Research and Impact

Matt Rosen's work finds books, ideas are helping post-socialist Albania shape its modern culture

February 22, 2023 5 min

Cultural anthropologist Matthew Rosen traveled to Albania in 2015, looking for a place to study the relationship between literature and social life.

Ohio University researchers help reveal evolution of oldest spinosaur brains

February 20, 2023 4 min

Researchers from Ohio University have reconstructed the brains and inner ears of two British spinosaurs, helping uncover how these large predatory dinosaurs interacted with their environment.

Students invited to register by Feb. 22 for Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023

February 17, 2023 2 min

Ohio University students are invited to register for the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo by Feb. 22.

Shad Sargand at Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference

Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference features major lecture by professor Shad Sargand

February 14, 2023 3 min

Russ Professor of Civil Engineering Shad Sargand delivered a major lecture to an audience of over 350 professionals at the Ohio Asphalt Paving Conference on Feb. 1, 2023.

4-Aminoquinolines inhibit the function of the bacterial T-box riboswitch RNA. Illustration by Jennifer Hines

Hiding in plain sight: Hines group uncovers new class of medicinal compounds that target RNA

February 12, 2023 4 min

Chemistry students in Jennifer Hines' lab uncovered a new class of compounds that can target RNA and disrupt its function, a discovery that could be used in the development of RNA-targeted medicines.

U.S. Department of Energy awards $2 million grant to OHIO researchers to explore carbon management

February 10, 2023 2 min

Ohio University researchers in the Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment were awarded one of the 33 research and development projects recently funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

OHIO researcher investigates first assessment of livestock predation risk from brown bears in Romania

February 8, 2023 5 min

Researchers from the University of Bucharest, Ohio University, and several management agencies and environmental NGOs has assessed livestock predation across a number of factors.

New history book examines U.S. Civil War as part of a wider North American crisis

February 7, 2023 2 min

A new book co-edited by Brian Schoen examines the Civil War and Reconstruction era, showing that while the new republic was in crisis, its North American neighbors had crises of their own.

Ryan Sheehan presents at the Midwest Medieval History Conference at Xavier College in Cincinnati, OH.

Ryan Sheehan presents on French dynasty at Midwest Medieval History Conference

February 2, 2023 2 min

Ryan Sheehan, a history major in the Honors Tutorial College, presented his work on the Capetian dynasty of French kings at the fall 2022 Midwest Medieval History Conference.

Science Café features Jason Trembly exploring sustainability through repurposing legacy carbon wastes on Feb. 8

January 30, 2023 1 min

Jason Trembly’s cafe will highlight the importance of reducing embodied carbon — a measurement of carbon dioxide emissions associated with the manufacture of materials.

Michael Braasch is elevated to Fellow in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

January 26, 2023 4 min

Michael Braasch, Thomas Professor of Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, joins the 2023 class of Fellows in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

CIS pilots seed grants for faculty research and creative activity

January 26, 2023 2 min

The Center for International Studies has put out a call for applications for a new pilot program offering seed grants for faculty research and creative activity.

Applications for University Libraries’ Endowment Funds for 2023 now open

January 21, 2023 4 min

niversity Libraries’ 1804 Special Endowment Fund and the Arts and Humanities Junior Faculty Endowment Fund applications are now open for 2023 submissions.

Faculty invited to discuss 1804 and Konneker Fund proposals by Feb. 15

January 20, 2023 2 min

Faculty and staff are invited to have preliminary discussions by Feb. 15 about two funds aimed at bringing together collaborative ideas that cut across silos and can foster innovative program ideas.

An image of David Walt, National Academy of Engineering 2023 Russ Prize Recipient, on a graphic design banner.

David Walt awarded with National Academy of Engineering’s 2023 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize

January 20, 2023 4 min

Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announce David Walt as the recipient of the 2023 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize.

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