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Obituary photos suggest growing bias against aging faces

A new study that looked at obituary photographs published in one metropolitan newspaper suggests that Americans may have become more biased toward youthful appearance, particularly for women. The study found that the number of obituary photographs showing the deceased at a much younger age than when he or she died more than doubled between 1967 and 1997. The findings suggest that we were less accepting of aging in the 1990s than we were back in the 60s, said assistant professor of social work Keith Anderson, who co-authored the study with Jina Han, a graduate student in social work at Ohio State. Read more: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/obitphoto.htm

Read President Gee's address to faculty online

“We must seize this instant, use it to create long-term advantage, and become among the most innovative universities in the nation,” said President Gordon Gee, during his annual address to faculty on Thursday (5/14). The text of the speech, "Building from Ohio State's Core: the 21st Century Temple of Learning," is available at the President's site: http://president.osu.edu/. The video will be added early this week.

2009 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

The Undergraduate Research Office applauds the winners of the 2009 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards: Janet Box-Steffensmeier (Political Science); David Denlinger (Entomology); James Gregory (Aerospace Engineering); Charles Massey (Art); and, Narasimham Parinandi (Medicine) for their exceptional efforts on behalf of undergraduate researchers at Ohio State.

Denman Undergraduate Research Forum winners recognized

Congratulations to the 2009 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum winners. More than 500 students presented their research on Wednesday (5/13) in 11 categories making this the largest and most competitive Denman Forum ever. View the results online at http://ugresearch.adm.ohio-state.edu/2009denmanwinners.htm.

Doctoral Program Review: A One-Year Progress Report

In April 2008, the Graduate School released the Doctoral Program Assessment and Plan, the most comprehensive review of doctoral programs ever undertaken by a university the size and stature of Ohio State. This year our university-wide doctoral program review posted its first results, including steps that have been taken to increase visibility and national recognition of doctoral education at Ohio State. The Spring issue of keyNotes, an Academic Affairs publication, contains an overview of year-one progress on the report’s recommendations. Read more: http://oaa.osu.edu/keynotes/sp09.php#review

New episode of iMix airs on Big Ten Network

A new episode of iMix will air on the Big Ten Network at 10:30 p.m. today (5/18), 2 p.m. Tuesday (5/19), and 11:30 a.m. Friday (5/22). Hosted by Chris Forbes, this episode will feature the relationship between OSU and NASA; Ohio State aerospace engineering students conducting experiments in zero gravity aboard NASA’s “Weightless Wonder”; Ohio State’s work on a Lunar GPS-like system to be used by astronauts on the moon; and a web project, Synchronous Objects for One Flat Thing. For more information on iMix or to view segments from past programs, visit http://www.wosu.org/imix

World-renowned primate artist to speak on May 21

The Department of Anthropology’s annual Bourguignon Lecture in Art and Anthropology featuring Stephen Nash, primate artist and scientific illustrator, Conservation International on “The History of Primate Imagery,” takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday (5/21) in 002 Psychology Building. Nash’s artwork for conservation education and biological publications has been called “the taxonomic gold standard”– making his work the most widely recognized of any primate artist. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public. RSVP to mailto:reed.727@osu.edu or 247-8292.

Lemeshow to present Center for Clinical and Translational Science lecture

Stanley Lemeshow, dean of the College of Public Health, will present “Controlling for Confounding and Effect Modification: Stratified Analysis vs. Logistic Regression,” from 10-11 a.m. Friday (5/22) in room M008 Starling Loving Hall. The talk will review several available methods for combining information over strata and compares that approach to an analysis based on use of the logistic regression model. Read more: http://ccts.osu.edu/drupal/

Ohio State Lima: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Tickets are now available for OSU Lima’s production of the Broadway musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday (5/21), Friday (5/22), Saturday (5/23) and 2 p.m. Sunday (5/24) in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, students and children. Contact: Pam Joseph (419) 995-8284 or Lesley King Fry (419) 995-8671. Read more: http://lima.osu.edu/

AMIA 2009 Spring Congress set for May 28-30

The 2009 American Medical Informatics Association Spring Congress will be held Thursday (5/28)-Saturday (5/30) at the Walt Disney World Hotel in Orlando, Fla. Program information includes Public Health Informatics, Global eHealth, Clinical Research Informatics, and Informatics Practice-based Research. Read more: http://2009springcongress.amia.org/

May 29: Seminar on Career Opportunities in Literacy Studies

The Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Seminar on Literacy Studies will host a panel discussion for graduate students, organized and moderated by Karin Hooks, on Career Opportunities in Literacy Studies from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (5/29) at the Knight House, 104 E. 15th Ave. Panelists Susan Fisher, Diane Moyer and Kathryn Sullivan will discuss how Literacy Studies is impacting careers in general, as well as their own careers. Reservations are required. Contact: mailto:hooks.28@buckeyemail.osu.edu. Read more: http://www.literacystudies.osu.edu/

OARDC, OSU Extension 2009 workshops, field days

The 2009 schedule of workshops and field days sponsored by OSU Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center has been announced. The programs will share findings and research by OARDC scientists, by researchers and educators with OSU Extension, and by growers and other industry experts. Upcoming events include: May 21, High Tunnel Strawberry Production Workshop, OSU South Centers, Piketon, 6-8 p.m., (740) 289-2071; and June 13, Ohio Aquaculture Field Day, OSU South Centers, Piketon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (740) 289-2071. Read more: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/field_day_schedule.asp

Fisher College hosts Disney Keys to Excellence Sept. 9

The Fisher College of Business Executive Education program is hosting the Disney Keys to Excellence on Tuesday (9/9) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The one-day event will introduce participants to “the business behind the magic” and strategies that they can implement in their own organizations. Registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Receive a $50 discount using this promotional code: OSUANE. For details or to register call (877) 544-2384 or visit http://keyscolumbus.com/.