Each month staff in the Office of University Relations report on Ohio State research and connect reporters with experts across the University. They then monitor articles that mention Ohio State in the 50 largest U.S. and select world media markets. The dozens of articles each month are just one indication of the high profile the University enjoys in the national media.

An article about research by Jeffrey Daniels, professor of geological sciences, was distributed by United Press International March 2. Daniels' research found a way to use ground-penetrating radar to find liquid hazardous wastes below the ground.

Stephen Cecchetti, professor of economics, wrote a column for the March 3 Financial Times arguing that a sudden fall in the U.S. stock market would not necessarily cause a major recession. Cecchetti was quoted in a March 17 Associated Press article about how recent increases in gas prices don't signal a return to the high inflation rates seen in the 1970s.

Articles in USA Today and the Associated Press, March 3, mentioned work by Ken Hinchcliff, associate professor of veterinary medicine, studying the heart conditions of sled dogs that participate in the Iditarod trail sled dog race in Alaska.

United Press International, March 3, carried an article about research by Umit Ozkan, professor of chemical engineering. Ozkan developed a way to use methane to remove toxic nitric oxide emissions from the stack gases of coal-burning power plants.

Robert Crane, clinical assistant professor of family medicine, was quoted in the March 4 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about how researchers and public health advocates in Ohio are working together to help decide how to spend the state's share of the national tobacco settlement.

An article in the Detroit News, March 4, and Gannett News Service, March 21, mentioned research at Ohio State that found people who call upon religion to help themselves cope with a family member's heart surgery fare better psychologically than those who don't.

Nadine Sarter, researcher in industrial, welding and systems engineering, was quoted in the New York Times, March 4, about how highly automated computers, like those on airplanes, relate to the people who use them.

An article in The Economist, March 4, discussed research by Brian Smith, associate professor of entomology. Smith has attempted to train moths to detect land mines. He found that certain moths react to a chemical found in many mines.

Emmett Glass, research associate in internal medicine, was quoted in the March 5 San Diego Union-Tribune about research at Ohio State that is studying the effectiveness of pesticides in reducing or eliminating dust mites in the home.

Randall Ripley, dean of social and behavioral sciences and professor of political science, was quoted by Agence France Presse (French wire service), March 5 and 8, about how the Democratic presidential candidates' views on free trade issues will affect their support among organized labor.

An article about research by Jay Zagorsky, research scientist, and Jennifer Hering, assistant editor, both at the Center for Human Resource Research, ran in several markets recently. Their research found that about half of American teen-agers get an allowance from their parents, and most typically get about $50 a week. Coverage included: the New York Times, March 5; Toronto Sun, March 6; Kansas City Star, March 7 and 15; Indianapolis Star, March 13; Ottawa Sun, March 20; and Associated Press Special Features, March 27.

Herb Asher, professor emeritus of political science, was interviewed for a report on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition,"March 6, examining how the presidential candidates are likely to fare in the Ohio primary.

Randall Wolf, clinical associate professor of surgery, was mentioned in a March 6 Forbes article which discussed how Ohio State heart surgeons were the first in the country to use computer-enhanced robotic technology to improve heart bypass surgery.

Articles about research by Rodney Tomczak, clinical assistant professor of orthopedics, were carried by the Washington Post, March 7; Detroit News, March 15; Montreal Gazette, March 25; and Reuters News Service, March 27. Tomczak found unexplained foot fractures could be a warning sign for osteoporosis.

United Press International, March 8, carried an article about Thomas Grubb, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology. Grubb found socially dominant birds are generally leaner than their subordinate peers of the same species, probably because they can eat when they want and don't face as great a risk of starvation.

An article about research by Firdaus Dhabhar, assistant professor of oral biology, was included in the March 9 Financial Times. Dhabhar's research suggests short-term stress may sometimes be beneficial by helping the body mobilize the immune system.

Jean Hubble, associate professor of neurology, was quoted in the March 9 Indianapolis Star about how very few people with Parkinson's disease also have a sibling with the disease.

Allan Lines, professor of agricultural, environmental and development economics, was quoted by the Associated Press, March 9, about how much rising fuel prices will hurt farmers this year.

Lucy Caswell, curator of the Cartoon Research Library, was quoted in the March 10 San Diego Union-Tribune about how there is still resistance to using the comics as a venue for discussing religion.

Steve Rissing, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology, wrote a letter to the editor published in the March 14 New York Times arguing that it is not valid to teach students that data equally support natural selection and creationism.

Paul Baumann, adjunct associate professor of natural resources, was quoted by the Associated Press, March 19, about how scientists are still at a loss to explain why the cancer rate in Lake Erie catfish was high for so many years and then mysteriously declined.

Elizabeth Allan, graduate student in women's studies, was quoted in the Boston Globe, March 20, about an incident in New Hampshire in which some fraternity members were charged with assault. "Violent behavior and abuse of alcohol go together, and they are linked to fraternities," she said.

Several markets recently ran articles about research by Paul Lavrakas, director of the Center for Survey Research. Lavrakas found high levels of credit card debt and debt stress may be bad for a person's health. Coverage included: the Des Moines Register and Reuters News Service, March 6; Scripps Howard News Service, March 8; Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9; New York Times, March 14; San Diego Union-Tribune, March 18; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 21; and Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 29.