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    Notable Alumni | Eric Bikis Knows How Water Works—for the Future & in the Past

    October 19, 2019 6 min

    Eric Bikis started in petroleum but then gravitated into the water resources industry, even traveling the world to study how ancient people handled water. He has learned that water is the most valuabl
    James Petrik, portrait

    Prized profs

    October 19, 2019 2 min

    “Teaching, for the most part, is a mystery,” says Tim Vickers. He’s managed OHIO’s University Professor Award program for 21 years.
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    Notable Alumni | Aaron Schwarz Advancing Digital Platforms

    October 19, 2019 3 min

    Aaron Schwarz manages digital platforms for American Airlines as a Senior Analyst of New Product Development.
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    Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy

    October 19, 2019 4 min

    Dr. Xinzhong “Jon” Wang is an accomplished scientific leader with over 20 years of experience in oncology research and gene therapy in biopharmaceutical industry.
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    Notable Alumni | Kate McGarvey Gets 150,000 Restated into Medicaid, Fights Poverty

    October 19, 2019 3 min

    Kate McGarvey puts her law degree to work for others. A proud accomplishment was her work getting 150,000 people reinstated on Medicaid.
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    Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom

    October 19, 2019 2 min

    Theresa “Tracy” Watson acquired her love for teaching math in graduate school, but her husband, Corey Boby ’96 M.S., always wanted to be a teacher
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    Notable Alumni | Peter Kotses, from Athens Bicycle to Baileys Mountain Bike Trail

    October 19, 2019 3 min

    An avid cyclist, Peter Kotses saw opportunity in the Athens market and decided to open a bike shop. He opened Athens Bicycle, a retail and service shop, in 1998.
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    Notable Alumni | Bryttani Debro Helps Victims of Human Trafficking in Ohio

    October 19, 2019 4 min

    Bryttani Debro works with the Salvation Army of Central Ohio as the Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, helping to provide supportive client centered services to men, women and children who have been
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    Notable Alumni | Jim Michnowicz Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Hispanic Linguistics

    October 19, 2019 2 min

    Dr. Jim Michnowicz is Professor of Hispanic linguistics at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics at Penn State University in 2006
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    Notable Alumni | Frank Lavelle, When Law Meets The Fearless Starlight Band

    October 19, 2019 2 min

    In more than 30 years practicing law in southeastern Ohio, Frank Lavelle has represented numerous villages, municipalities and regional water and sewer districts throughout Southern Ohio.
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    Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

    October 18, 2019 4 min

    Timothy Coleman’s scientific expertise in the life sciences market combined with an innate business acumen has propelled him through many new product development efforts.
    Dr. Frank Papay with Melanie and Abby Harlan, CNP, at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio.

    To serve & to heal

    October 18, 2019 7 min

    Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.
    Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

    Funny is good

    October 17, 2019 3 min

    Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer. 
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    Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

    October 16, 2019 3 min

    Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables
    Jana Houser, portrait

    Last word: Jana Houser

    October 16, 2019 4 min

    Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.
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