Research

OHIO professor and alumna team up to study fringe religious groups and ‘cult films’

Jodi Wille

From Ohio University News An Ohio University alumna filmmaker and a religious studies professor teamed up to edit a special journal issue on “cult films,” as told through interviews with scholars and filmmakers. Jodi Wille and Brian Collins met at the Athens International Film and Video Festival in 2018. Now they […]

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February 16, 2022 at 4:51 pmAlumni News Research

Zach Meisel anticipates new answers on how the elements of the universe were made

Dr. Zachary Meisel

From Ohio University News Astrophysicist Zach Meisel, Ph.D., is part of an international team of pioneers whose research is delving into the mysteries of the center of the sun and other nuclear infernos that produce the building blocks of the universe. Their goal is to solve some of the mysteries […]

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January 28, 2022 at 11:40 amNews Research

Ohio University chemist explains an old question with a modern tool

Dr. Jixin Chen is utilizing a novel technique to
visualize genome sequences more effectively.

From Ohio University News Ohio University chemist Jixin Chen, Ph.D., took advantage of the time when labs were shut down early in the pandemic to apply a very modern solution to solve a very old question. Like Joseph Fourier did 200 years ago, Chen sat down with paper and pen to […]

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January 26, 2022 at 2:18 pmNews Research

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

OHIO study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since early 20th century

From Ohio University News A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent. […]

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January 10, 2022 at 11:39 amNews Research

Ronan Carroll receives Rakowski Award, continues research into genetics of Staphylococcal infections

Dr. Ronan Carroll

From Ohio University News Dr. Ronan Carroll recently received the Robert F. Rakowski Award for Outstanding Research for breakthrough work involving non-traditional RNA and Staphylococcus bacterial infections. Carroll, associate professor of Biological Sciences, received his undergraduate degree in microbiology from Trinity College, in Dublin, Ireland, in 1999. He immigrated to […]

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December 21, 2021 at 8:12 amResearch

Julie Suhr named editor of Psychological Assessment, sets her priorities for journal

Dr. Julie Suhr

From Ohio University News Dr. Julie Suhr, recently appointed editor of the journal Psychological Assessment, highlights her vision for the research journal on the American Psychological Association’s Editor Spotlight. Suhr is professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences and director of clinical training of Ohio University’s APA-accredited […]

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December 8, 2021 at 10:10 amResearch

Ohio University to honor Distinguished Professor Steven Evans on Feb. 3

Dr. Steven Evans

From Ohio University News Ohio University will honor Distinguished Professor Steven Evans on Thursday, Feb. 3, during the Distinguished Professor Portrait Unveiling and Lecture. Students, faculty, staff, and area residents are invited to attend this event in the Baker University Center Ballroom, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed […]

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December 3, 2021 at 8:39 amEvents News Research