Stories tagged with: Faculty Expert

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NFL and Sports Betting

Sports betting and the NFL: Why the league embraced gambling and what’s next

Until very recently, professional sports leagues distanced themselves from betting of any kind. This year, bettors will wager an estimated $35 billion on NFL games. OHIO Professor and sports betting expert Dr. Jim Strode explains why.

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Election 2024

Tariffs: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

Both the Republican and Democratic parties have leveraged tariffs in recent years to safeguard American manufacturers against competition from China and other countries. Read on to learn more about what tariffs actually do.

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Election 2024

Gerrymandering: Hot topics of the 2024 election, defined

Congressional redistricting is at the top of the Ohio ballot on November 5. Learn about what's at stake in Issue 1 and how ballot issue might impact voting districts across the state.

A ballot box painted with stars and stripes sits outside the Board of Elections' Court Street office.
Election 2024

Inflation: Hot Topics of the 2024 Election, defined

A recent survey from Bankrate reported that more than 40 percent of Americans say their No. 1 economic issue for this presidential election is inflation. Read on to learn more about the drivers of U.S. inflation.

Ryan Fogt Ask the Experts podcast
Ask the Experts

Faculty expert Ryan Fogt discusses weather forecasting in latest Ask the Experts podcast

On this episode of Ask the Experts, we talk with professor Ryan Fogt about the field of meteorology, the Scalia Lab, and the many exciting opportunities for students who love the weather.

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Physics

OHIO scientist Saw Wai Hla named 2024 Falling Walls Physical Sciences Laureate for groundbreaking work in physics

Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking work in the field of physics is being recognized by being awarded the 2024 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Award in the Physical Sciences category.

A physical therapy student at Ohio University works to rehabilitate a patient's injury
Health Research

Preventing reinjury: How neuroplasticity and biomechanics are changing injury recovery

The phrase 'mind over matter' is getting a whole new meaning as OHIO researcher Dustin Grooms and his team work to discover ways to prevent reinjury by looking at the way the brain plays a role in recovery.

Brian Clark Journal of Gerontology

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine study reveals key insights into leg weakness in older adults

Researchers at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine led a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the mechanisms leading to leg weakness in older adults.

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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers uncover key insights on a commonly used field test to assess muscular power in older adults

A recent study conducted by Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute researchers offers health care professionals a more comprehensive understanding of muscular power and endurance in seniors.

Brian Clark OMNI

Ohio University’s OMNI researchers lead global rankings with innovative health research

Several researchers in OHIO's Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute were ranked as some of the top scientists in their fields by ScholarGPS.

Berkeley Franz HCOM

From research to reality: How implementation science is fast-tracking lifesaving treatments

Discover how the evolving field of implementation science bridges the gap between research breakthroughs and real-world application, highlighting OHIO's Dr. Berkeley Franz's work on opioid use disorder.

Kessler and Kulp Fulbright

OHIO faculty/staff members Greg Kessler and Melissa Kulp receive Fulbright Awards

OHIO's Melissa Kulp and Greg Kessler have been selected for Fulbright awards, offering them unique opportunities to expand their knowledge and enhance their expertise in education.

ITDI Summit

First Infectious Diseases in Appalachian Ohio Summit looks at dramatic rise in tick-borne disease

ITDI has brought its fight against infectious diseases to Appalachia, holding an inaugural summit with Ohio health officials to talk about diseases affecting this region.

Cory Cronin and Berkeley Franz

Study finds creation of substance use programs in hospitals are driven by needs assessments

A study by OHIO researchers found hospitals were more likely to create support services to address substance use in their community if a needs assessment indicated it was an issue needing attention.

Nate Szewczyk lab
Space Exploration

Guiding humanity beyond the moon: OHIO researchers push to revolutionize human space biology

Nate Szewczyk, several OHIO students, and colleagues coauthored papers published in the journal "Nature" on how to help guide humanity into missions beyond where we’ve already been in space.

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