Post Tagged with: "Christopher France"

Psychology Study: Fear Leads People to Think Donating Blood will Make Others Faint

Dr. Christopher France

By Mikaela Ashburn From Compass A new study by Ohio University faculty members showed that people who are afraid to have their blood drawn believe more people faint or have other symptoms than what statistics show actually occurs. The study, titled “Fear of blood draw is associated with inflated expectations […]

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November 5, 2018 at 4:48 pmResearch

France Talks about Blood Donors at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

France Talks about Blood Donors at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Dr. Christopher France, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, was invited to present at the Institute of Blood Transfusion at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Chengdu, China. His April 18 lecture was titled “Enhancing blood donor recruitment and retention.” Abstract: The presentation focused on more than 20 years of research […]

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April 26, 2018 at 5:23 pmResearch

Five Arts & Sciences Faculty Working on Innovation Strategy Teams Awarded $4 Million

Five Arts & Sciences Faculty Working on Innovation Strategy Teams Awarded $4 Million

Five College of Arts & Sciences faculty are working on four Ohio University Innovation Strategy teams awarded $4 million for new research and teaching initiatives focused on the shale industry, osteoporosis diagnosis, immersive media and instructional innovation. “The four teams selected for major funding awards this winter advanced truly innovative […]

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June 24, 2016 at 1:13 pmNews

Science Café | ‘I’d Like to Give Blood But,’ March 18

Science Café | ‘I’d Like to Give Blood But,’ March 18

Science Café presents Dr. Christopher France on “I’d like to give blood but…” on Wednesday, March 18, at 5 p.m. in the Baker Front Room. According to the Red Cross every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This translates to more than 41,000 blood donations every day. […]

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March 18, 2015 at 7:34 pmEvents

France’s Research: Getting Blood Donors to Give Again

Dr. Christopher France with President Roderick J. McDavis

By Bethany Venable From Compass In keeping with a revered tradition that spans more than 55 years, Ohio University community members gathered Tuesday evening to honor 2014 Distinguished Professor Christopher France during the annual Distinguished Professor Lecture and official portrait unveiling. President Roderick J. McDavis opened the event, recalling the […]

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March 13, 2015 at 9:39 amResearch

Distinguished Professor Lecture Rescheduled for March 10

Dr. Christopher France

For more than 55 years, Ohio University’s Distinguished Professor lecture has been a hallmark celebration of an honored faculty member’s outstanding scholarly and creative accomplishments, so it is no surprise that even Old Man Winter couldn’t derail plans to commend the 2014 Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Dr. Christopher France. The […]

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March 10, 2015 at 9:45 pmEvents

Distinguished Professor Reception for Christopher France, Feb. 18

The 2015 Distinguished Professor reception to honor Dr. Christopher France is Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Baker Theater and Lounge, with a lecture at 7 p.m. France, Distinguished Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, will discuss “Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Working to Prepare […]

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February 18, 2015 at 7:45 pmEvents