Media Covering Ohio State
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December 2006National Public Radio news programs tapped the expertise of Ohio State faculty five times during December, part of a strong month of coverage for the university in the nation's media. This report reviews all of the major coverage of Ohio State in the top 50 U.S. markets (excluding reports in the Ohio media and athletics' game stories) and selected international outlets. News service distributions (Associated Press, United Press International, Reuters) cited in some items suggest probable coverage by other newspapers, radio, and television stations not monitored by the university. NEWSPAPERSSilvia Knobloch-Westerwick, assistant professor of communication received widespread coverage this month. The media reported on her study that found people who have lower levels of self-esteem prefer crime and detective stories that confirm their suspicions in the end, while those with higher self-esteem enjoy a story that goes against expectations. Coverage included: Research Story
Several major newspapers quoted Jonathan Groner, associate professor of surgery, this month. Groner talked about a case in Florida in which an inmate being executed appeared to be in pain before taking 34 minutes to die from a lethal injection. Coverage included:
New York Times, Dec. 2; Seattle Times, Dec. 10. Jay Zagorsky, research scientist at the Center for Human Resource Research. Article about his research that found people who are overweight tend to accumulate less wealth than others, but those who lose a lot of weight also tend to build more wealth as they drop the pounds. Research Story New York Times, Dec. 15. Rene Stulz, professor of finance; Andrew Karolyi, professor of finance. Article mentioned their research that found companies that list their shares on U.S. stock exchanges have a valuation nearly one-third higher than those listed elsewhere. Wall Street Journal, Dec. 2. Andrew Karolyi, professor of finance. Quoted in article about his belief that, while the United States has lost some of its domination of global financial markets, he expects the U.S. markets to continue to do well comparatively. New York Times, Dec. 3. Douglas Berman, professor of law. Quoted in article about the rationale behind laws that target viewers of child pornography. New York Times, Dec. 19; Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dec. 21; Toronto Globe and Mail, Dec. 14. Article mentioned research done at Ohio State in the 1970s that found, contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous if accidentally ingested. New York Times, Dec. 22. Edward Foley, professor of law. Quoted in article about the recent overturning of a key segment of the campaign finance law that banned issue advertisements paid for by corporate or union money in the weeks leading up to a federal election. New York Times, Dec. 21. Randy Nelson, professor of psychology and neuroscience. Article mentioned his research that suggests hamsters may suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression during the dark days of winter, just as some humans do. Research Story Wall Street Journal, Dec. 26; Associated Press, Dec. 26. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about how privacy regulations rules meant to protect information in patient medical records are often violated. Houston Chronicle, Dec. 18. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about the privacy implications of wellness programs at some companies that require workers to report on their smoking, eating and other health habits outside of work. NPR's “Talk of the Nation,” Dec. 4. Peter Swire, professor of law. Interviewed about the privacy implications of technology that will allow mobile phones to act as tracking devices, pinpointing exactly where users are at any time. USA Today, Dec. 22. john powell, professor of law. Quoted in an article about the treatment of America's poor in the aftermath of disasters like Hurricane Katrina. Los Angeles Times, Dec. 16. Leandro Cordero, professor of pediatrics. Quoted in article about the virulent bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can be deadly in infants, especially those who are underweight or premature. Los Angeles Times, Dec. 16. Oded Shenkar, professor of management and human resources. Quoted in article about U.S. concerns over China's tightly controlled currency, the yuan. Many U.S. officials see China's currency policy as an unfair trade advantage that weakens U.S. competitiveness. Boston Globe, Dec. 25. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry and psychology. Quoted in an article about the lack of scientific evidence on the physical and mental benefits of aromatherapy. Kiecolt-Glaser is currently studying the effects of lemon and lavender scents. Boston Globe, Dec. 24. Joan Cashin, associate professor of history. The Globe reviewed Cashin's book “First Lady of the Confederacy: Varina Davis' Civil Wars,” a biography about Jefferson Davis's wife, Varina. Newsday, Dec. 15. Kyle Ezell, lecturer in city and regional planning. The newspaper reviewed Ezell's new book “Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters.” (Denver) Rocky Mountain News, Dec. 19; United Press International, Dec. 11. Jeffrey Walline, assistant professor of optometry. Article about his research that suggests children 8 to 12 years old are just as adept as teenagers at handling and wearing contact lenses. Research Story St. Louis Post Dispatch, Dec. 10. Richard Sayre, professor of plant cellular and molecular biology. Article mentioned a $7.5 million grant he and his colleagues received from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Sayre will lead an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a project to help improve one of the most important food crops in Africa, cassava. Research Story Orlando Sentinel, Dec. 5. Harrison Weed, professor of clinical internal medicine. Quoted in article about how people should take all surgeries seriously, even those classified as minor, and make sure they are prepared mentally and physically. Toronto Globe and Mail, Dec. 9. Ronald Glaser, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, and Eric Yang, research scientist. Article mentioned their research that suggests hormones produced during periods of stress may increase the growth rate of a particularly nasty kind of cancer. Research Story Toronto Star, Dec. 10. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Quoted in article about how the U.S. failure in Iraq will make Americans less likely to support other foreign interventions during the next several years. NPR's “All Things Considered,” Dec. 26. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Interviewed for a report on the threat of terrorist attacks in the western world in 2006. Mueller believes that terrorist threats to the West have been over-exaggerated. Associated Press, Dec. 8. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Quoted in article about how U.S. public support for the war in Iraq is continuing to erode, and that it is unlikely to turn around. Ottawa Citizen, Dec. 22. Thomas Waite, associate professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology. Story about Waite's research that found warming temperatures in Canada – as a result of climate change - hasten the rotting and degradation of the food caches of the Gray Jay. London Daily Mail, Dec. 12. Matthew During, professor of molecular virology, immunology and cancer genetics. Article about his research that found drinking moderate amounts of alcohol – equivalent to a couple of drinks a day for a human – improved the memories of laboratory rats. Research Story Associated Press, Dec. 28. Todd Stewart, director of the Program for International and Homeland Security. Quoted in a story about the rise in the number of homeland security and disaster management degree programs at American universities. United Press International, Dec. 12. Ken Jezek, professor of earth sciences. Article about his team's testing of a new radar instrument which allowed them to see through more than a mile of Greenland ice to reveal an image of land that has been hidden for millions of years. Research Story United Press International, Dec. 12. C.K. Shum, professor of earth sciences. Article about his research which has demonstrated that a satellite radar system can be used to gauge water levels in vegetated wetlands. Research Story United Press International, Dec. 14. David Porinchu, assistant professor of geography. Article about his research on midge communities in parts of the Western United States that provides additional evidence the globe is indeed getting warmer. Research Story United Press International, Dec. 14. Amer Rajab, assistant professor of surgery. Article about his research that found a combination of steroid-free medications for those with kidney transplants has resulted in excellent patient outcomes. United Press International, Dec. 12. John Byrd, professor of hematology. Article mentioned his research that suggests that the drug lumiliximab may be effective as an additional compound for treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. MAGAZINESThe Economist, Dec. 16. Anthony Sanders, professor of finance. Quoted in article about how, with the traditional mortgage market flat, there has been growth in subprime lending, which are mortgages extended at higher than normal rates to those with weak credit histories. New Scientist, Dec. 2. Ralph von Frese, professor, and Laramie Potts, postdoctoral researcher, both in geological sciences. Article about their research that found evidence of a meteor impact much larger and earlier than the one that killed the dinosaurs -- an impact that they believe caused the biggest mass extinction in Earth's history. Research Story Allure, October 2006. Tracy Tylka, assistant professor of psychology. Article about her research which found that women who give themselves unconditional permission to eat what they want when they're hungry tend to be physically and mentally healthier than those who don't. Research Story BROADCAST MEDIACNN, Dec. 6. Creola Johnson, associate professor of law. Interviewed for a report about how several states have legislation in place to deter foreclosure-rescue fraud, but the effectiveness of those laws varies. CNN, Dec. 14. Mark Grimsley, associate professor of history. Interviewed for a report about the controversy surrounding evangelical, conservative Christian pastors who support political causes and candidates. NPR's “All Things Considered,” Dec. 1. Daniel Tokaji, assistant professor of law. Interviewed about his belief that it is premature for Congress to pass laws requiring paper backups on all electronic voting machines. Tokaji said many of the most pressing voting problems have nothing to do with the lack of paper backups. NPR's “Morning Edition,” Dec. 18. Report about how non-English speaking patients at the University Medical Center regularly use the Language Access Network, a service that allows them and their doctors to communicate with interpreters through a video hookup. NPR's “Talk of the Nation – Science Friday,” Dec. 8. Gary Wenk, professor of psychology. Interviewed for a report about the role inflammation may play in a host of diseases, and about his research that suggests marijuana contains compounds that may help reduce inflammation. Research Story NPR's “All Things Considered,” Dec. 22. Stephen Reiss, professor of psychology. Interviewed for a story on discriminating against people with mental retardation who need an organ transplant. Research Story |
