Ep. 7: Elevating Undergraduate Student Research at Miami University (OH)

Join us on Breaking Silos as we explore Miami University's standout approach to undergraduate research. This episode features Nate Jorgensen,  senior director of marketing, and Joyce Fernandes, professor of biology and director of undergraduate research, discussing how they have partnered to elevate student research through strategic marketing and comprehensive workshops. They'll share how their collaboration helps communicate complex research effectively, enhances student skills, and integrates prospective students into unique campus experiences. Discover how interdisciplinary teamwork at Miami University is transforming the academic and research landscape, preparing students to make impactful contributions.Learn more about undergraduate research in this piece from Inside Higher Ed.Guest Names:Nate Jorgensen, Senior Director of MarketingDr. Joyce J. Fernandes, Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research, Miami University (OH)Guest Social Handles: Find Nate on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgensennateFind Joyce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-j-fernandes-9b54b58b/Guest Bios: Nate Jorgensen is the Senior Director of Marketing at Miami University in Ohio where he leads the university's brand marketing, website, creative, and social media teams. Prior to Miami, Nate served for five years as the Director of Marketing for the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He has 20 years of marketing and communications experience with 15 years in higher education.Joyce J Fernandes is Professor of Biology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she has been teaching and conducting research there since 1999. Dr Fernandes teaches courses in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology and Neurobiology. Her research focuses on the reorganization of motor systems in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, which has been funded by the National Science Foundation as well as the National Institutes of Health. Since Fall 2017, Dr Fernandes has served in an additional role as Director of Undergraduate Research at Miami University. She oversees an institutional First Year Research Experience program [FYRE] which she helped to develop. Dr Fernandes is a passionate advocate for undergraduate research and is involved in collaboratively engaging partners across the institution to raise the profile of undergraduate research at the institution and beyond. Email: [email protected]