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Report on National News Coverage of Ohio State University Research January, 2004 On issues from marriage promotion to the fate of terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay, Ohio State experts were widely quoted in the national media this month. 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. NEWSPAPERS Daniel Lichter, professor of sociology, was widely quoted about a proposal by President Bush to spend $1.5 billion to promote marriage, particularly among the poor. Lichter has conducted research on the effectiveness of marriage promotion policies. Coverage included: Research Story New York Times, Jan. 18 Chicago Tribune, Jan. 21 Baltimore Sun, Jan. 22 Seattle Post Intelligencer, Jan. 28 Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 23 NPR’s “Marketplace,” Jan. 14 New York Times, Jan. 20. William Shkurti, senior vice president for business and finance. Quoted in article about how the university’s endowment is an important source of revenue, but it cannot substitute for loss of state funds. Washington Post, Jan. 30; Boston Globe, Jan. 30. Mark Jacobsen, visiting scholar at the Mershon Center. Quoted in article about the decision by the U.S. military to release three teenagers held for about a year at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as suspected terrorists. News Release Washington Post, Jan. 15. David Goss, professor of mathematics. Goss wrote a letter to the newspaper in which he argued that mathematics instruction in some states has been watered down so much that students do not truly learn mathematics in any profound fashion. Wall Street Journal, Dec. 29. Donna Ford, professor of education. Quoted in article about her research that found white children have long been overrepresented in gifted-student programs at U.S. schools. Los Angeles Times, Jan. 17. Elliot Slotnick, professor of political science. Quoted in article about the decision by President Bush to name controversial Mississippi Judge Charles W. Pickering Sr. to the federal appeals court, bypassing the confirmation process that Senate Democrats have used to block Pickering and some other Bush nominees. Newsday, Jan. 13. Thomas Fish, director of social work and family support at the Nisonger Center. Quoted in article about issues involved when people have to care for disabled adult siblings after their parents are no longer able. Chicago Tribune, Jan. 18. Steven Clinton, associate professor of hematology and oncology and of human nutrition. Report about his research that found eating whole tomatoes can reduce prostate cancer deaths more effectively than taking supplements of lycopene. Lycopene is a chemical found in tomatoes that has been associated with lower prostate cancer risk. Research Story Chicago Tribune, Jan. 21. Allison Snow, a professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology. Quoted in article about how there needs to be safeguards to prevent genetically modified plants and animals from breeding with their natural cousins or contaminating the nation’s food supply. Snow was part of a National Research Council panel that investigated the problem. Research Story Chicago Tribune, Jan. 16; Associated Press, Jan. 15. Paul Beck, chair and professor of political science. Quoted in article about how the Republican advantage in fundraising can help the party’s candidates immensely, but that the advantage can be overcome in races where a rival candidate has a better message and/or more motivated activists. Chicago Sun Times, Dec. 28. Robert Dietz, graduate research associate in economics. Article mentioned his research that found homeownership was linked to numerous social benefits including household stability, social involvement, local political participation and activism, environmental awareness, and better child outcomes, among others. Boston Globe, Jan. 22. Paul Evans, professor of economics. Quoted in article about how other countries throughout history have had budget deficits larger than that of the United States today without ill effects to the economy. Houston Chronicle, Jan. 21. Gary Stoner, professor of public health. Quoted in article about research that have found a diet rich in berries can help reduce the risk of some cancers and age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, as well as promote heart health. Research Story Detroit Free Press, Jan. 23. Daniel Herms, associate professor of entomology. Article mentioned that Herms is part of a research team that is investigating infestations of U.S. and Asian ash trees by emerald ash borers to see why Asian trees are more resistant to the pests. Baltimore Sun, Jan. 18. john powell, executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in the Americas. Quoted in article about racial housing segregation and how whites often resist living in integrated communities. Seattle Times, Jan. 17. Article about how to remove stains from children’s clothing includes information provided by Ohio State University Extension. Denver Rocky Mountain News, Jan. 29. Tin-Lun Ho, professor of physics. Quoted in article about a claim by Colorado researchers that they created a novel form of matter that could some day be used as a source of energy. Ho said it was premature to say the researchers succeeded in their quest. Ottawa Citizen, Jan. 10. Stuart Zweben, chair and professor of computer and information science. Quoted in article about his belief that, although many entry-level information technology jobs will move permanently overseas, employers will want to hire more-skilled workers in the United States. Miami Herald, Jan. 27; Toronto Globe and Mail, Jan. 7; Agence France Presse, Jan. 6. Linda Saif, professor of veterinary preventive medicine. Quoted in article about how there is not yet enough evidence that civet cats can spread the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus among humans. China has begun a campaign to kill civets in the hopes of stopping the spread of SARS. Associated Press, Jan. 30. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about how U.S. and Canadian officials have begun discussing ways to share information about airline passengers without running afoul of Canada’s privacy laws. NPR, “All Things Considered,” Jan. 20. Peter Swire, professor of law. Interviewed for a report about privacy issues raised by a proposed computer system that would allow states to share their criminal databases, and which would also link to other public databases with information about individuals. United Press International, Jan. 29. Joan Herbers, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology. Article about her research on a rare parasitic ant species found in Ohio that seems to live peaceably among its neighbors. Research Story United Press International, Jan. 6. Oliver Waldmann, visiting scientist in physics. Article about his research that has demonstrated for the first time a type of magnetic behavior that was predicted to exist more than 50 years ago. The behavior involves a special kind of energy transition among atoms in a very small magnet, called chromium-8 (Cr8). Research Story United Press International, Jan. 6. James Moody, assistant professor of sociology. Article about his research that found relationships with friends play a significant role in whether teenage girls think about suicide, but have little impact on suicidal thoughts among boys. Research Story MAGAZINES Business Week, Jan. 19. Sheikh Akbar, professor of materials science and engineering; and Sehoon Yoo, doctoral student in materials science. Article about their work developing an easy way to carve the surface of inexpensive ceramic material into tiny filaments, creating a platform for devices that detect chemicals in the air. Research Story Prevention, January 2004. Paul Stromberg, professor of veterinary biosciences. Article about his research that found a way to reduce the side effects of anemia in cats with chronic renal failure. New Scientist, Jan. 24. Sally Boysen, professor of psychology. Article mentioned her research with chimpanzees teaching them to use numbers in a variety of ways. BROADCAST MEDIA CBS News, “60 Minutes II,” Jan. 28. Daniel Chow, professor of law. Interviewed extensively for a report about the counterfeiting of American products in China. Chow said 15 to 20 percent of all goods in China are counterfeit. CNN, “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” Jan. 20. Jon Krosnick, professor of psychology and political science. Interviewed about his research that suggests people are most likely to vote when they have one candidate they love and another they hate. Research Story CNNfn, Jan. 13. Tally Hart, director of student financial aid. Interviewed for a report about what college students and their parents should do to apply for the various forms of financial aid for which they are qualified. #