Stories tagged with: Research
Students invited to showcase research and creative work during virtual Expo
March 25, 2020 The new student research event, #OUVirtualExpo, will be held on Thursday, April 9, but on Twitter and Instagram in lieu of the Convocation Center.
OHIO scientists publish study on bobcat roadway mortality
March 4, 2020 Ohio University ecologist Viorel Popescu and graduate and undergraduate researchers in his lab have spent the last couple of years studying the population of Ohio bobcats.
Presidential Research Scholars awards program seeks 2020-21 nominations
March 4, 2020 The program is for faculty members who have garnered national and international prominence in research, scholarship and creative activity. Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. April 23.
Engineers develop new technology to advance autonomous vehicles
March 3, 2020 The autonomous vehicle guidance and trajectory tracking system developed by Professor Jim Zhu is patent pending. Since 2015, Zhu and his co-inventors have continued to refine the system.
University recognizes 2019 faculty, staff and student inventors
March 3, 2020 The Inventors Dinner recognized faculty who engaged with the Technology Transfer Office to commercialize their research findings, by protecting their intellectual property through the patent process.
Scientists show how soil changes may trigger rise of maple tree population in forests
February 28, 2020 A recent Ohio University study offers new information about how changes in the nutrient composition of the soil in forests could be leading to a rise in the maple tree population.
Doctoral student Patricia Mora-Criollo wins 3-Minute Thesis competition
February 20, 2020 Patricia Mora-Criollo, a doctoral student studying Translational Biomedical Sciences, won first-place with her presention “A New Clue for an Old Puzzle: Growth Hormone and Chagas Disease.”
Ohio University psychology professor publishes study examining the effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation
February 20, 2020 An OHIO researcher has published a study in the journal Depression and Anxiety that suggests marijuana use, especially for military personnel experiencing PTSD, may negatively impact suicidal thoughts
National Civil Rights Conference accepting submissions for 2020 meeting at Miami University
February 19, 2020 The National Civil Rights Conference is calling for papers, panel sessions, workshops and artistic productions for this year’s session June 22-23 at Miami University.
Registration open for 2020 Student Expo
January 31, 2020
2020 Student Expo registration is open through Feb. 29, but participation will be capped at 850 students. The Expo will be held Thursday, April 9, at the Convocation Center.
Presidential Global Engagement Fund applications due Jan. 31
January 13, 2020 The Presidential Global Engagement Fund aims to increase to increase OHIO’s global engagement to advance academic excellence and innovation in regions of the world.
OHIO researcher collaborates on paper on evolution of mating systems
December 20, 2019 OHIO Researcher Donald Miles contributed to a paper published in American Nationalist about a new model for the evolution of mating systems that focuses on social interactions.
OHIO microbiologist examines how to combat bacterial infections with support of NIH grant
December 9, 2019 Microbiologist Ronan Carroll was awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how scientists can combat a bacterial infection that is becoming resistant to antibiotics.
OHIO's spirit of innovation, engagement key to future success
November 4, 2019 Ohio University has been recognized as one of America’s most innovative universities, as well as being one of the nation’s top universities for student engagement.
'Life Through Their Lens' to spotlight story of narrative photo book produced by Amish community
October 30, 2019 Amish community religious leaders, as well as the photographer, editor and author of the book, will discuss the development of the project and offer a Q&A session about Amish life on Nov. 13.
