Archive for October, 2018

Kruse Gets Best Graduate Presentation Award at Sigmi Xi Conference

Colin Kruse presents his research at Sigma Xi conference.

Graduate student Colin Kruse won best presentation for a graduate student in the Molecular Biology division at the Sigma Xi annual meeting. The Sigma Xi meeting on Big Data and the Future of Research, was held in San Francisco. Kruse’s presentation was on “Understanding Tumor Gene Expression Landscapes: New Treatment […]

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October 29, 2018 at 2:47 pmResearch

Expert on Mexico-U.S. Borderlands Teaches in Law, Justice & Culture Master’s Program

Dr. Luis Plascencia

Dr. Luis F.B. Plascencia has joined Ohio University as an Instructor in the Law, Justice & Culture master’s program. Plascencia is a sociocultural anthropologist with substantial experience in researching and teaching on issues related to migration, transnationalism, and citizenship and nationalism; social justice and civil and human rights issues in the […]

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October 29, 2018 at 2:20 pmNews

Apply by Nov. 15 for Online Master’s in Law, Justice & Culture

Apply by Nov. 15 for Online Master’s in Law, Justice & Culture

The M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture—which focuses on critical analysis of law in relation to society, culture, politics and power—is accepting applications through November 15 for those interested in starting the online program in Spring 2020. This master’s degree is designed for anyone who deals with law academically or […]

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October 29, 2018 at 1:52 pmNews

Hot Takes on Science for a Cold Day at Jerseyville Festival

From left: Erica Cox (Integrated Science Education, AYA), Jen Parsons (OVMoD), Amanda McKeon (Forensic Chemistry), Dr. Mark Lucas (Physics & Astronomy), Addy Kruse (Chemistry), Daniel Ivory (Astrophysics), Ana Bucki (Astrophysics), Ava Heller (Environmental & Plant Biology), Georgia Hilliard (Biochemistry). Additional team members not pictured include Ashley Chong (Forensic Chemistry), Jenna Berger (Forensic Chemistry), Kelly McCallan (Communication: Game Design & Animation) and Dr. Jennifer Hines (Chemistry & Biochemistry).

On a recent chilly fall day, members of the Ohio University STEAM Team engaged area children with science at the Jerseyville Festival in Shade. The team, supported by a grant from AEP Ohio, is working in collaboration with the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery to bring peer-led science engagement experiences […]

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October 29, 2018 at 12:23 pmNews

Wealth & Poverty Announces Spring 2019 Events

Wealth & Poverty Announces Spring 2019 Events

The Wealth and Poverty theme announces is spring 2019 events, including a Wealth and Poverty Week on Immigrants. Wealth and Poverty Week on Immigrants Friday, Feb 1—Tariq Tarey (photographer/visual ethnographer) on Somali refugees in Central Ohio, 2-3 p.m., Alden 319 Friends of the Library Room Monday, Feb 4—Meredith Gartin (Global […]

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October 29, 2018 at 11:51 amAnnouncements

Career Corner | BioOhio Neuroscience Discovery & Alternatives to Opioids, Nov. 14

Career Corner | BioOhio Neuroscience Discovery & Alternatives to Opioids, Nov. 14

BioOhio presents a conference on the Neuroscience Discovery & Alternatives to Opioids on Nov. 14 in Cincinnati. “Opioid abuse is among the deadliest population health crises in America, with more than 14 opioid-related overdose deaths each day in Ohio. Thanks to the determination of dedicated individuals, real change is happening, lives […]

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October 29, 2018 at 11:22 amAnnouncements

Students Studying Japanese Take Advantage of Corporate, Exchange Opportunities

Jack Clancy and Dr. Christopher Thompson sharing opportunities in Japan with students.

Fellowships, corporate experience and study abroad are among the exciting opportunities are available for students studying in the Japanese program in the Ohio University Linguistics Department. “I can honestly say the Ohio University Japanese program provided all of the skills needed to enter a niche career market and be seen […]

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October 29, 2018 at 9:32 amNews