Stories tagged with: Research

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Student Success

OHIO announces winners of Three Minute Thesis competition

This year, 32 students took part in the semifinal competitions, and then eight students advanced to the finals in late February.

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Research

The universe might be changing: New DESI data shows dark energy may evolve over time

The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion.

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Video

In a Nutshell: From Athens to Antarctica, Ryan Fogt navigates worlds of weather and learning

What’s it like to study Earth’s climate, forecast the weather, and train the next generation of meteorologists? Ohio University professor Ryan Fogt has done it all—from researching Antarctica’s past weather patterns to working with students in the Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis. Step inside the lab where OHIO students are learning to predict the weather and better understand the forces shaping our world.

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Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment

OHIO researchers study impact of fire on underground structures, building water reservoirs

Ohio University researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering recently studied how underground piping is impacted by excessive heat and created an underground water reservoir solution to help extinguish fires.

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Research and Impact

Renowned Ohio University researcher secures funding for new cancer research technology

John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, was awarded $2.35 million in federal funding to acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential for advancing cancer research and treatment at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Faculty Research

Feasting on power: How the tv show “Succession” serves up food for thought on wealth, family and control

David Bell, an associate professor of Linguistics, and Theresa Moran, an associate professor of instruction, have spent over a decade combining their expertise to explore food studies.

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Research & Creative Activity

OHIO maintains prestigious Carnegie R1 designation, reinforcing commitment to research excellence

Ohio University has once again been designated as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution within the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 is the highest classification of research activity bestowed to universities in the United States.

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Health Research

OHIO professor collaborates to study cultural adaptability of Project ECHO

Ohio University Professor Nagesh Rao collaborated with colleagues from other educational institutions to assess Project ECHO’s rapid diffusion.

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OHIO Announcements

Introducing the Animal Oversight module in Cayuse: Module launches March 17

The Office of Research Compliance is pleased to announce that the new electronic research submission software, Cayuse Animal Oversight, is launching on March 17, 2025.

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Space Research

OHIO scientists uncover the dangers of spaceborne bacteria

Researchers are studying how bacteria become more infectious in space, with critical implications for future deep-space missions.

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Faculty & Staff

Responding to new NIH indirect cost guidance

Ohio University’s Division of Research and Creative Activity is in the process of fully evaluating the potential impact of this change on our institution’s research activities should this guidance move forward.

Dr. Kimberly Littlefield
OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Kimberly Littlefield associate vice president for research administration

Ohio University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity has named Dr. Kimberly (Kim) Littlefield as the associate vice president for research administration.

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Ohio University Libraries

Ohio University Libraries showcases the Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance

Ohio University Libraries is pleased to highlight The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance Oral History Project.

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Research

Cretaceous fossil from Antarctica reveals earliest modern bird

Team led by National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine discovers new clues that delve into the age-old question: Does a duck always look like a duck and quack like a duck?

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Faculty Expert

The economics of a disaster: How the LA wildfires may impact the economy

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., says damage from the recent fires will likely impact prices, the cost of living, employment, agriculture and the insurance markets of the LA area and state of California.

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