

Seufert, Robert L.Campbell, Darlene G.

• Anthem UM Services, Inc. Health Management Corporation (HMC) Virginia Medicaid Healthy Returns Care Management Program Evaluation II

$55,000

Seufert, Robert L.• Anthem UM Services, Inc. Health Management Corporation (HMC)Virginia Medicaid Healthy Returns Care Management Program Evaluation

$55,000


• Business Federation Middletown City School District 2007 PublicOpinion Survey

$15,500


• Butler Technology and Career Development Schools

Butler Tech Core Standards Interviews 2007-08

$11,000


• Madison County Commissioners

Madison County Needs Assessment 2008-09 $19,000

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Madison County Prevention & Parent Education Evaluation2008-09

$1,600



Madison County Prevention & Parenting Education Evaluation

$1,500


• Mental Health & RecoveryBoard of Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties

Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Evaluation

$3,500


• Miami Valley Career Technology Center

Dual Career Enrollment Program Evaluation 2008

$6,500


• Miami Valley Career Technology Center

Dual Enrollment Program Evaluation 2007 $3,500


• Middletown Chamber of Commerce

Middletown Chamber of Commerce MemberSurvey

$1,265



Faculty Development in Automotive Hybrid Vehicle Technology Summer Institute II

$12,000


• Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

Parents Who Host Lose the Most: Don’t Be aParty to Teenage Drinking Program Evaluation

$20,000


• RIDGE Project Abstinence Education Evaluation $35,000



ATM Education (Abstinence Til Marriage) Evaluation

$12,000



Butler County Board of MR/DD Provider Satisfaction Survey

$18,000



Pathblazer Evaluation $5,000


• U.S. Department of Transportation

Traffic Highway Safety Evaluation and ActionPlanning, a.k.a. Seat Belt, Alcohol, and Misc Safety Issues

$450,000

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Center for Chemistry Education $542,970

Sarquis, Arlyne M.• U.S. Department of Education- Ohio Board ofRegents

Advancing Ohio’s Physical Science Proficiency VI

$299,970

Sarquis, Arlyne M.• U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services

Phase II: Health RICH: Health, Risks, Information and Choices

$243,000

Chemistry and Biochemistry- Middletown

• Blank Text


Continuing Education- Middletown $403,392

Jesse, Edel M.• Various Business Sources Continuing Education Classes $284,164

McNab, Patricia L.• Various Business Sources Continuing Education Classes $119,228

English- Middletown $5,000

Cotugno, Marianne• Middletown Community Foundation

GED Writing Contest $3,000

Cotugno, Marianne• Middletown Rotary Club GED Writing Contest $2,000

Office of Dean - Middletown Campus $80,000

Sommers, Jeffrey D.• Cincinnati State Technicaland Community College

Tech Prep $80,000

Zoology- Middletown

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University Multiple Units $2,646,695

Botany/ Zoology/ Teacher Education $179,352

Schussler, ElisabethBautista, Nazan U.Solomon, Nancy G.Steinly, Bruce A.Hickey, R. James


Integrated Pedagogy to Promote Understanding of Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry in a College Biology Laboratory

$179,352

Center for Health Enhancement/ Chemistry and Biochemistry $167,772

Alessio, HelaineHagerman, Ann E.


Gene Expression and Phenotypic Consequences of Laboratory Housing in Aging Rats

$167,772

Chemistry and Biochemistry- Oxford / Chemistry and Biochemistry- Middletown $576,078

Makaroff, Christopher A.Bretz, Stacey L.Sarquis, Jerry L.Sarquis, Arlyne M.


Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarships to Recruit and Retain Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors

$576,078

Computer Science and Systems Analysis/ Center for Writing Excellence $21,877

Burge, Janet E.Anderson, Paul V.


The Software Communication Chautauqua Series

$21,877

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Mathematics and Statistics/ Teacher Education $224,226

D’Ambrosio, Beatriz S.Edwards, Michael T.Harper, Suzanne R.Johnson, Iris D.


Miami University Partnership for Enhancing Teaching in Math (MUPET)

$224,226

Miami University Hamilton Campus Kids/ Miami University Middletown Child Care Center/ / MiamiUniversity Oxford Childcare Center, Mini University, Inc.

$75,878

Leader, Jacqueline M.Jones, Ann M.Kochensparger, Kellie A.Haislar, Adolph


Miami University CCAMPIS Grant - a.k.a. Miami University Three Campus Childcare Centers

$75,878

Microbiology- Oxford/ Microbiology- Hamilton Campus $206,700

Balish, Mitchell F.Abshire, Kelly Z.


Gliding Motility and Cytadherence in Mycoplasma penetrans

$206,700

Middletown and Hamilton Campus Business and Industry Centers $70,000

Cowan, Marjorie M.• Armin J. Fleck ScholarshipTrust

Armin J. Fleck Quality Assurance ScholarshipFund

$50,000

Cowan, Marjorie M.• Armin J. Fleck ScholarshipTrust

Armin J. Fleck Quality Assurance ScholarshipFund - Round II

$20,000

Office of Health Education/ Kinesiology and Health $100,000

Urra, Daniel E.Zullig, Keith J.Murray, Karen A.


Drug Free Communities Support Program $100,000

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Ohio's Evaluation & Assessment Center for Mathematics and Science Education/ Chemistry andBiochemistry

$21,000


ODE Seed Grant (Southwest Ohio Physics andInquiry Professional Development)

$21,000

Paper and Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry and Biochemistry $132,157

Kerr, Lei L.Sommer, André J.

• U.S. Department of Energy Defect Chemistry Study of Nitrogen Doped ZnO Thin Films

$132,157

The Discovery Center/ Teacher Education/ Interdisciplinary Studies- Project Dragonfly $293,066

McCollum, Terry L.Myers, Christopher A.Cummins, R. Hays

• U.S. Department of Education- Ohio Board ofRegents

iDiscovery: Sustaining Professional Development Through Web-Based Learning Communities

$293,066

The Discovery Center/ Teacher Education/ School for Education Health and Society/ Physics/ College ofArts and Science

$442,589

McCollum, Terry L.Blue, Jennifer M.Stinson, Kevin


Southwest Ohio Science Institutes, Grades 3-6 $442,589

Zoology- Hamilton/ Zoology- Oxford/ Zoology- Middletown $136,000

Keane, BrianSolomon, Nancy G.Harding, Paul A.


Investigation of Genes and Complex Social Behavior Under Ecologically Relevant Conditions

$130,000

Keane, BrianSolomon, Nancy G.Harding, Paul A.


Investigation of Genes and Complex Social Behavior Under Ecologically Relevant Conditions

$6,000

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TABLE III MIAMI UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS

SUBMITTING PROPOSALS July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008

From July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, a total 271 University faculty, staff, and students prepared and submitted 580 proposals to outside organizations for funding of academic projects. Their affiliations and last names appear in the table below. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of proposals, if more than one, for which an individual was listed as (one of) the Principal Investigator(s).

Arts and Science, College of

American Studies Program Godeanu

Anthropology Akers, Hay-Rollins (2), Larson (2), Peterson (2)

Botany Barnum (2), Hartmann, Kiss, Li (10), Liang (5), Money, Moore (3), Schussler (3), Shen, Stevens, Xing (2)

Center for Animal Behavior Hoeffler (2), Rypstra (2)

Center for Neuroscience Isaacson (2)

Center for Environmental, Education, Baldwin, Berg, Kaufman, (6) Natural History, and Conservation

Center for Public Management and Russo (5) Regional Affairs/Political Science

Center for School-based Mental Paternite Health Programs

Chemistry and Biochemistry Bretz (5), Cox, Crowder (6), Gordon, Gung (3), Hagerman (2), Hartley (2), Hawes, Jutson, Kennedy, M. (7), Lorigan (2), Makaroff (3), Pacey (2), Sommer (36), Taylor (2), Wang (2), Zou (4)

Classics Torlone

College of Arts and Science Callahan

Comparative Religion Wilson

Ecology Research Center Boone, Crist, Rypstra, Stasek, Wrinn

Ecology, Evolution and Boone (3) Environmental Biology

Electron Microscopy Facility Edelmann (3)

English Fuller (2), Jayasena, Lewiecki-Wilson, Schoolman

French Mallette (2)

Geography Abbitt, Henry (2), Maingi, Renwick (5)

Geology Currie, Dilek (2), Dong (9), Levy (2), McWilliams, Rakovan, J. (2), Widom

German, Russian, and East Asian Languages DiDonato

History Baerstein (2), de Boer (3), McVety, Zinsser

Institute of Environmental Sciences* Boardman (3), McCollum, D., Pradham, Rakovan, M. (4), Woy-Hazelton

Interdisciplinary Studies* Cummins (2), Green, Myers

Journalism Program Tobin Mathematics and Statistics Bailer, D’Ambrosio, Davenport (3), Dowling, Farley, Harper, Larson,

Ortiz, Pritikin, Smith, R., Waikar, Wright

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Miami Center for Nepal Studies Subedi (2)

Miami University Center for Cox, Pacey, Spendel, Zou Nanotechnology

Microbiology Actis (3), Balish (3), Bollman (3), Bridge, Cheng, Janssen , Lee, Morgan-Kiss, Rim

Myaamia Project Baldwin

Philosophy Momeyer

Physics Blue (4), Clemens (2), DeVries, Eid, Jaeger, Pechan, Urayama (2), Yarrison-Rice (2)

Political Science Marshall, Saine

Psychology Abele, Best, Diekman, Fishman, Flaspohler (2), Fritz, Green (10), Johnson, J. (4), Kerig, McConnell, Messman-Moore, Paternite (8), Smart, Stasser, Vanderzee, Waller (2)

Sociology and Gerontology Bulanda, R.

Spanish and Portuguese del-Teso-Craviotto, Klingenberg

Speech Pathology and Audiology Baker (2), Glaspey (2), Hutchinson (3), Weinrich

Women’s Studies Program Frederickson

Zoology Bowling (2), Castelli, Chesh (2), Costanzo, Costello, Del Rio-Tsonis, Fernandes (4), Fisk (5), Gonzalez, Hamilton (5), Kaufman (5), Killian, Kiss, A., Lee (3), Meikle, Moeller (2), Oris (8), Robinson, Schaeffer (2), Seidel, Vanni, Williamson (8)

* FY 08 Unit moved to College of Arts & Science Business Administration, School of

Center Business Excellence Ballou, Harman, Heitger

Economics Roberson

Marketing Coyle, Platt

Education, Health and Society, School of

Center for Health Enhancement Alessio, Potteiger

Center for Human Development, Abbitt (3) Learning & Technology

Educational Leadership Abes, Carlson, Knight-Abowitz, Poetter, Terrell (2)

Educational Psychology Bergen, Cole, Dickey, Washburn-Moses (2)

Family Studies and Social Work Bush (2), Goldberg, Joseph, Kuvalanka (2), Lim, Newsome (2), Peterson, Radina

Kinesiology and Health Chase, Claytor (2), Fennell, Lipnickey, Potteiger, Ward (3), Zullig (2)

Miami University Partnership Office Poetter (2)

Ohio’s Evaluation & Assessment Center Kahle (24), McCollum, T. for Mathematics and Science in Ohio

Teacher Education Cooper, Edwards, Misco (2), Mokhtari (2), Socol, Webster

The Discovery Center McCollum, T. (9)

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School of Education, Health and Society Johnson, Kahle Engineering and Applied Science, School of

Computer Science and Systems Analysis Bachmann, Burge (2), Cross (3), Frikken (4), Gannod (2), Karro (2) Kiper, Opyrchal, Ozden, Rao, Troy

Electrical and Computer Engineering Cheng (5), Garmatyuk, Graessle, Herdtner, McCollum, J. (2), Morton (8), Zhou, Q. (2)

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Dollar (2), Gundler, Khan, Koo (2), Moller, Shukla (9), Singh (6), Sommers (3)

Paper and Chemical Engineering Almquist (2), Coffin (2), Department (5), Kerr (2), Lalvani, Thrash (4)

Fine Arts, School of

Art Adams

Center for Community Engagement Dutton In Over the Rhine

Music Averbach

Performing Arts Series Liberatore (2)

Graduate School and Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship (GSOARS)

GSOARS Cochrane, Pacey (5)

Scripps Foundation and Gerontology Applebaum (5), Kunkel (4), Lokon, Nelson (2), Straker (5) Center

Other Offices

Center for Writing Excellence Anderson

Coalition for a Health Community McNeill, Urra (2)

Intercollegiate Athletics Lener (2)

Interfaith Circle Barth, Chan

Office of Health Education McNeill

Office of the Provost Herbst, Skillings (3)

Physical Facilities- Recycling Office Glover (3), Vaughn, G. (3)

Student Financial Aid White

Student Health Services McNeill

University Libraries Resnis, (2), Yu

William Holmes McGuffey Museum Sheumaker (3)

WMUB Callison (5) Regional Campus- Hamilton

Art- Hamilton Wilson (3)

Botany- Hamilton Gladish

Continuing Education- Hamilton Weber (3)

Computer and Information Courte Technology- Hamilton

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Engineering Technology- Hamilton Speckert

English- Hamilton Johnson, K. (2)

Center for Civic Engagement- Hamilton Carrafiello, Johnson, P., Moyer

Mathematics and Statistics- Hamilton Sanders

Office of the Dean- Hamilton Lamborg

Zoology- Hamilton Berg (5) Regional Campus- Middletown

Applied Research Center Campbell (17), Frabotta, Seufert (20)

Center for Chemistry Education Sarquis, A. (3)

Chemistry and Biochemistry- Middletown Kittredge, Marine, Vail

Computer and Information Technology- Bishop-Clark Middletown

Continuing Education- Middletown Jesse (9), McNab (12)

English- Middletown Coutugno (4)

Office of the Dean- Middletown Sommers, D.

Office of the Dean- Middletown Melby (9) Campus-Community Connection/ Miami Middletown Downtown

Middletown and Hamilton Campus Cowan (2) Business and Industry Centers

Philosophy- Middletown Domino

Sociology and Gerontology- Middletown Lynch

Student Affairs- Middletown Brown-Wright, Prier

Student Services- Middletown Brown, Ferguson

The Illuminati- Middletown Lawrence, Melbye (2)

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TABLE IV UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS

Fall 2007

Department Faculty Mentor Student Researcher Project Title

Anthropology Anthropology Art Art Botany Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Geology Geology Geology Kinesiology & Health

George S. Esber Ronald H. Spielbauer Ellen E. Adams Tracey E. Featherstone Quinn Li Richard L. Bretz Benjamin W. Gung Hongcai J. Zhou James M. McCollum James M. McCollum James M. McCollum Mike R. Brudzinski Hailiang Dong Jonathan Levy Diana M. Spillman

Amy D. Bergseth Heather A. Hillenbrand Aaron J. Tacinelli Emily E. Moorhead Diana M. Kroll Alison M. Herrick Heather E. Davis Aaron G. Nash Jason R. Pennington Kyle A. Green Daniel J. Anderson James D. Reynolds Jacob A. Berlier David A. Vanderburgh Tim J. Carey Michael E. Bishop Stephanie L. Brady Kavita S. Patel

Legacies of Ledger Art: Conversing with Native American Artists Understanding Lithic Technologies through Methodological Study Teaching Gothic: Parisian Scholasticism and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris The Reinvention of Craft: An Exploration of Textiles in Fine Arts Expression and Purification of Recombinant TEV Protease from Bacteria Isolation and Identification of a Unique Chemical Component from an Aloe Species Synthesis of Cicutoxin Modification of Topology in Metal Organic Frameworks via Nonplanar Ligands Total Body Performance Analyzer Miami Redblade: Autonomous Lawn Mower Robot Mosaic Earthquake Locations from the Miami University Seismic Array in the Oaxaca Region of Southern Mexico Bioavailability of Iron (III) in Loess Sediment Investigating Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction at a Municipal Well Field Integration of Nutritional Education within the Public School Curriculum

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Management Mechanical & Mfg Engineering Mechanical & Mfg Engineering Mechanical & Mfg Engineering Mechanical & Mfg Engineering Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Psychology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology

Megan M. Gerhardt Fazeel J. Khan Robert J. Setlock Robert J. Setlock James T. Van Kuren Mitchell F. Balish Mitchell F. Balish Joseph M. Carlin Joseph M. Carlin Gary R. Janssen Marcia R. Lee Mia W. Biran Phyllis Callahan Joyce J. Fernandes Joyce J. Fernandes Kathleen A. Killian

Benjamin A. Everly Eric E. Eisbrenner David J. Monk Cody A. Yarletts Stephen P. Meador Ryan M. Underwood Jordan P. Norton Brittany L. Peterson Katherine E. McClain Joshua T. Trester Andrew K. Stepleton Laura C. Budd Natalie L. Burch Kiran A. Faryar Holly M. Rataiczak Meredith L. Dorr Stephen P. Werner

Perceptions of Acceptance and Inclusion of GLB Students Development of Morphing Structures Using Shape Memory Polymers High Performance Water Rocket Development of Model for Hybrid Pneumatic-Combustion Engines Miami University Alternative Fuels Research Initiative The Morphology and Life Cycle of Mycoplasma gallinarum Identification of Specific DNA Sequences Associated with the Electron-dense Core in Mycoplasma galliseptiam Increased mRNA Stability in Dexamethansone Enhanced Indoleamine 2-,3-Dioxygenase Activity Investigating Pre and Post-translational Differences in JAK1 Protein Expression in Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia psittaci-infected Cell Cultures The Influence of Nucleotides Upstream to the Start Codon on Gene Expression in Escherichia coli Effect of pH Upon Germinative Potential of an Emerging Fungal Pathogen The Affects of Antidepressants on Levels of Emotional Intelligence Prolactin Response to Stress in Postpartum Females Programmed Cell Death in the Nervous System During Drosophila Metamorphosis Sexual Dimorphism in the Adult Abdominal Motor System in Drosophila Effects of Acute Stress on Proliferation and Neurogenesis in the Brain of an Adult Male Cricket

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Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology

Kathleen A. Killian Katia Rio-Tsonis Paul J. Schaeffer Jack C. Vaughn

David C. Kamm Laura K. Smiley Dominique Wagner Amber S. Zimmer Noelle K. Pollino

Does Mating Behavior in Crickets Lead to an Increase in Neurogenesis? Characterization of a Protein That Induces Lens Regeneration in Newts Investigation of Tropical vs. Temperate Avian Energetics Multiple rnp-4f and sas10 mRNA Isoforms in Regulation of Drosophila Gene Expression Via an Antisense Mechanism

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TABLE IV UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS

Spring 2008


Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Educational Psychology Educational Psychology Educational Psychology Engineering Technology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Physics

Richard L. Bretz Neil D. Danielson Michael A. Kennedy Richard T. Taylor Aimin Wang Aimin Wang Aimin Wang Gary S. Drigel Joseph M. Carlin Joseph M. Carlin Marcia R. Lee Michael J. Pechan

Anna M. Ulyshen William J. Huber Matthew J. Smola Heather R. Mandrell Keir B. McEachern Hana M. Scibetta Jingyi Wang Dan J. Hellenbrand Brendan J. Kuhl Bill H. Willet Kerry E. Willet Stacey L. Fisher Jennica N. Johns Dawn E. Widener Jacob W. Mayer

Isolating an Antifungal Component in a New Aloe Species Poly (ether-etherketone) (PEEK) Monolithic Columns for Separation Science Identifying Novel Proteins Encoded by Singleton Genes in Anabaena Organically Modified Silica via Click Chemistry Gender Differences in the Nonverbal Domain of Facial Expression Which is the Better Method to Differ Close Characteristics? Comparing the Impact of Positively & Negatively Stated Items on Students' Self-Evaluation Residential Elevator Design Comparison of Clamydia Trachomatis and Chlamydia Psittaci Protein Localized to the Host Nucleus Effect of Dexamethasone on Indoleamine 2,3 Dioxygenase Activity and Growth of Chlamydia in Human Monocytes Effect of Aloe Barbadensis Upon Viability and Germination of an Emerging Fungal Pathogen Development and Testing of an Electromagnetically Powered Device

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Physics Physics Psychology Psychology Psychology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology

Jan M. Yarrison-Rice Jan M. Yarrison-Rice Jon A. Sefcek Leonard J. Smart Robin D. Thomas Kathleen A. Killian Richard E. Lee Douglas B. Meikle David G. Pennock Ann L. Rypstra Ann L. Rypstra Jack C. Vaughn

Jesse R. Manders Caroline C. Scacca Colin A. Boyle Elizabeth L. Phelps Kelly N. Vitatoe Kristin E. Rotar Richard M. Durbin Vanessa H. Dollo Samantha K. Herrmann Christopher J. Vetter Daniel J. Kozlowski Rocklyn S. York Julianne T. Yang

Characterization and Applications of Photonic Bandgap and Traditional Ridge Waveguides Using Gold Nanospheres as Biosensors with Surfaced Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Changes in Fertility Risk and its Effect on Economic Compensation The Nature of Visuo-Postural Coupling in a Moving Room Choking Under Pressure: Verbalizing Problem Stapes to Enhance Performance Cellular Properties of Neuroprogenitor Cells in the Adult Cricket Brain The Effects of Indirect Chilling Inquiry and High Temperature Pulses on ATP Levels in Flesh Flies (Sarcophaga crassipalpis) The Effect of Soil Moisture on the White-footed Mouse (P. leucopus) in Various Forest Fragments The Role of DYH14 Inner Arm Dynein in Ciliary Movement The Effect of Temperature and Humidity on Foraging and Activity in the Species Pardosa Milvina The Relationship Between Prey Quality and Reproductive Success in the Wolf Spider, Pardosa milvina A Role for dADAR Editase in Regulation of Alternative Intron Splicing in the Fruit-Fly Drosophila

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TABLE V UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOLAR AWARDS

Summer 2008


Anthropology Anthropology Anthropology Anthropology Architecture and Interior Design Architecture and Interior Design Art Art Art Botany Botany Botany Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry

M. Cameron HayRollins Susan A. Paulson Homayun Sidky Ronald H. Spielbauer John M. Humphries Murali Paranandi Susan R. Ewing Ralph Raunft Dana Saulnier John Z. Kiss Richard C. Moore Elisabeth Schussler Richard L. Bretz Neil D. Danielson

Emily A. Layman Zachary D. Hausrath Joseph E. Baur Kevin A. Johnston Claire M. Showalter Joseph C. Puchala Caitlin M. Craig Emily C. Hostetter Jessica D. Pardue Jane A. Hopkins Javier I. Iriart Alexandria M.Intorcio Intorcio Eric D. Doerr Rebecca I. Cooper

Culture in a Cup: The Effects of Globalization on Identify in French Cafes Economic Development Cultural Continually, & Environmental Consideration in Brazil Tibetans in Exile: Conveying Anthropological knowledge through file Taking Care of the Land: First Nations Approaches and Perspectives Connecting Cultures: Finding Common Ground Through Architecture Exploring the Generative Potential of Computer Modeling Light and Art in Italy Primitive in Education Women and the Body in Visual Media as Inspiration for Art Analysis of Phototropism and Growth of Plants in Space The Functional Diversification of Recent Gene Duplicates in Arabidopsis thaliana Plant Blindness: Knowledge Differences Between Plant and Animal Categories Isolation and Identification of the Active Antifungal Agent in Native and Commercial Aloe Plant Species Minimal Invasive Approach toward the Determination of Environmental Pollutants in Birds using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

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Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry Communication Communication Comparative Religion Computer Science & Systems Analysis Computer Science & Systems Analysis Computer Science & Systems Analysis Educational Psychology Educational Psychology Electrical and Computer Engineering

C. Scott Hartley Michael A. Kennedy Michael A. Kennedy Michael A. Kennedy Michael Novak Richard T. Taylor Stephanie S. Rollie David Sholle Elizabeth Wilson Valerie Cross Keith B. Frikken Gerald C. Gannod Kathy McMahon Klosterman Aimin Wang James M. McCollum

Thomas J. Sullivan Bryan J. Glaenzer Eshwar H. Ramadas Matthew J. Smola Kyoung Joo Jin Christina M. Mueller Hunter R. Felknor Kelsey A. Fenn Andrew J. Miner Marina Orekov John R. Wallrabenstein Holly L. Connor Kaitlyn A. Baker Song Li Brian C. Wagner

Tubular Liquid Crystals Self-Assembled Via Hydrogen Bonding Characterization of the Mental Binding Properties and Identification of the Ca2+ Binding Motif in Calcium Binding Protein (CcbP) in Cyanobacteria Metabolite Differentiation of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Identifying Novel Proteins Encoded by Singleton Genes in Anabaens Chemistry of Emerging Anti-Cancer Drugs Variations in Nanoparticle Proportions by Adjustment of Flow Reactor Parameters An Examination of Family Communication in the Sherpa Culture Scientific Enlightenment in Exile: Linking Tibet and the Modern World How do Global Climate Changes Affect Jultra-Violet Radiation and Zooplankton Behavior? Information Retrieval on Software System Overall Lifecycle Timeline (IR-SSOLT) Privacy Preserving Protocols Techniques for the Automated Transformation and Manipulation of Literary Works Access to Olmstead A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Government Services Internet Addiction Among Chinese College Students Microcontroller Cluster Experiment

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Engineering Technology English English English English English English English English Geography Geology History History Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Padmasiri V. Ranatunga Christopher F. Cheek Eric K. Goodman Laura C. Mandell Patrick J. Murphy Jacquelyn Rahman Catherine A. Wagner Catherine A. Wagner Anita C. Wilson Kimberly E. Medley Jonathan Levy Andrew R.L. Cayton Osaak Olumwullah R. Hays Cummins

William H. Willet Thomas E. Speaker Matthew J. Weinkam Michael D. Hanus Michelle M. Taylor Shireen P. Baghestani Ashley D. Colley Daniel C. Smith Chelsea M. Chase Joshua S. Helin Stephanie L. Brady Douglas E. Haynes Anna-Margaret Yarbrough Karen V. Gotter

Study of Composite Delamination Under Fatigue Loading Finding the Effect of Rhythm, Phrasing and Structure on Poetry and Prose The State of Ohio’s Literary Journals: A Review of the History and Present Position of University Reviews Effect in Video Games: A Study in Applying Literary and Cinematic Technique with Ethics to Video Games The Scholarly Fiction of Montague Rhodes James Bodies in Battle Prevailing Metaphors in Exercise Getting Beyond the Text: Multimedia Artwork in London Scene and Unscene: Synthesizing Poetry and Photography Study of the Genre of Travel Writing Community Empowerment through Conservative Enterprise at Mt. Kasigaug, Kenya Investigating Groundwater and Surface Water Interactions at a Municipal Well Field in Southwest Ohio A Narrative History of Phi Delta Theta’s Alpha Chapter at Miami University The Racial Gap in Social Equality: A Comparative Study of Johannesburg South Africa, and Montgomery, Alabama Establishing Baseline Measurements of Stream Health, Water Quality and Habitat Development on the Upper Mill Creek Riparian System

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Interdisciplinary Studies Program Interdisciplinary Studies Program International Studies Program Kinesiology and Health Kinesiology and Health Kinesiology and Health Kinesiology and Health Kinesiology and Health Mathematics & Statistics Mathematics & Statistics Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Eugene W. Metcalf Christopher R. Wolfe Stanley W. Toops Helaine Alessio Thelma S. Horn Jeffrey A. Potteiger Jeffrey A. Potteiger Rose Marie Ward Olga A. Brezhneva Douglas A. Noe Amit Shukla Kumar V. Singh Andrew D. Sommers

Cayla E. Adams Amy L. Humphrey Tho Nguyen Joseph J. Guth Christine A. Young Brittney Bernardoni Nicole M. Mitchell Nicole K. M. Gillens Jacob M. Bellman Iordan V. Ganev Cory A. Sellers Daniel A. Holt Matthew J. Widdowson

Art, Ideology and Power: The Impact of the Idea of Primitivism on Modern and Contemporary Art Finding our Limit An Empirical Study of the Generative Property of Creative Language Cultural Comparison between Vietnam and Tanzania in a Post-Colonial Context Comparison of Gene Expressions in Mile and Female Rats with Different Access to Activity Examining the Relationship Between Coaches' Behavior and Perceived Team Cohesion in Adolescent Female Athletes Effect of Exercise and Meal Timing on Fat Oxidation in Overweight and Obese Individuals Influence of Carbohydrate Ingestion on Fat Oxidation in Overweight and Obese Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexual Dynamics of Clocks in Four-Space: Simulation, Experimentation, Analysis Mixed Models in Ecology: Comparing Classical and Bayesian Analyses Dynamics of Clocks in Four-space: Simulation, Experimentation, Analysis Inverse Problems in Vibration (Structural Health Monitoring and Control) Single-phase Convective Heat Transfer of Nanofluids in a Horizontal Tube

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Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology Music Music Music Paper & Chemical Engineering Paper & Chemical Engineering Paper & Chemical Engineering Philosophy

Luis A. Actis Mitchell F. Balish Xiao-Wen Cheng Xiao-Wen Cheng Xiao-Wen Cheng Marcia R. Lee Claire L. Boge Tammy L. Kernodle Robert J. Thomas Catherine Almquist D. Steven Keller Marvin E. Thrash, Jr. Brian Domino

Sean P. Gallagher Lidia S. Arikat Dean J. Campbell Andrew Kilianski Weiying Wang Sehee S. Rim Ashley E. Calhoun John D. Scheflow Samuel C. Jacobson Ryan E. Long Louis R. Troll Sheryl Kavetza Krysten M. North

Analysis of the Second Iron Uptake System of Acinetobacter baumannii 17978 Protein Factors Associated with Attachment and Gliding Motility in Mycoplasma Tissue Tropism Studies of Spodoptera exigua multicapsid nucleopolyhderovius (SeMNPV) in Heterologous Insect Hosts Using Fluorescent Protein Report System Biochemical Characterization of Virally encoded RNA Polymerases of Ascovirus Secretome Changes of Sf21 Cells upon Infection by Autographa californica Multicapsid Necleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) Sublethal Effects of Plant Extracts Upon Opportunistic Fungal Pathogens Tracing Theories on Semiotics in Music in Two of Robert Hatten’s Books Constructing the New Counterculture: Exploring Music, Place and Identity in the Midwest A Study of Metamorphosis of Franz Liszt’s Transcendental Etudes: Developments in Tonal Music, Piano Technique, and Musical Ideology in the Age of Romanticism Transport and Fate of Nanoparticles through Porous Materials Spatial Mapping of Fibrous Web Density by Laser Profilometry and Beta Ray Transmission Radiography The Use of Immobilized Cell Cultures in Bioreactors On the Possibility of Engaging Philosophy in the Miami Community

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Physics Physics Physics Physics Political Science Political Science Political Science Political Science Psychology Psychology Psychology Psychology Sociology & Gerontology Spanish & Portuguese Speech Pathology & Audiology Speech Pathology & Audiology Teacher Education

Samir Bali Burcin S. Bayram Khaliid Eid Paul K. Urayama Karen L. Dawisha John P. Forren Alana Van Gundy-Yoder Monica C. Schneider Mia Biran Amanda Diekman Gary Stasser Robin D. Thomas C. Lee Harrington Darcy Donahue Amy M. Glaspey Donna R. Scarborough Iris Deloach Johnson

Richard V. Wagner Brian M. Sympson Tyler J. Brest Joshua A. Jasensky Jonathan M. Gair Kelly M. Norman Eric C. Cook Jenna N. Kruse Natalie L. Burch Sarah M. Banchefsky Kathleen Lewis Carly A. Sellers Nikoia D. Bennett Natalie C. Holzaepfel Robin M. Purdy Leah C. Siekemeyer Adrianna J. Chestnut

Photon and Atom Transport in Atom Traps and Optical Lattices Electron Imaging Using Photoionization Technique fStudies of Giant Magnetoresistance in GaMNAs Microstructures Effects of Pressure on the Excited-State Emission Properties of NADH The Politics of Evolving Security Concerns and Continuing European Union Integration in Central Europe State v. Carswell: Implementation and Impact The Dimension of Race and Its Effects on Education The Effects Online Campaigning The Affects of Antidepressants on levels of Emotional Intelligence Prevention of Promotion Focus and Accepting Social Change Sequential Decision Making Faces and Names: Stereotypes, Name Learning, and the Elderly The Effects of Parental Attachment to Sexual Orientation Women and the Inquisition: Four Case Studies Phonetic Transcription of Disordered and On-English Speech Sounds Assessment of Hyoid Bone Movement with Thin Liquid using Ultrasound in Preschool Children Prevalence of the Use of Games in the Development of Early Number Concepts: Through the Scope of the People (Americans and Europeans)

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Theatre Women’s Studies Program Women’s Studies Program Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology Zoology

Roger Bechtel Gwendolyn Etter-Lewis Cheryl L. Johnson David J. Berg David J. Berg Maria J. Gonzalez Lori G. Isaacson Paul F. James David G. Pennock David G. Pennock Ann L. Rypstra Jack C. Vaughn Craig E. Williamson Craig E. Williamson

Laura J. Ferdinand Sara E. Matherne Anne M. Rohlfer Allison C. Fralick Christopher G. Webber Theodore A. Lyon Fred J. Harold Jamie R. Klements Andrew M. Todd Katherine A. Young Daniel J. Kozlowski Katherine M. McDowell Michael Cohen Samuel Y. Lee

The Role of the Festival in Intercultural Theatre: Cultural Appropriation in a Globalized World The Cultural Attitudes and Implications of Breastfeeding Women in Revolution: Case Studies of China, South Africa and AFghanistan in the Mid-twentieth Century Detection of Cryptic Species of Planarians (Dugesia spp) in the Chihuahuan Desert Using DNA Barcoding Techniques Invertebrates in Drift with a Unique Species of Mussel in a Desert River Selective Feeding on Larval Gizzard Shad before and After the invasion of Daphnia lumholtzi in an Ohio Lake The Role of Pre-ganglionic Input to SCG in Regulating BDNF Levels Generation Cell Lines to Determine the Role of the Individual NHE Isoforms in the EIPA-mediated Activation of SAC and PIZA in Sperm The Role Of Inner-arm Dyneins in Ciliary Motility via Tetrahymena thermophila Deriving the Function of DYH-24 in Tetrahymena thermophila in its Role in Cilia an Flagella Movement Effect of Temperature and Humidity on Foraging and Activity of Pardos milvina Evaluation of Three Antisense RNA Models for Control of rnp-4f Gene Expression in Drosophila UVR Tolerance and Avoidance How do Global Climate Changes Affect Jultra-Violet Radiation and Zooplankton Behavior?

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Students embrace undergraduate research at Miami University

Miami offers a myriad of undergraduate research experiences, including senior capstones, summer scholars and other associated programs. In all these programs, the driving force of a successful undergraduate research program is the mentor. The mentoring process allows students to become self-authoring in their own construction of knowledge.

One of the cornerstones of the Miami Undergraduate Summer Scholar Program is the relationship formed by students with their faculty mentors. Mentors serve as the academic anchor by setting the groundwork for student inquiry. During the research process, faculty mentors often encourage students to utilize their own creativity and employ imagination. The result is building a new level of confidence in their own ability to become a scholar. Indeed, the Summer Scholar Program is an example of President Hodge’s “student as scholar” in action. Our faculty mentors come from all academic divisions and enable student intellectual growth by promoting introspective independent thinking.

In 2007-09 Miami doubled funding for its Undergraduate Research Award Program due to the efforts of committee chair Dr. Doris Bergen and her successor Dr. Valerie Cross. This University Senate Undergraduate Research Committee comprised of faculty and students has continually fostered inquiry-driven learning for over 30 years. Awards are open to students in all university programs.

This year, Miami University took another research leap by initiating the Miami University Interdisciplinary Technology Development Challenge (MUIDTC), a program that inspires students to realize that the deeper learning that results from collaborative problem solving is the core of creating knowledge.

The following stories show direct examples of the types of undergraduate research achieved at Miami University. Through senior projects, the MUIDTC Challenge, Summer Scholars Program and participation in the yearly undergraduate research forum, our motivated students have tackled complex research problems, arduously discovered new solutions and quickly implemented their plans. Their success stories illustrate the desire and dedication to purpose that transforms them into the “student as scholar.”

Martha Weber,Undergraduate Research Forum Coordinator, Associate Professor Valerie Cross and Professor Doris Bergen

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Miami University’s interdisciplinary technology development challenge 2007-2008 creates student scholars

In FY 2007-2008, Miami University introduced its first interdisciplinary challenge for undergraduate students interested in exploring alternative energy technology on an interdisciplinary, laboratory scale. The MUITDC (Interdisciplinary Technology Development Challenge) focus was “Biomass: Promising Energy and Chemical Raw Material Supply Industry.” Development of technology using microorganisms to create biomass — 100 to 100,000 faster than that created by plant mass — or to catalyze conversion of biomass into higher value chemicals, is proposed as a means to create an improved, stable economy.

The two research teams, supported by Miami faculty mentors, created distinctly different approaches to the challenge. The research problem included the fact that land and water-based biomass is a source of renewable, nonfossil carbon that can eventually partially replace petroleum-based energy sources.

As a sponsor, the Office for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship provided the framework for the contest in order to foster the interdisciplinary connections needed to accomplish the research challenges of the future. One goal of the competition included bringing together students from numerous disciplines, in order to tackle the challenge of creating alternative energy. Each team had a limit of eight students and was required to have at least five different majors represented.

The goals of the MUIDTC Challenge were also in line with Gov. Ted Strickland’s new state energy plan proposed last year, which required a minimum of 25 percent of the electricity sold in Ohio by 2025 to be generated by “advanced-energy technologies” with at least half that amount coming from renewable energy sources.

One team, comprised of seven sophomores and led by student researcher Chelsie Goyings, focused on the “Synthesis of Ethanol from Switch Grass.” Professors Marvin Thrash (Paper and Chemical Engineering) and Annette Bollman (Microbiology) were the faculty mentors for this team.

The second team, formed by juniors and seniors, led by Daniel Krzmarzick, chose “Bio-hydrogen Production in a Photobioreactor” as their project subject. Susan Barnum from Botany was the faculty advisor for the group, along with Linda S. Hartmann, (Botany).

Due to his experience participating in the MUIDTC Challenge Photobioreactor team leader, Dan Krzmarzick gained a different perspective on the meaning of undergraduate research at Miami. “Prior to participating in the challenge, I


Switch Grass team members included: Chelsie D. Goyings (Microbiology), Nicholas Anderson, (Mass Communication), Sheryl Kavetza, (Chemical Engineering), Lauren R. Kepple, (Microbiology), Maroui S. Lalvani, (English Literature), Kari B. Noble, (Chemical Engineering), and Alison R. Simerlein, (Microbiology).

Bio team members included: Daniel R. Krzmarzick, (Finance), Emma R. Witte, (Engineering Management), Seth W. Buckwalter, (Mechanical Engineering), Kathryn L. Kadlec, (Zoology), Joseph E. Stevenot, (History) Sara J. Katz, (Architecture), Dirk E. Long, (Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Physics), Michael Schwieterman, (Zoology and Botany).

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thought that Miami was going to prepare me for the real world by teaching me how to do things—this is how you read a balance sheet, this is how you solve a present value equation etc.” Krzmarzick‘s view of research changed when the project ended. “After the competition, I realized that education is not about the recitation of facts or memorizing step-by-step processes. It is about learning how to think. Great achievers think for themselves, that is why they are able to break away from what is known and change the world.”

Chelsie Goyings, team leader of the Switch Grass group, said the challenges presented by the project were parallel to the challenges faced in industry. “We needed to keep all aspects of our project in mind with each part, the biological science aspects had to consider the engineering and all had to understand the financial and social implications that accompanied each decision.” She added, “In normal classroom settings, we focus on the major we are pursuing, but in this project we interacted with students from many majors and used the strengths of each student to improve the outcome of the project.”

Miami student Nick Anderson, another Switch Grass team member, described of the insight gained from applying lessons from other courses. “This research was very important in terms of broadening my knowledge. As I knew very little about cellulosic ethanol or ethanol in general, discovering the benefits to our economy and our environment that ethanol can have really made this issue important to me.” Anderson also said, “In the future when I come across an article on ethanol and alternative bio-fuels I will very likely stop and take the moment to read it, because I am now part of the community of people who have done bio-fuel research and it is a permanent interest of mine now.”

Anderson also explained that the team aspect of the contest was integral to the process, but not overwhelming. “I did most of the research on social implications on my own. However, we did need to meet once a week at least and discuss our progress. Different members of the team worked closer together. I worked more with our leader in seeing how I should orient my research. She worked more in a mini-team with the microbiology team members who did the lab work.”

Goyings agreed that the project had an additional positive impact on her perception of research as a tool. “The MUITDC challenge allowed me to experience the success and lack thereof of research. We started the project thinking all of our trials would work as planned, and quickly learned that the most important part of research is learning from mistakes and using the knowledge you gain to improve the overall project,” she said.

Krzmarzick’s team initially ran into some research roadblocks during the project, but the team prevailed by working even harder, and quickly identified the problems faced by industry. “While the actual problems faced may have been different, the underlying themes of the challenges were the same. Creating synergy from

Bio Team

Switch Grass Team


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Switch Grass Team Bio Team


Miami University’s interdisciplinary technology development challenge 2007-2008 creates student scholars

the ideas and thoughts of extremely different people is always hard and it is a challenge that is encountered in many industries,” he said.

Being able to overcome obstacles was an important aspect of the MUIDTC Challenge and helped the teams learn how to face initial failures. Dan Krzmarzick added, “A plan that is set in stone is bound to fail. There will always be bumps in the road and successful innovation comes about when project managers are able to identify problem areas and actively engage them with intelligent solutions that treat the true root of the problem.”

At the 2008 undergraduate research forum luncheon, Miami President David Hodge presented a first-place award to each of the two teams participating in this year’s MU Interdisciplinary Technology Development Challenge (MUITDC). Due to the high quality of the work by both student research teams, a tie was declared and the teams jointly shared this year’s prize money of $10,000.

Many undergraduate students, such as Nick Anderson, considered the contest a highlight of their educational experience at Miami. “I was so excited to learn that we had tied for the win of the bio-fuels competition. It wasn’t until I was sitting at the Undergraduate Research Forum reception that it hit me what a big deal our research was. For the president of the university to comment on how great our work had been meant a lot.”

Anderson also said that a major part of the process included the faculty mentors and team leaders becoming an integral component that kept students on track with the research – and the teamwork that evolved from the process. Nick noted, ‘The faculty members were a great resource. They let us use their laboratories and pointed us in the right direction as far as our research. The driving force that kept us on track was our team leader, Chelsie. She helped organize things and led by a great example. We made most of our decisions as a team”.

Another major goal of MUITDC is to foster interdisciplinary development research by providing an opportunity for teams of undergraduate students to develop and demonstrate a technology at the laboratory scale, to provide fiscal projections that indicate a financial viability, and to identify policy issues that incorporate esthetic and societal concerns. Without a doubt, the student researchers identified the value of participating in the challenge.

“The completed project was worth the effort, Switch Grass team leader Goyings amplified. “The high point of the project for me was holding our finished paper, containing months of hard work, and proudly handing it over for everyone to read.”

Photobioreactor team leader Krzmarzick echoed Goyings sentiments. “This project has truly shaped a large portion of my college experience, so it is hard to pick one defining moment. No one thing that happened could accurately describe the measure of the experience. I will say this though, I enjoyed being challenged in ways that were unimaginable,” he said.

Miami University’s Interdisciplinary Technology Development Challenge (MUITDC) continues in 2008-09 with the new topic of “Recovered Energy Systems”. Details available at http://www.muohio.edu/undergradresearch

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Senior engineering elevator project lifts student research and design to new heights


Miami University’s Engineering Technology B.S. program can be completed entirely through the regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown. Two areas of concentration are offered: Electro-Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The Electro-Mechanical concentration has an instrumentation and process control emphasis. The Mechanical concentration emphasizes mechanical systems design, analysis and development.

As the engineering technology program partners between regional campuses, Miami University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science students from both the Hamilton and Middletown often work together on projects. In 2008, SEAS students from both concentrations undertook a major research and engineering challenge. Their initial task was to design an elevator that was cost effective and easily constructed. A team of four engineering students proved more than up to the task. However, this project went well beyond the design and assembly phase. The team sought to design, assemble - and actually install the elevator in a limited time.

Dan Hellenbrand, a 2008 SEAS graduate, formed the design team to complete a senior design project for Engineering Technology students. The project’s inception was based on Dan’s desire for an elevator in his new residence. Due to an unfortunate accident in an earlier career, Dan is a paraplegic and requires an elevator to gain access to the basement of his new house.

While attending Miami, Dan resided in Fairfield, Ohio, but planned a move to Wisconsin after graduation to be closer to his extended family and attend graduate school. A new elevator designed the way he originally outlined exceeded $25,000. By designing, building, and installing the elevator with the help of his senior project team, the cost would be substantially less - under $10,000.

To help the fund the project Kerry Willet, a key member of Dan’s engineering team, took the initiative to submit a proposal to the Undergraduate Research Award Program offered by Miami University’s Undergraduate Research Committee.

With sponsorship from Gary Drigel, assistant professor of engineering technology, coupled with facilitation from Barbara Roberts, Miami Middletown coordinator for grant development, Willet’s persistence led her to a $1,000 grant for the design team’s senior demonstration project.

According to Kerry, the project originated solely from Dan’s need for an elevator for his new house. “Dan figured, ‘why not build it myself’ and started kicking around the idea for a senior design project. He soon found my husband Bill and me, then asked if we would be interested.”

With the team forming and possible funding on the horizon, the elevator became an achievable reality. Dan Hellenbrand said the main challenge of the project was to make the house accessible, while complying with all of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards for residential elevators and staying within budget. “During the project we used almost all of our engineering technology courses to engineer

Front Row: Dan Hellenbrand Back Row (L-R): Kerry Wilet, Bill Wilet, and Brendan Kuhl

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Senior engineering elevator project lifts student research and design to new heights



and design the elevator. The project also gave us team experience working together with other students to achieve a common goal,” he said.

Ms. Willet said other students were immediately interested in the project. “Brendan Kuhl came along soon after we started the design. I have to say it really was a brilliant idea. I think that engineering and design are more than just building anything; it is being effective and making connections.”

Quickly the SEAS students turned Dan Hellenbrand’s elevator into an uplifting and unique project. Kerry Willet amplified how important the senior project became to her team, “Too often college projects are short lived. There are many great designs out there that no one uses; they just sit on a shelf or hang out in a database. This project will help Dan every day. It truly showed the potential of the mechanical engineering technology students, utilized resources, built connections, and was cost effective.”

The group’s first responsibility was to design the cart and platform and have all of the supplies needed for the job. Adding to the design difficulty, the elevator was a multi-discipline project that involves electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies.

With the project gaining steam, Miami’s engineering faculty provided the needed guidance and expertise. Dan’s team now included Kerry Willet, and Brendan Kuhl, and gained additional assistance from Kerry’s husband, Bill Willet. The ultimate goal of Hellenbrand’s senior engineering group was designing, building and installing the elevator for $10,000.

Trying to design and build the elevator in limited time frame challenged the students to the max. Assistant Professor Padmasiri Vipul Ranatunga, one of the project faculty advisors, had oversight of the project to keep the students on track. The research problem, with a limited budget, involved both designing and building a residential elevator with stringent requirements - lift 750 pounds 10 feet, comply with ASME & Wisconsin safety standards. However, Hellenbrand knew the design stage would be difficult. “The platform was a challenge because it needed to support 750 pounds and comply with the ASME standard which was a safety factor of 5,” he said.

Other factors such as size, speed, cost of material and appearance had to be addressed. The wiring and control system construction took place in Hamilton, along with the ladder logic development. Mechanical components were tested and prepared to take to Wisconsin.

One of the most difficult tasks the team faced included relocating to Wisconsin to install the elevator. The team took personal time over spring break to finalize the project. Kerry Willet knew this would be difficult as well.

“We installed the elevator over spring break and Dan and his family worked out a couple minor kinks in the following couple of weeks. We all agree that the project way exceeded everyone’s expectations. We were ahead of schedule, under budget, and it works better than planned.”

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Willet said, “His need was directly apparent when we had to carry Dan up and down stairs before we got the elevator installed.” To help achieve the much-needed lower labor costs, Dan’s family donated the labor for installation, as many had skills in construction, electrical, welding, and manufacturing to get the job done. Kerry added, “In addition it looks great!”

Gary Drigel, assistant professor of engineering technology at Miami University’s Hamilton and Middletown campuses, also provided direction to the engineering group. Drigel considered the team’s effort as outstanding and beyond comparison. “Dan was one of the best students in the engineering technology program and maintained a 4.0 GPA in his coursework.” Professor Drigel noted, “Hellenbrand was the SEAS Recognition Ceremony speaker for 2008 – this was a great achievement.” Drigel also gave kudos to the design team. “By designing, building and installing the elevator, they achieved a monumental task. This project challenged all of the students to integrate all of their collective engineering skills and work together as a team,” he said.

Hellenbrand envisioned that the elevator project would be challenging, but the additional rewards of friendship were obvious when the project was completed. “Kerry, Brendan, Bill and I worked extremely well as a team and became good friends in the process. We set high expectation goals such as capacity, speed and cost and we achieved or exceeded all of those goals,” he said. However, Dan realized the project could not have been completed without support from Miami’s dedicated engineering faculty. He added, “The ENT professors were extremely helpful and knowledgeable whenever we had questions.”

With the elevator installed Dan freely moves to different parts of his house to maintain his comfort. Willet also said Hellenbrand remains very independent and his elevator allows him to be more mobile. “I am so happy and honored to have had the opportunity to work with this team on such a useful project for such an inspiring person,” Willet said.

Miami SEAS senior Kerry Willet, proclaimed that the team project was a fantastic piece of work that really makes the university, and the MET department in particular, look really great. She added, “I do think that this experience with Dan, Brendan and Bill was more educational and challenging than any class I had taken previously. The project is great to show potential employers and looks great on a resume. The research alone made me personally feel less ignorant about elevators and also helped me understand that learning can be reapplied in other ways to projects for work.”

Dan Hellenbrand, a newly-minted Miami alumni, is now back home in Wisconsin and working on a master’s degree in biomedical studies at the University of Wisconsin. The results of his team’s outstanding design effort help Dan daily. “I have used the elevator in excess of 100 times already and everything is working perfectly.” His team’s uplifting research and design effort demonstrates the true caliber, persistence and dedication of Miami University’s undergraduate engineering students. “This project was a great addition to my Miami education,” Hellebrand proclaimed.

❝We all agree that the project way exceeded everyone’s expectations.❞

Kerry Wilet, senior project team member

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Alumnus Perspectiveby Lauren Sarringhaus B.A., Miami University, Class of 2003

Student Perspectives on the Value of Undergraduate Research at Miami University

My career as a researcher began at Miami University in the fall of 1999 and has led me to the University of Michigan where I am pursuing my Ph.D. in biological anthropology. I am currently able to build a career studying what interests me most due to the research opportunities given to me by Miami University. Through independent research I was able to spend time delving into the literature on primate tool use, human mate choice, and chimpanzee handedness, and was involved with a chimpanzee retirement center in Louisiana.

Through these undergraduate research endeavors and the guidance of my mentors, Dr. Marchant and Dr. McGrew, I was able to publish several papers and abstracts. Presenting my research at professional meetings, such as the American Association of Physical Anthropology, has provided me with the opportunity to meet experts in the field of biological anthropology and to be exposed to their research. These professional opportunities not only enhanced my knowledge of up and coming research in the field, but also allowed me to forge relationships and share information with peers from around the world. This strong background in research enabled me to get into my desired graduate program studying chimpanzee behavior at the Ngogo field site in Kanyawara National Park, Uganda.

I am now in my third year of graduate work and often reflect on the many benefits that I have been afforded due to the Miami University research community. Independent research has given me a lifelong relationship with my college mentors and a customized career that allows me to continue conducting independent research. I am indebted to both my mentors and Miami University for fostering my love of research and for exposing me to a wide variety of topics.

April 2008 Research Forum Speaker

Mary LewisMiami University, Class of 2007

Each year, an outstanding Miami University undergraduate is chosen to provide insight into their research experience. For FY 08, Mary Lewis (MU 07) was the featured student speaker the April 16, 2008 Undergraduate Research Forum luncheon.

For an alumni perspective, Lauren Sarringhaus (MU 03) describes how her research at Miami University helped to define her future graduate study. Both Mary and Lauren demonstrate direct examples of how research can truly shape an undergraduate education and lead directly to unlimited opportunities.

Mary Lewis recently graduated from Miami University in December, 2007 with a double major in English Literature and Black World Studies and a minor in Political Science. She became involved in research during her sophomore year at Miami through the Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS) program. Her first project entitled, The Origin of Race in America, focused on the deliberate political and sociological creation of “race” during the early 1600’s in the United States as a means of dividing and controlling the increasing working population. Mary presented this research at the annual STARS conference at Akron University and at the Undergraduate Research Forum at Miami University.

Encouraged by the success of this first project, Mary pursued further research through her participation in the Undergraduate Summer Scholars program. Her topic, Self Reflections from African American Women in the Academy and Law, led her to conduct interviews with nine African American women in academic and legal fields. The majority of these women were among the first generation to integrate the American school system and work force during the Civil Rights Movement, and their interviews offer insight into their experiences and guidance for individuals facing similarly adverse situations today. Mary received a Dean’s Scholar Award as well as a grant from the STARS program and support from the University Honors Program to continue this research throughout the following year. She utilized this research to complete her senior honors thesis that she presented at the STARS conference at the University of Cincinnati and will present at the Undergraduate Research Forum here today.

Also during this past year, Mary had the opportunity to study abroad at Miami’s Luxembourg campus where she received support from the Undergraduate Research Award Program and STARS to conduct research on German Feminism: Past and Present. This resulted in a large poster presentation that was displayed at the STARS conference at Bowling Green State University. Mary is extremely grateful to Dr. Cheryl L. Johnson, Director of Women’s Studies, as she has guided all of Mary’s research throughout her time at Miami.

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Bruce J. Cochrane, Ph.D. Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Research & Scholarship

Gilbert E. Pacey, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research [email protected]

Tricia L. Callahan, M.A. Assistant Director for Research and Scholarship [email protected]

John A. Czaja, Ph.D. Associate Director for Research and Scholarship and Coordinator, USS Program [email protected]

Helen G. Kiss, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Research and Scholarship and Information Coordinator [email protected]

Anne P. Schauer, M.A. Assistant Director for Research and Scholarship [email protected]

Jhan D. Berry, Ph.D Director of Research Compliance July 2007 - April 2008 [email protected]

Neal H. Sullivan, Ph.D. Research Compliance Officer May 2008 - June 2008 [email protected]

Robert S. Weber, M.A., M.P.A. Proposal Facilitator [email protected]

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