Media Covering Ohio State
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February 2006From the surface of the moon, to the bones in the human body, Ohio State researchers examined a variety of important topics which landed them in the national and international media during February. 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. NEWSPAPERSRebecca Jackson, professor of endocrinology, received major coverage for a study she led which found that supplements containing calcium and vitamin D provide only modest protection against bone fractures in middle-aged and older women. Coverage included:
The national media was intrigued by a new study explaining how ancient lunar impacts may have helped create the surface feature commonly called the “man in the moon ” The study was done by Ralph von Frese, professor, and Laramie Potts, postdoctoral researcher, both in geological sciences. Coverage included: Research Story
New York Times, Feb. 5. Deborah Larsen, interim director of allied medical professions. Quoted in article about the growing popularity of the health science major among students at Ohio State who are looking for careers in health and medicine. New York Times, Feb. 14. Richard Steckel, professor of economics and anthropology. Quoted in article about how Americans are about three inches taller today than they were in 1888. Washington Post, Feb. 10; Tampa Tribune, Feb. 21; Associated Press, Feb. 3. Douglas Berman, professor of law. Quoted in article about how death penalty cases across the country could be affected by the Supreme Court's decision to consider when death row inmates may challenge lethal injection as a method of capital punishment. Associated Press, Feb. 27. Douglas Berman, professor of law. Quoted in article about “mitigation specialists,” defense advocates who look into the history of convicted criminals to find evidence that will help convince juries to spare them from the death penalty. Wall Street Journal, Feb. 14. Jeffrey Rice, executive director of career services, Fisher College. Quoted in article about how business schools are seeing more parents at MBA admission events and interviews, as potential students today seem to rely more on parental advice and support than did previous generations. Newsweek, Feb. 13; CNN, Feb. 13; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 12; United Press International, Feb. 12. Jay Zagorsky, research scientist at the Center for Human Resource Research. Article mentioned his research that found divorce reduces a person's wealth by about three-quarters (77 percent) compared to that of a single person, while being married almost doubles comparative wealth (93 percent). Research Story USA Today, Feb. 6. Jennifer Carter, director of sports psychology. Quoted extensively in article about the problem of depression and other mental health disorders among college athletes. Los Angeles Times, Feb. 26; U.S. News & World Report, Feb. 27; NPR's “Marketplace,” Feb. 28. Edward Foley, professor of law. Quoted in articles about two election-law cases that will be decided soon by the U.S. Supreme Court. One involves state restrictions on campaign spending, and the other state redistricting of congressional districts. Los Angeles Times, Feb. 20; Newsday, Feb. 20; (Denver ) Rocky Mountain News, Feb. 17; Associated Press, Feb. 17. Yousef M. Mohammad, assistant professor of neurology. Article about his research that found that stroke victims who arrived to a hospital by ambulance received faster and more appropriate care than those who arrived other ways. Chicago Tribune, Feb. 5. John Wright, professor of political science. Quoted in article about how Democratic leaders in Ohio have been able to recruit more candidates than they have in the past few years, primarily because of the scandals that have plagued the state's Republicans. Chicago Sun-Times, Feb. 19; United Press International, Feb. 19. Stanley Gehrt, assistant professor of environmental and natural resources. Article about his research that suggests coyotes are thriving in some of the largest U.S. cities, despite scientists' belief that these mammals intently avoid urban human populations. Research Story Chicago Sun-Times, Feb. 27. H.G. Parsa, associate professor of hospitality management. Quoted in article about how many one-time German neighborhoods in U.S. cities have lost their German character as new ethnic groups have moved in. Houston Chronicle, Feb. 15. H.G. Parsa, associate professor of hospitality management. Article mentioned his research that found the failure rate of restaurants is about 60 percent over three years, much less than the 90 percent rate that is often quoted. Research Story Houston Chronicle, Feb. 12. William Mitsch, professor of natural resources and director of the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park . Quoted in article about the pros and cons of allowing the public to visit ecologically sensitive nature preserves. Newsday, Feb. 19. L. Camille Hebert, professor of law. Quoted in article about how employees have very few rights when it comes to electronic monitoring by their employers. Newsday, Feb. 2. Article noted that Ohio State researchers were involved in a study that identified a genetic variation that increases by 24 times the risk of a black baby in the United States succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome, or crib death. Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 20. Alam Payind, director of Middle East Studies. Quoted in article about what different religious traditions, particularly Islam, say about the possibility of sex in heaven. Baltimore Sun, Feb. 11. Michael Maltz, adjunct professor of sociology. Quoted in article about how audits of crime statistics are important to ensure that the figures are reported accurately. Baltimore Sun, Feb. 6. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Quoted in article about how Americans will often choose security over civil liberties when faced with issues such as the federal government spying on citizens suspected of terrorist links. Atlanta Journal Constitution, Feb. 20. Lucy Caswell, curator of the Cartoon Research Library. Quoted in article about how cartoons are often meant to be appeal to adults, and not children, and may discuss complex and controversial issues. San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 26; United Press International, Feb. 7. Brian Kaspar, assistant professor of pediatrics. Article about his research that found viruses can be forced to evolve in ways that help them deliver gene therapy to humans. Research Story Tampa Tribune, Feb. 9. Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science. Quoted in article about the reasons for the failure of ballot issues last fall in Ohio that would have reformed various aspects of voting and elections in the state. Kansas City Star, Feb. 13; Associated Press, Feb. 24. Jonathan Groner, associate professor of surgery. Quoted in articles about a growing controversy concerning whether medical personnel should be involved in administering lethal injections for people on death row, and whether the injections cause pain during executions. Portland Oregonian, Feb. 22; United Press International, Feb. 14; NPR's “Talk of the Nation – Science Friday,” Feb. 10. Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences. Interviewed about his latest research trip to Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, which shows that the mountain's famous snow-covered peak continues to melt as the result of global climate change. Research Story Investor's Business Daily, Feb. 8. Liana Sayer, assistant professor of sociology. Article mentioned her research that found that even when women have more time free from paid work and household tasks, they don't feel less rushed. Research Story Times of London, Feb. 28; United Press International, Feb. 7. Elizabeth Corwin, associate professor of nursing. Article about her research that found persistent fatigue immediately following birth may be the best signal to determine whether a woman will develop postpartum depression. Research Story Montreal Gazette, Feb. 23; United Press International, Feb. 21. Sharron Lennon, professor of consumer sciences. Article about her research that found well-dressed and groomed women received the friendliest and, in some cases, fastest service from salesclerks at women's clothing stores. Research Story Associated Press, Feb. 11. Tally Hart, director of student financial aid. Quoted in article about how too many college students and their families assume they are not eligible for federal financial aid without checking first. Associated Press, Feb. 18. Michael Les Benedict, professor emeritus of history. Quoted in article about how the United States continues to pay for the decision by President Andrew Johnson just after the Civil War to side with Southern whites and oppose improvements in justice for Southern blacks beyond abolishing slavery. United Press International, Feb. 15. Article noted that Ohio State researchers were part of a team that found smokers who take 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C a day nearly halve their loss of vitamin E, another important antioxidant. United Press International, Feb. 16. Periannan Kuppusamy, professor of internal medicine. Article about his research that shows promise in treating ovarian cancer by combining the chemotherapy drug cisplatin with an aspirin-like compound to make recurrent cancer cells less resistant to the chemotherapy. Research Story New Scientist, Feb. 18. Jiyan Ma, assistant professor of molecular and cellular biochemistry. Quoted in article about a study by Massachusetts researchers that found the role that prions play in healthy human tissue. Prions are usually associated with disease. NPR's “Talk of the Nation” Feb. 14. Peter Swire, professor of law. Interviewed about the historical context of the Patriot Act, and how Americans have debated the balance between civil liberties and national security. |
