Media Covering Ohio State
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July 2006Ohio State faculty made a big impression in major magazines during July, appearing in U.S. News & World Report, The Economist and New Yorker, among many others. 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. NEWSPAPERSJay Iams, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, received widespread coverage this month for a report he co-authored that found a steadily increasing number of babies who are born prematurely in the United States. The report calls for early ultrasound exams during pregnancy and tighter guidelines for infertility treatment. Coverage included:
New York Times, July 30. Neeli Bendapudi, associate professor of marketing; Venkat Bendapudi, lecturer, management and human resources. Article about their research that found good customer service can help build brand loyalty even in “non-glamorous” businesses like convenience stores. New York Times, July 14. Oded Shenkar, professor of management and human resources. Quoted in article about issues involved with Chinese companies attempting to merge with or acquire firms in other countries. New York Times, July 30. Richard Steckel, professor of economics. Article noted his research as a source for an article about how the average height of Americans has grown over the years. Research Story Washington Post, July 29. Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences. A major feature article chronicled the career of Thompson and his 50 expeditions to glaciers around the world, collecting evidence of global climate change. Research Story Wall Street Journal, July 14; Associated Press, July 14. Article discussed a program at Ohio State that allows selected business students to invest part of the university's endowment. Wall Street Journal, July 5. Joshua Dressler, professor of law. Quoted in article about how the U.S. Supreme Court has become more likely to rule against criminal defendants in its current term. San Francisco Chronicle, July 21. Joshua Dressler, professor of law. Quoted in article about how people called to testify before a grand jury rarely have lawyers, but in some high-profile cases they do. One example is the investigation of baseball player Barry Bonds. USA Today, July 3; United Press International, July 6. Linda Lord, research fellow in veterinary preventive medicine. Article about her survey of animal shelters across Ohio which found that the outlook for sheltered dogs has improved considerably in the last decade, but conditions have deteriorated for cats. Research Story USA Today, July 11. Daniel Tokaji, assistant professor of law. Quoted in article about how legal battles over voter registration in several states may be one of the biggest issues of the 2006 elections. Dallas Morning News, July 29. John Kalmar, associate professor of oral pathology. Quoted in article about how bone-building medications have recently been linked to a rare side effect that causes parts of the jawbone to deteriorate and die. These medications are often given to people who have lost bone density because of cancer treatment or osteoporosis. Dallas Morning News, July 24. Velimir Matkovic, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation and nutrition. Article mentioned his research that suggests efforts to prevent osteoporosis, generally considered a geriatric disease among women, could actually start before puberty. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29. Steffanie Wilk, associate professor of management and human resources. Article about research she co-authored that found that the mood call-center employees had when they started work affected the quality of their work all day. Baltimore Sun, July 8. Douglas Berman, professor of law. Quoted in article about how there has been little incentive for states to overhaul lethal injection procedures until recently, when the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to legal challenges that the procedure is cruel. Baltimore Sun, July 11. Robert Burns, senior institute specialist, National Regulatory Research Institute. Quoted in article about a proposed merger of two utility companies, and what it may mean for consumers in Maryland. Baltimore Sun, July 5. Article mentioned that Ohio State researchers have been involved in a project to test wild birds in Maryland to determine if any have been infected with the avian flu. Seattle Times, July 30; Associated Press, July 7. Marc Spindelman, associate professor of law. Quoted in article about the prospects for gay marriage in the United States in the wake of a negative ruling by the United States Supreme Court. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 28. Jay Zagorsky, research scientist at the Center for Human Resource Research. Article noted that he has conducted research linking both smoking and obesity to lower levels of wealth for Americans. Research Story, Research Story Kansas City Star, July 25. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about a lawsuit brought by the Bush administration against two Missouri state regulators. The suit attempts to stop the regulators from trying to find out whether AT&T turned over customer records to the National Security Agency. Associated Press, July 12. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about a plan by the federal government to send out warnings of national emergencies to Americans on wireless phones, Web sites and hand-held computers. Swire said citizens should have the opportunity to opt out of the alerts. Associated Press, July 3. G. Andrew Karolyi, professor of finance. Article discussed his research that found terrorist attacks targeting specific companies cost those firms an average of $401 million in stock value per incident. Research Story United Press International, July 6. Ju Li, assistant professor of materials science and engineering. Article about his research that found exotic particles called solitons have intricate internal structures. Scientists may one day use this information to put the particles to work in molecular electronics and artificial muscles. Research Story United Press International, July 3. Gary Smith, associate professor of pediatrics. Article about his research that found during a recent 14-year period there were 85,800 fireworks-related injuries to children treated in U.S. emergency departments. United Press International, July 14. Chandan Sen, professor and vice chair of surgery. Article about his research suggesting an alternative form of natural vitamin E can be taken by mouth and will reach the blood in humans at levels determined to protect against stroke and other diseases. Research Story United Press International, July 14. William E. Carson, III, associate professor of surgery. Article about his research that suggests a drug which targets a particular type of breast cancer might be more effective if patients are also given a substance made by the body that stimulates certain immune cells. Research Story United Press International, July 24. Brent Sohngen, associate professor of agricultural, environmental and development economics. Article about his research that found that the increasing number of pine plantations in the southern United States could contribute to a rise in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Research Story MAGAZINESU.S. News & World Report, July 17. Philip Diaz, associate professor of medicine. Quoted in article about how a procedure called lung volume reduction surgery can restore some quality of life to smokers in the late stages of emphysema. U.S. News & World Report, July 17. The University Medical Center had nine specialties named as among the best in the country in the magazine's annual “America's Best Hospitals” issue. U.S. News & World Report, July 17. Saul Cornell, professor of history. Quoted in article about how polls consistently show broad support for gun control in the United States. However, opponents of gun control contribute much more money to their cause. U.S. News & World Report, July 31. W. Scott Melvin, associate professor of surgery and director of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Quoted in article about how robotic surgery offers advantages for many patients, but may not improve outcomes in every case. U.S. News & World Report, July 31. Article noted that the Ohio State University Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital were among the few hospitals in the country to be awarded a double distinction: one of America's best hospitals, and one of the 100 Most Wired, a list of hospitals and health systems with the most advanced information technology. The Economist, July 22. G. Andrew Karolyi, professor of finance. Article mentioned his research that found foreign companies can help boost their stock prices when they are listed on American stock exchanges. New Yorker, July 31. Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science. Quoted in article about how corruption in Ohio state government has resulted from many years of one-party rule and limited oversight. Prevention, August 2006. Aaron Wichman, teaching fellow in psychology. Article about his research that provides some of the best evidence to date that birth order really doesn't have an effect on intelligence. Research Story New Scientist, July 22. Oleg Gnedin, postdoctoral researcher in astronomy. Article discussed his research that is using hypervelocity stars to study the nature of dark matter in our universe. Self Magazine, May 2006. Judith Schwartzbaum, associate professor of epidemiology, and Colin Edwards, doctoral student in public health. Article mentioned their research that found years of repeated exposure to loud noise increases the risk of developing a non-cancerous tumor that could cause hearing loss. Research Story Self Magazine, June 2006. Charles Emery, professor of psychology. Article mentioned his research that found regular exercise may speed up wound healing by as much as 25 percent in older adults. Research Story Self Magazine, July 2006. 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 Inc. Magazine, June 2006. Roy Lewicki, professor of management and human resources; Edward Tomlinson, former doctoral student. Article discussed their research that found business people who are wronged in a business transaction may be more likely to say they would reconcile if the offender offers a sincere apology -- particularly if the offender takes personal blame for the misdeed. Research Story Fast Company, May 2006. 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 |
