Discover
At Ohio University, our approach to research, scholarship and creative activity has always been focused on the role our discoveries play in advancing our region, our state and our world. Whether we are engaged in basic or applied research, we do so in consideration of the ultimate impact of our work around the world.
That impact is furthered through our commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. We seek opportunities to involve a variety of expertise across diverse disciplines to elevate outcomes, and to include students of all levels in research in order to nurture intellectual curiosity. By fostering a culture of knowledge exchange, we will harness the collective intellect of our students and faculty to drive discovery and innovation that promotes the health, prosperity and sustainability of communities for generations to come.
Goal 1
Lead nationally and increase distinction in two focused areas of research – healthy aging and energy and the environment.
Strategy 1
Engage interdisciplinary teams to translate fundamental scientific discoveries into clinically applicable strategies for the prevention and management of cardiometabolic and musculoskeletal diseases and the promotion of brain and neurophysiological health.
Action 1 – Enhance the technology transfer and commercialization process of research findings to ensure that discoveries are effectively translated into clinical practice and health policy.
Action 2 – Collaborate with regional health partners in the establishment of a research-oriented academic health center.
Strategy 2
Strengthen and expand energy and environmental research aimed at achieving a low-carbon future and mitigating the economic, ecological, and social impacts of global environmental change.
Action 1 – Strengthen intellectual capital through tenure-track cluster hires, faculty retention, and implementing a graduate student recruitment program.
Action 2 – Develop and deploy core research facilities and make targeted investments in foundational research equipment.
Goal 2
Identify, incubate and accelerate emerging areas of research and creative activity to build new knowledge and address humanity’s most urgent challenges.
Strategy 1
Foster a culture that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration to promote innovation.
Action 1 – Create structures that support interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and students.
Action 2 – Identify and prioritize areas of greatest potential impact for new graduate programs for research-focused terminal degrees.
Strategy 2
Bolster support for partnership development and grant acquisition.
Action 1 – Strengthen and expand relationships with industry, government, and alumni to advance opportunities for collaborative research grants.
Action 2 – Expand faculty and graduate student funding opportunities through greater institutional support for grant writing, grant matching funds, and generation of new internal grant options.
Discover Committee Members
- Liz Beverly (co-chair) — Professor, Primary Care; Co-Director, Diabetes Institute
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Chris France (co-chair) — Distinguished Professor, Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences - Matthew Ando — Dean
College of Arts & Sciences - John Bowditch — Associate Professor, Emerging Communication Technologies
Scripps College of Communication - Mariana Dantas — Associate Professor, History
College of Arts & Sciences - Caroline Kingori — Associate Dean, Department of Social and Public Health
College of Health Sciences & Professions
- Sarah Poggione — Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Office of the Provost - Adam Rapp — Associate Dean for External Affairs; Executive Director, Schey Sales Centre; Professor, Marketing
College of Business - Amrit Bahadur Thapa — President
Graduate Student Senate - Jason Trembly — Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Russ College of Engineering and Technology - David Koonce (ex officio) — Interim Vice President of Research and Creative Activity; Dean, Graduate College
Division of Research, Graduate College - Ken Johnson (ex officio) — Executive Dean; Chief Medical Affairs Officer
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cary Frith (ex officio) — Chief of Staff
Office of the Provost