Media Covering Ohio State
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September 2006From the threat of terrorism to the threat of prehistoric raptors, Ohio State research and expertise were featured in the national and international 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. NEWSPAPERSNew York Times, Sept. 9 and 10; Los Angeles Times, Sept. 10; Chicago Tribune, Sept. 10; Baltimore Sun, Sept. 13; ABC News “This Week,” Sept. 10. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Quoted in articles about the current threat of terrorism in the United States , five years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Mueller said the threat of terrorism is exaggerated. Chicago Tribune, Sept. 1; Christian Science Monitor, Sept. 1 and 18. John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at the Mershon Center. Quoted in article about how President Bush is now trying to paint the unpopular war in Iraq as a key part of the war on terrorism. New York Times, Sept. 20; Los Angeles Times, Sept. 12; St. Louis Post Dispatch, Sept. 17; United Press International, Sept. 12. Daniel Tokaji, assistant professor of law. Quoted in articles about how new voting requirements in some states involving registration and identification at the polls may affect election results. New York Times, Sept. 26; Washington Times, Sept. 27. David Goldberger, professor of law. Quoted in article about some of the reasons why a group of members of the American Civil Liberties Union has called for the ouster of the organization's leadership. Washington Post, Sept. 11. W. Scott McGraw, associate professor of anthropology. Article about his research that suggests prehistoric birds of prey made meals out of some of our earliest human ancestors. Research Story Washington Post, Sept. 12. Karla Zadnik, professor of optometry. Quoted in article about how eye exercises to correct vision are out of favor among most vision professionals. Such exercises have not been shown to improve eyesight. Washington Post, Sept. 3; Chicago Sun-Times, Sept. 17. Joan Cashin, associate professor of history. The Post gave a favorable review to her new book “First Lady of the Confederacy: Varina Davis's Civil War.” Wall Street Journal, Sept. 20. The Fisher College of Business moved up to the No. 2 position in The Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive regional ranking of business schools. Last year, Fisher was ranked third in the survey. USA Today, Sept. 27. Thomas Stevenson, senior director, Campus Dining Services. Quoted in article about how Ohio State's new student union will have separate washing areas for organic food. Los Angeles Times, Sept. 3. Stephen Kuusisto, assistant professor of English. The Times gave a favorable review to his new memoir “Eavesdropping: A Memoir of Blindness and Listening.” Chicago Tribune, Sept. 7; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sept. 3. 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 Dallas Morning News, Sept. 26. H.G. Parsa, associate professor of hospitality management. Quoted in article about the advantages and disadvantages of having family members take over a restaurant when the owner decides to retire. Chicago Sun-Times, Sept. 10. Kyle Ezell, lecturer in city and regional planning. Quoted in article about the growing trend of couples nearing retirement age choosing to live in condominiums in urban downtowns as an alternative to moving to a suburban adult community. Chicago Sun-Times, Sept. 26. Joel Weaver, professor of oral surgery and anesthesiology. Quoted in article about guidelines for using sedation on children during dental surgery. The article was about a Chicago child who slipped into a coma after being sedated by her dentist. Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 10; Seattle Times, Sept. 17; Buffalo News, Sept. 12; Associated Press, Sept. 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 Newsday, Sept. 20; Boston Globe, Sept. 25. Kenneth Lee, professor of food science and technology and director of the Center for Food Safety. Quoted in article about the recent problems with E. Coli in spinach that has sickened hundreds in the United States. Newsday, Sept. 12. Tracy Tylka, assistant professor of psychology at Marion. Article about her research that found many men feel pressure to have muscular bodies, and that can lead some to symptoms of eating disorders, pressure to use steroids, and an unhealthy preoccupation with weightlifting. Research Story Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Sept. 4; Toronto Star, Sept. 1. Times of London, Sept. 11; Tracy Tylka, assistant professor of psychology at Marion. Article about her research that found women who accept their bodies the way they are seem to be more likely to follow principles of healthy eating. Research Story San Diego Union-Tribune, Aug. 29. Mohammad Samimy, professor of mechanical engineering. Article mentioned his research on developing a silencer technology that creates electrical arcs to control turbulence in jet engine exhaust airflow. The technology may one day help quiet jet engines. Research Story Boston Globe, Sept. 3. David Huron, professor of music. Quoted in article about how he is skeptical of Darwinian theories that suggest music originated as a way for males to impress and attract females. Miami Herald, Sept. 21. Deanna Wilkinson, associate professor of human development and family science. Quoted in article about how some urban teenagers are drawn into violent gangs in order to find a sense of family and purpose. Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Sept. 17. William Mitsch, professor of natural resources. Quoted in article about how chemicals and fertilizers used in farming are one of the greatest sources of pollution in U.S. waterways. Research Story Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sept. 23. Saul Cornell, associate professor of history. An editorial discusses the major themes of Cornell's new book “A Well Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Sept. 28. Donald Haurin, professor of economics. Article about his research that found student scores on state proficiency tests affect house values, with higher scores increasing prices for homes. Research Story St. Petersburg Times, Sept. 26. W. Scott Melvin, professor and director of the division of general surgery. Quoted in article about the symptoms and prognosis of patients who have an injured spleen. Buffalo News, Sept. 19. 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 Christian Science Monitor, Sept. 27. Edward Foley, professor of law. Quoted in article about how major problems are not anticipated this coming Election Day as new voting technology is deployed around the country. Investor's Business Daily, Sept. 21; United Press International, Sept. 20. Claudia Buchmann, associate professor of sociology. Article about her research that helps explain why women are getting more college degrees than men in recent years. Research Story Toronto Star, Sept. 12. Walter Davis, professor emeritus of English. Article mentions an essay Davis wrote that discusses how many views of Christian fundamentalists have influenced the Bush administration. Associated Press, Sept. 17. Todd Stewart, director of the Program for International and Homeland Security. Quoted in article about how homeland security studies are booming at U.S. colleges and universities because of the demand for workers with anti-terrorism training. Associated Press, Sept. 22. Peter Swire, professor of law. Quoted in article about the U.S. Census Bureau's admission that it had lost laptops that contained sensitive information collected on American citizens. United Press International, Sept. 19. Dongping Zhong, assistant professor of physics. Article about his research that, for the first time, showed exactly how water molecules interact with proteins. Research Story United Press International, Sept. 6. Electra Paskett, professor of medicine and public health. Article about her research that suggests the number of rural, low-income women who choose to get mammograms may dramatically increase if those women get their health information from trained lay advisers in their own community. Research Story United Press International, Sept. 28. Morton O'Kelly, professor of geography. Article about his research that suggests it would be very difficult for terrorists to cause major disruptions in Internet service in the United States Research Story |
