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PHARMACISTS BELIEVE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOWS CONTRIBUTE TO DELAYS, ERRORS
Consumers who pick up their prescription medications at a pharmacy drive-through window might be jeopardizing their own safety in the name of convenience. A new OSU study indicates that pharmacists who work at locations with drive-through windows believe the extra distractions associated with window service contribute to processing delays, reduced efficiency and even dispensing errors. The study suggests pharmacy design should emphasize minimal workflow interruptions but it also offers a caution to consumers to check their prescription medications, especially those obtained from a pharmacy’s drive-through window, said Sheryl Szeinbach, the study’s lead author and a professor of pharmacy practice and administration at Ohio State. Read more >
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MAKE HEALTHY LIVING PAY OFF FOR YOU. Last November, 7,930 of your co-workers got a little something extra in their paychecks for participating in the Your Plan for Health Incentive Program. Did you? The 2008 Incentive Program is up and running, so don’t get left behind. Benefit-eligible faculty and staff - regardless of health plan membership - can earn up to $125 for participating in wellness-related activities. Now that’s a healthy reward! Visit yourplanforhealth.com and click on “2008 Incentive Program” for more details or to join.
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SCIENCE EDUCATION GROUP HONORS TRUNDLE
Kathy Cabe Trundle, assistant professor of integrated teaching and learning, received the 2008 Association for Science Teacher Education Early Career Award, at the Association for Science Teacher Education conference held recently in St. Louis. ASTE is a non-profit professional organization composed of more than 800 members from countries across the globe. Trundle’s work best exemplifies quality research, demonstrates an impact on policy or practice in science education, and contributes to the field. Her research focuses on teaching and learning the concepts of Earth and Space Science. She is co-PI for a $1.8 million Institute of Education Science project to develop a science and math curriculum for at-risk pre-kindergarten children.
ONCAMPUS PROFILES SOME OF THE MOST UNUSUAL JOBS AT OSU
Want to discover what some of your fellow Buckeyes are up to, down to and getting themselves into on a daily basis? Read the recent feature in onCampus describing some of the most unique jobs at the university. Featured jobs are the Whiz Bang Science Show guy, a veterinary social worker, the university’s official diving safety officer, and a Buck ID Systems Specialist. Read more >
2008-09 FRESHMAN SEMINAR CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Freshman Seminar program is accepting proposals for the 2008-09 academic year. Tenure-track faculty are invited to propose a 1 or 2 credit Freshman Seminar for the upcoming academic year. Proposals received before Friday (2/29) will receive first considerations. For details about the programs and how to propose a seminar, visit http://freshmanseminars.osu.edu. Questions may be directed to Jessica Mercerhill at mercerhill.1@osu.edu or 292-6248.
TODAY: ROBERTS PRESENTS THE TRUTH ABOUT ETHANOL
Matt Roberts, associate professor of Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics and associate professor at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, will deliver “The Truth About Ethanol” from 3:30-4:45 p.m. today (1/25) at the Ohio Super Computer Center, 1224 Kinnear Road. A two-way broadcast will be carried to 130 Research Services Building on the Wooster campus and 141 Scott Lab on the Columbus campus. A Webcast will be available at http://sg60.oar.net/OSC/. Contact: 247-4762 or norman.59@osu.edu
YOUR OPINION SOUGHT FOR ONCAMPUS’ ONLINE POLL
Do you think it is convenient enough to recycle on campus? Express your opinion through the onCampus poll, located on the onCampus Web site, and see how your opinion compares with others in the OSU community. New questions are posted every other week. Have an issue you'd like to get feedback on? Submit your ideas for future poll questions to oncampus@osu.edu.
IRB TRAINING FOR OSU STUDENTS SCHEDULED
If there is a chance you may involve people in your research, it is necessary for you to be familiar with federal guidelines and obtain Institutional Review Board approval before you begin your research. Information sessions conducted by the Office of Responsible Research Practices staff will review IRB protocols with an emphasis on basic principles and exemption categories. Presentations will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m Wednesday (2/6) in 10 Page Hall or from 11 a.m.-noon on Friday (4/4) in 020 Page Hall. Register online
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Applications and nominations for the 47th Annual Leadership Awards are currently being accepted online. Students, faculty, staff, student organizations, programs, collaborations and innovations will be recognized at a celebration to be held at 4 p.m. Friday (5/16). Faculty, staff or students may submit nominations for awards.The deadline to apply is Friday (2/8). Contact: pelletier.17@osu.edu
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