Archive for November, 2016

Math Alum Joins Ohio University Foundation Board

David Levy

By Zulfa Rizqiya From Compass The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes four new trustees to the Bobcat family this fall. Mathematics alum David “Dave” P. Levy joins, along with Casey A. Christopher, Dr. Daryl R. Sybert, and R. Scott Durcanin. They were elected to the board during the […]

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November 30, 2016 at 7:30 pmAlumni

Student Zero Waste Coordinator | Application Extended through Dec. 1

 Deadline extended to Dec. 1! Are you an Ohio University student with an interest in making a positive difference, improving your leadership and organizational skills, networking, and gaining real-world experience in a sustainability field? This is your chance to join the Zero Waste Team housed at the Voinovich School of […]

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November 30, 2016 at 6:16 pmAnnouncements

Networking Week Coming to Chicago, March 22-25

Networking Week Coming to Chicago, March 22-25

Are you a current student looking to make connections in your professional field? Or a Bobcat alum working in the Chicago area? If you fit either of those descriptions, sign up to attend the first-ever Chicago Networking Week on March 22-25! This OHIO Alumni Association networking week will bring students […]

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November 30, 2016 at 6:11 pmAnnouncements

Grad Students Build Communication that Stretches Beyond Borders

Phally Ngoeum (right) and Md Nazimuddin (left) enjoy class discussions.
    Phally Ngoeum (right) and Md Nazimuddin (left) enjoy class discussions.

By Andrea Wurm Phally Ngoeum, a graduate student from Cambodia, believes in the power of communication. Connecting with people is one reason that she values Oral Communication in Graduate Studies (ELIP 5300). This 3-credit hour class gives her a platform to voice her opinion. “Communicating helps me reduce the gender […]

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November 30, 2016 at 12:12 pmIn Class News

Shorey Authors ‘Do Alcohol and Marijuana Increase the Risk for Female Dating Violence Victimization?’

Dr. Ryan Shorey

Dr. Ryan Shorey, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ohio University, co-authored an article in Psychology of Violence on “Do Alcohol and Marijuana Increase the Risk for Female Dating Violence Victimization? A Prospective Daily Diary Investigation.” Abstract Objective: Dating violence is a serious and prevalent problem, with females being victimized by […]

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November 30, 2016 at 11:49 amResearch

New Chemistry Lecturer Embraces Green Chemistry

Dr. Heather Hopgood

Dr. Heather Hopgood joined the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department this fall with an interest in improving chemistry education. “The department here at Ohio has a unique environment where chemistry education innovation is highly valued,” Hopgood says. She enjoys discussing chemistry concepts with students and strives to build their understanding and […]

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November 30, 2016 at 11:12 amNews

Masson Awarded Grant from American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund

Masson Awarded Grant from American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund

Dr. Eric Masson, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, was awarded a two-year grant for $110,000 from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund in March 2016 to study the encapsulation of hydrocarbons into Cucurbiturils, a family of hollow pumpkin-shaped molecules that the Masson group has been investigating since 2008. […]

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November 30, 2016 at 10:56 amResearch