An Environmental Initiative at Miami University
Centers and Interdisciplinary Initiatives
Center for Environmental Education and Natural History
... promotes an understanding of animal biodiversity, conservation, and ecology through the activities of the Hefner Zoology Museum and programs emphasizing environmental education.
[Visit the Center for Environmental Education and Natural History website.]
Ecology Research Center
... is a 175-acre field site dedicated to research and education in ecology and environmental science. The center is a focal point for faculty and student research, field exercises for undergraduate and graduate-level courses, K-12 school field trips, and community clubs.
[Visit the Ecology Research Center website.]
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium
... is located on Miami University's Oxford campus and is Ohio's largest herbarium. The holdings of approximately 620,000 specimens are worldwide in both geographical and taxonomic coverage.
[Visit the Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium website.]
Center for Sustainable Systems Studies
... was established to synthesize natural science, engineering, and sustainable business practices.
[Visit the Center for Sustainable Systems Studies website.]
Center for Environmental Toxicology and Statistics
... promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty in statistics and the life sciences to study the effects of contaminants on ecosystems.
[Visit the Center for Environmental Toxicology and Statistics website.]
Center for Advancement of Computational Research
... promotes collaboration and the use of computational science and high-performance computing in research and teaching.
[Visit the Center for Advancement of Computational Research website.]
Statistical Consulting Center
... provides comprehensive support for quantitative problems that are common in environmental disciplines.
[Visit the Statistical Consulting Center website.]