Research and Impact

Presidential Teaching and Research Scholars 2019

Presidential Research Scholars awards program seeks 2020-21 nominations

March 4, 2020 2 min

The program is for faculty members who have garnered national and international prominence in research, scholarship and creative activity. Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. April 23.

OHIO scientists publish study on bobcat roadway mortality

March 4, 2020 4 min

Ohio University ecologist Viorel Popescu and graduate and undergraduate researchers in his lab have spent the last couple of years studying the population of Ohio bobcats.

Engineers develop new technology to advance autonomous vehicles

March 3, 2020 3 min

The autonomous vehicle guidance and trajectory tracking system developed by Professor Jim Zhu is patent pending. Since 2015, Zhu and his co-inventors have continued to refine the system.

University recognizes 2019 faculty, staff and student inventors

March 3, 2020 4 min

The Inventors Dinner recognized faculty who engaged with the Technology Transfer Office to commercialize their research findings, by protecting their intellectual property through the patent process.

Scientists show how soil changes may trigger rise of maple tree population in forests

February 28, 2020 4 min

A recent Ohio University study offers new information about how changes in the nutrient composition of the soil in forests could be leading to a rise in the maple tree population.

Facilities to purchase battery-operated grounds vehicles after winning Eco Challenge entry

February 26, 2020 4 min

Ohio University plans to replace two of its gas-operated utility task vehicles (UTVs) with battery-operated models, thanks to a proposal made by this year’s winning Eco Challenge team.

Doctoral student Patricia Mora-Criollo wins 3-Minute Thesis competition

February 20, 2020 4 min

Patricia Mora-Criollo, a doctoral student studying Translational Biomedical Sciences, won first-place with her presention “A New Clue for an Old Puzzle: Growth Hormone and Chagas Disease.”

Green Roof coming to Schoonover Center this spring

February 20, 2020 4 min

Ohio University faculty and students are developing a green roof to be installed this spring on the roof over the Schoonover Center lobby.

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Ohio University psychology professor publishes study examining the effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation

February 20, 2020 3 min

An OHIO researcher has published a study in the journal Depression and Anxiety that suggests marijuana use, especially for military personnel experiencing PTSD, may negatively impact suicidal thoughts

National Civil Rights Conference accepting submissions for 2020 meeting at Miami University

February 19, 2020 1 min

The National Civil Rights Conference is calling for papers, panel sessions, workshops and artistic productions for this year’s session June 22-23 at Miami University.

Aerial image of students and faculty with the Archaelogical Field School at a dig site

Archaeological Field School offers hands-on experience with discovery of new sites

February 17, 2020 5 min

For more than 30 years, Ohio University’s Archaeological Field School has trained hundreds of anthropology students how to excavate and preserve artifacts from southeastern Ohio sites.

Bobcats: Get on the map

February 17, 2020 5 min

Five Ohio University students have set out to educate their peers and Athens community members about the importance of taking the U.S. 2020 Census.

OHIO research: Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas

February 13, 2020 4 min

Researchers at OHIO have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tours.

OHIO study intends to improve rehabilitation techniques of ACL injuries in the military and beyond

February 11, 2020 5 min

Research from Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions indicates the brain plays a major role in successful returns after an ACL injury.

Interdisciplinary group of OHIO professors finds new compound with therapeutic potential

February 10, 2020 6 min

OHIO professors from three different colleges discover a tremendous first piece of therapeutic possibilities with new compound.

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