Faculty experts roundup

• Ryan Fogt, professor of meteorology in the Department of Geography, has been appointed as the new Antarctic environments portal editor for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. 

  Learn more about Fogt’s research and expertise in this episode of our Ask the Experts podcast.

• Damian Nance, distinguished professor emeritus in geological sciences, has had three books on the World Heritage mining landscape of Southwest England recognized in the Holyer an Gof Publishers' Awards 2024. Each book’s publication was supported by both the OURC and Baker Fund, and the third book was nominated for the Science, Environment and Industry/Marine book of the year. 
• Myrna Perez, associate professor in the Departments of Classics and Religious Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, has published a new book titled “Criticizing Science: Steven J. Gould and the Struggle for American Democracy.” From the publisher’s website: “The question of public trust in science feels newly urgent, but today is not the first time that opposing ends of the American political spectrum have critiqued modern science. This dynamic has historical roots in the early 1970s, when critiques of science emerged simultaneously out of Civil Rights, feminist, and decolonization movements on the left, as well as within the creationism of the Christian Right.”
• A Q&A article with Professor of Sociology Stephen Scanlan about rural overrepresentation in the military was published in “The Daily Yonder.”

• O'Bleness Professor of Analytics & Information Systems William A Young II was named among the Top 50 Poets and Quants Best Undergraduate College of Business Professors for 2024.

  “I am profoundly appreciative of the mentors and colleagues who have contributed to my academic and professional trajectory,” Young said in an interview for the magazine story. “During my formative professional years, several key individuals recognized my capabilities and provided pivotal opportunities that significantly influenced my career development. Their investment in my potential has inspired my current approach to mentoring junior faculty members, as I strive to perpetuate this legacy of professional stewardship. This cycle of mentorship and support exemplifies the vital role of professional guidance in academia, fostering the development of the next generation of scholars and educators.

• Melissa Bowlby, associate clinical professor on the Dublin campus and Physician Assistant program director, has become a distinguished fellow with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). The AAPA is the national organization that advocates for all PAs and provides tools to improve PA practice and patient care.
• Bowlby was named as a member of the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) House of Delegates, a constituent organization of the AAPA governed by a 13-member board of directors from across Ohio. Bowlby was selected as an AAPA delegate; her term expires on June 20, 2025.
• Caroline Kingori, professor and associate dean for faculty affairs, was recognized by the American Public Health Association's HIV/AIDS Section, as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Cynthia Davis Award for Outstanding Community Leadership & Advocacy in HIV/AIDS. The award is given to a member of the HIV/AIDS Section who has demonstrated tremendous leadership in addressing the HIV epidemic both within APHA and throughout their respective communities.
• “Honored to have received the Dr. Cynthia Davis Award from the HIV/AIDS Section, recognizing my contributions to community-driven leadership and advocacy,” Kingori wrote on LinkedIn. “This award commemorates Dr. Davis's legacy of addressing socio-structural barriers to HIV/AIDS in underserved communities.”
• Kingori also presented at the American Public Health Association's fall conference on October 28. The presentation was titled “Utilization of youth friendly sexual reproductive health services and interest in receiving sexually transmitted infections information in Kenya."
• Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training and director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance, published a university textbook titled “Dance Injuries: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Performance.” Russell edited the book and co-authored two chapters while leading an international author group of 53 colleagues in dance medicine, dance science, and dance education.

• Russell also recently launched the International Task Force on Head Impacts and Trauma in Stunts (HITS Task Force). Based at OHIO, the group comprises 15 individuals from the United States, Canada and Australia, seven of whom are community-engaged collaborators as stunt performers or stunt coordinators. Russell initiated the task force to guide the SHAPe Lab’s research about mild traumatic brain injuries in film, television, and live event stunt performers and to be a voice of advocacy in the stunt performance industry. Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology Melissa Anderson also is a member of the task force.

  Hear our interview with Russell and stunt performer Greg Poljacik on the Ask the Experts podcast.

• Janet Simon, associate professor and associate dean for research, has been selected to receive the Indiana University School of Public Health’s Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024. The Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to a School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate who has made significant contributions to the body of work in public health science. The award recognizes career achievements to promote the success of girls and women in public health education and science. The awards were presented at the annual School of Public Health Gala in Bloomington on Dec. 12.

• Davora Shapiro, associate professor of medical ethics on the Cleveland campus, published an article in Current Psychology titled “Medical gaslighting as a mechanism for medical trauma: case studies and analysis,” co-authored with Anna Hayburn. Incorporating both clinical psychology and medical ethics perspectives, the article presents two clinical cases demonstrating the harms incurred to patients from the medical experience of being dismissed or disparaged by medical professionals.
• Dan Skinner, professor of health policy, published an article in “Legislative Studies Quarterly” titled “Physicians in congress: Professional backgrounds and legislative effectiveness.” The study found that physicians in congress are “substantially more likely to sponsor and have their health policies passed relative to other members” and “66% more legislatively effective on health policy matters relative to other members.”

• Christine Suniti Bhat, professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, recently made a presentation to the Australian Counseling Association on psychological capital.
• Patton College of Education doctoral students Bismark Bimpong and Francisca Owusu recently presented their paper, “The evolution of African international students' perspectives on homosexuality after enrolling in U.S. research universities” at the World Education Conference held in Greece.
• Dr. Jen Newton, associate professor in the Teacher Education department, appeared on the podcast “Instructional Coaching with Ms. B” to talk about the current role of the Department of Education and how that could change. 

• Andie Walla, associate professor of instruction in the School of Media Arts and Studies, spoke on a panel at the third annual Community Engagement Symposium to discuss service learning in the classroom. “The conference was an amazing opportunity to network with colleagues and share best practices and ideas on how to create better community partnerships,” she said. Walla has received a mini-grant from the Center for Campus and Community Engagement for every semester the grants have been available and used the funds to provide transportation for students to visit locations with non-profits and produce videos with them. “These teaching related grants are extremely helpful in making these partnerships a success,” Walla said.
• In October, Walla was recognized by Dean Scott Titsworth for the Scripps College of Communication Engagement Award recognizing individuals or groups who actively engage with community partners and participate in collaborative efforts to solve social problems in our region and beyond. " Her work showcases the outstanding work that can be accomplished when creating intersections between our students and our community," Titsworth said in his remarks.
• Dan Farkas, visiting professor of strategic communication in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, presented at the Southern Public Relations Federation Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, October 20-22. His presentations were titled “AI Oh My!: Building an ethically responsible AI policy that keeps you out of trouble” and “Podcast Power: How Awesome Audio Can Make All Marketing Better.”
• Farkas also presented a session titled “Twisted Bliss: Marital Advice on Blending Internal and External Communication” at the Central Ohio PRSA Modern Communicator Conference September 24 in Columbus Ohio.
• Ben LaPoe, assistant professor in the School of Communication Studies, and Victoria LaPoe, associate professor in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, contributed a chapter to the recently published “Crisis Communication Case Studies on COVID-19: Multidimensional Perspectives and Applications.” The chapter describes how Indigenous communities, with the help of Indigenous officials, bonded together to handle health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-authors were Candi Carter Olson, associate professor at Utah State University, Cristina L. Azocar, citizen of the Upper Mattaponi Tribe and professor of at San Francisco State University, and Jayne Yerrick, sociology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University,
• On December 5, Dr. Laeeq Khan, associate professor in the School of Media Arts and Studies and director of the Social Media Analytics Research Team (SMART) Lab, led a transformative training workshop for the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) in Batam City, Indonesia. It was called "Empowering Crisis Management Through Social Media" and focused on sharing how social media can transform disaster/crisis response.
• In early December, Khan presented his work on "Technology’s Role in Shaping Political Reality: The Crisis of Trust" at the Paramadina Graduate School of Communication, Jakarta, Indonesia.

• Professor Geoff Dabelko was quoted in a recent article on climate change and conflict in the Financial Times. The article marked the first day of climate negotiations in Baku. Dabelko had met with the article’s author, Greece-based journalist Peter Schwartzstein, earlier this year and the two briefed the Greek MFA on climate security as they join the UN Security Council.

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