Media Covering Ohio State
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May, 2005From coast to coast – the New York Times to the Los Angeles Times – Ohio State faculty shared their expertise with major media outlets during May. 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 New York Times, May 28; The New Republic, May 30. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center . Articles discuss Mueller's analysis which suggests traditional war between majors powers is in decline around the world. The argument is contained in his book “The Remnants of War.” New York Times, May 8. Jennifer Evans-Cowley, assistant professor of city and regional planning. Quoted in article about how some cities and towns have begun to regulate oversize houses, in which owners tear down old houses to build much larger homes that dwarf those of neighbors. New York Times, May 15. Tim Eby, WOSU radio stations manager. Eby, who is chairman of the National Public Radio board, was quoted about recent conflicts between NPR executives and the Bush appointees who lead the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Washington Post, May 27. Lee Martin, professor of English. The Post gave a positive review to Martin's new novel “The Bright Forever.” Wall Street Journal, May 5. Albert de la Chapelle, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics. Article about his research that suggests all colon tumors should be tested to learn if the patient may have an inherited syndrome that carries an extremely high risk of cancer. Research Story Wall Street Journal, May 18. Article noted that Ohio State is one of many universities nationwide who are building, or planning to build, new recreation centers and student unions to better serve students. Wall Street Journal, May 1. Charles Behnke, assistant professor, horticulture extension. Quoted in article about how it is often better to concentrate on fertilizing your lawn in the autumn, when it does more good and fertilizer is often discounted at stores. Wall Street Journal, May 13. Article noted that Ohio State is among the universities that have conference center hotels that appeal to parents visiting for their children's graduations. Wall Street Journal, May 4. J. Richard Dietrich, professor and chair of accounting and management information systems. Quoted in article about efforts to stem the shortage of junior level accountants at the major national accounting firms. He is a member of a national task force that is considering how to solve the issue. Houston Chronicle, May 30. J. Richard Dietrich, professor and chair of accounting and management information systems. Quoted in article about how accounting has become a popular major among business students at U.S. universities. USA Today, May 23. Stuart Zweben, chair and professor of computer science and engineering. Quoted in article about how the number of undergraduates choosing computer science majors has fallen dramatically as students worry about job opportunities in the field. Los Angeles Times, May 9; Chicago Tribune, May 18. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychology and psychiatry. Quoted in article about her research and that of others which show that strong social support may help strengthen the immune system, and that women tend to have more social support than do men. Research Story Los Angeles Times, May 5. Karen Wruck, associate professor of finance. Quoted in article about the decision by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian to buy a large stake in General Motors Corp. and what it might mean for the troubled company. Los Angeles Times, May 20. Brad Welling, professor of otolaryngology. Quoted in article about a study by an Ohio doctor that suggests a long-standing belief that getting pregnant will lead to deafness in women with a hearing defect called otosclerosis is most likely wrong. Chicago Tribune, May 7. Kevin Boyle, associate professor of history. Quoted in article about how workers in the once-powerful autoworkers' unions are being forced to live with less health care coverage from their employers, and are also paying more for it. Chicago Tribune, May 4; Baltimore Sun, May 4. Kevin Boyle, associate professor of history. Quoted in article about how a racially charged murder case in Maryland may affect the community where it occurred. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 15. Kevin Boyle, associate professor of history. Article about his recent book “Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age.” The winner of the National Book Award for nonfiction, the text gives an historical account of a famous murder trial that occurred in Detroit in 1925. Research Story Houston Chronicle, May 12. Oded Shenkar, professor of management and human resources. Quoted in article about how the rise of the Chinese economy will affect the United States and workers here. Research Story Financial Times, May 27. Oded Shenkar, professor of management and human resources. Shenkar wrote an op-ed column in which he argues that China's willingness to steal intellectual property from other countries in order to produce counterfeit brand-name products will continue to help the country's economy grow. Boston Globe, May 10. Scott McGraw, associate professor of anthropology. Article mentioned his research that suggests a species of monkey thought likely to be extinct -- Miss Waldron's red colobus monkey -- may still be alive in parts of Africa. Research Story Baltimore Sun, May 27; Associated Press, May 26. Randy Nelson, professor of psychology and neuroscience; Leah Pyter, graduate student. Article about their research that found the brains of one species of mouse actually shrink during the winter, causing the mice to have more difficulty with some types of learning. Research Story Baltimore Sun, May 6. John Wenzel, associate professor of entomology. Article noted that he is one of many professors around the country who is teaching classes using graphic novels which have scientific content. Baltimore Sun, May 29; New Orleans Times-Picayune, May 29. Harvey Graff, professor of English and history. Quoted in article about projections by the U.S. Census Bureau that by 2030 nearly two-thirds of all Americans will live in the South and West. Washington Times, May 16. James Moody, professor of sociology. Article about his research that mapped the romantic and sexual relationships of an entire high school over 18 months, providing evidence that these adolescent networks may be structured differently than researchers previously thought. Research Story Washington Times, May 6. Article about research at Ohio State that found doctors seldom prescribe controller medications for asthma patients after they visit the emergency room for treatment. San Francisco Chronicle, May 18; Detroit News, May 18. H.G. Parsa, associate professor of hospitality management. Article about 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 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 25. Roger Blackwell, professor of marketing. Quoted about new vending machines at several airports and hotels that dispense Apple iPods and accessories. Business Week, May 9. Roger Blackwell, professor of marketing. Quoted in article about how shopping on the Web will affect malls and other retail stores and their efforts to attract customers. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 29. Allan Millett, professor of history. Quoted in article about efforts by U.S. military teams working in North Korea to recover the remains of servicemen lost 55 years ago in the Korean War. (Denver) Rocky Mountain News, May 10. 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. Research Story Buffalo News, May 17. Yousef Mohammad, assistant professor of neurology. Article about a clinical trial he is overseeing that is testing a handheld device called the transcranial magnetic stimulator that may be able to stop migraines just as they are beginning. St. Petersburg Times, May 23. Randall Harris, professor of pathology and public health. Quoted in article about a study at Dana-Farber Cancer Center that suggests aspirin and similar drugs may help prevent recurrence in people who have had colon cancer. St. Petersburg Times, May 30. Joshua Dressler, professor of law. Quoted in article about a case in Florida in which a convicted defendant claims one of the jurors fell asleep during his trial. Dressler said he doubts the claim will result in a retrial. Associated Press, May 9. Joshua Dressler, professor of law. Quoted in article about how the mistrial in the case of the Columbus highway shooter could be seen as a minor victory for the defense team, which argued the defendant was not guilty by reason of insanity. Investor's Business Daily, May 25; Associated Press, May 25; Times of London, May 26. Vladimir Sloutsky, professor and director of the Center for Cognitive Science. Article about his research that found too much knowledge can be bad for some kinds of recognition memory. Research Story Christian Science Monitor, May 9. Daniel Tokaji, assistant professor of law. Quoted in article about the debate concerning whether voters should show photo identification at the polls to reduce fraud. Tokaji said this is the most partisan battle in the area of election reform. London Daily Mail, May 12; United Press International, May 9. Robert Murray, clinical professor of pediatrics. Article about a commentary he co-authored that reported the typical teen consumes two 12-ounce cans of soft drinks every day. Cutting out just eight ounces of the sweetened beverages “would prevent excessive weight gain in most Americans,” the commentary said. Associated Press, May 24. Katherine Federle, professor of law. Quoted in article about the case of a Florida boy who killed a girl when he was 12 and who has now been charged, at age 18, of robbing a pizza delivery person. Associated Press, May 4. Hugh Urban, associate professor of comparative studies. Quoted in article about an academic conference in New York that examined the political agenda of the religious right. Associated Press, May 17. Steven Clinton, associate professor of hematology and human nutrition. Quoted in article about a study that found low-fat diets modestly helped women cut their chances of a recurrence of breast cancer. Associated Press, May 12. William Liddle, professor of political science. Quoted in article about how Indonesian leaders went out of their way to visit and praise former dictator Suharto during his recent hospital stay, even if they had been his political enemies. Associated Press, May 31. Elizabeth Cooke, clinical professor of law. Cooke was quoted about a case recently decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in which she and others from the Moritz College of Law helped represent Ohio prison inmates. The Court ruled that state prisons have to accommodate the religious affiliations of inmates. Reuters News Service, May 9; United Press International, May 9. Ann McAlearney, assistant professor of public health. Article about her research that found a majority of women surveyed say cost is a barrier to getting a mammography. However, many are unaware insurance could help defray the cost. Research Story United Press International, May 19. Jonathan Groner, clinical associate professor of surgery. Article about his research that suggests black youth are more than twice as likely to die from a traumatic injury as are white children. Research Story United Press International, May 16. Philip Schneider, clinical professor of pharmacy. Article about his research that found distributing prescription medications in specially designed blister packages rather than in bottles may increase the likelihood that medications will be taken properly. Research Story United Press International, May 17. Daniel C.K. Chow, professor of law. Quoted in article about how the production of counterfeit products in China is a very serious problem, and one that can't easily be solved. United Press International, May 31. Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences. Article mentioned his research that suggests that the famous ice cap on Mount Kilimanjaro is melting away because of global climate change and may disappear in the near future. Research Story MAGAZINES Jet, May 2. Article about choreographer Bill T. Jones becoming the first Black person to be awarded the Wexner Prize, given by the Wexner Center for the Arts to a contemporary artist who has been consistently original, influential, and challenging to convention. Jet, May 9. An article about how to discipline children includes tips credited to Ohio State's Family and Consumer Sciences Education program. BROADCAST MEDIA NPR's “Morning Edition,” May 6. Peter Swire, professor of law. Interviewed for a report about the privacy implications of a proposal before Congress that would set national standards for drivers' licenses. Swire said the proposal would in effect be a national ID system. NPR's “Talk of the Nation,” May 26. Peter Swire, professor of law. Interviewed for a report about how proposals to further enhance government powers under the Patriot Act may effect privacy rights of Americans. NPR's “Morning Edition,” May 27. Douglas Berman, associate professor of law. Interviewed about the fallout from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that stated federal sentencing guidelines were not mandatory. |
