Research and Impact

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Faculty Awards

Julia Paxton to take expertise in poverty and economics into a global classroom with Fulbright Award

Professor Julia Paxton's innovative approach to community-driven education has earned her a Fulbright Award to expand her work internationally, furthering the impact in addressing global disparities, specifically in inequality and poverty.

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Sustainability Research

Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI content: Ethics, identification and regulation

According to a report from Europol Innovation Lab as much as 90 percent of online content may be synthetically generated by 2026. With such a staggering projected increase, it is more important than ever to be aware of what content was created by AI.

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Science

Introducing “In a Nutshell”: 5 minutes, endless inspiration

At Ohio University, our faculty are innovators, researchers, and storytellers with a passion for what they do. That’s why we’re excited to introduce "In a Nutshell," a new video series that gives you a personal glimpse into the lives and work of the experts shaping the OHIO experience.

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Health impact

Ohio University’s Community Health Programs has $63 million financial impact on Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is the beneficiary of roughly $63 million in social and economic gains, according to a social return on investment analysis of the Heritage College’s Community Health Programs.

OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.
Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

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Nursing Shortages

Nursing shortages: a threat to patient care

Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with healthcare providers across the state.

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Health and Wellness

OHIO Medical Academy celebrates 10 year anniversary

The OHIO Medical Academy, a health career exploration program hosted by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on its Dublin campus, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

Mitchell Day is heading a team of OHIO scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

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NFL and Sports Betting

Sports betting and the NFL: Why the league embraced gambling and what’s next

Until very recently, professional sports leagues distanced themselves from betting of any kind. This year, bettors will wager an estimated $35 billion on NFL games. OHIO Professor and sports betting expert Dr. Jim Strode explains why.

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Research

OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

Generative AI tools use more energy than you might expect. OHIO experts explore the hidden energy costs of AI.

Autonomous vehicles
Research

Is a future with self-driving vehicles closer than we think? Researchers aim to find out

Transportation of the future may be closer than we think; however, a collaborative project between DriveOhio, the Department of Transportation and Ohio University is finding just how close we may actually be to autonomous vehicles and the impacts they could have on improving wellbeing and access.

Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
Sustainability

Sustainability accounting: Using accounting to better society

When most people think of accountants they think measuring financial impact, but recently their skills are also being applied to sustainability—measuring environmental impact, social impact, emissions, employee well-being, energy usage and more.

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NFL and Sports Research

Concussions in the NFL: What your favorite players are risking

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has recently made headlines for suffering the third concussion of his NFL career. OHIO professor and concussion expert Melissa Anderson explains what players like Tua may be risking by continuing to play.

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