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. media markets. The dozens of articles each month are just one indication of the high profile the University enjoys in the national media.

Paul Beck, chairperson of political science, was quoted in the Aug. 15 Boston Globe about why George W. Bush has emerged as the front-runner among Republican presidential hopefuls.

Abbot Gaunt, faculty emeritus of zoology, was quoted in the Aug. 21 New Scientist about techniques researchers have used to learn how songbirds produce sounds.

The Aug. 25 Philadelphia Inquirer quoted Luther Tweeten, professor of agricultural, environmental and development economics, about how most farmers are doing quite well financially, despite the talk of a farm crisis.

Articles about research by Steven Clinton, associate professor of internal medicine, were published in the Sacramento Bee, Aug. 25, and the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 19. Clinton's research found drinking lots of fluids and eating broccoli and cabbage can reduce men's risk of bladder cancer.

The Aug. 31 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette included an article about Howard Werman, clinical associate professor of emergency medicine. Werman's research found air transport of heart attack patients from rural hospitals to urban medical centers is not beneficial for all patients.

A Sept. 1 Atlanta Constitution article noted that the Fisher College of Business' real-estate program was ranked one of the five best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Ronald Glaser, professor of medical microbiology and immunology, and Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychology and psychiatry, were referred to in the Sept. 1 Detroit News and the Sept. 13 New York Daily News. The articles were about research they led that found psychological stress can increase the level of certain hormones in the blood to the point where it affects the way a wound heals.

Several newspapers ran articles about research by Gerald Winer, professor of psychology, and Lakshmi Raman, doctoral student. Their research found up to 44 percent of adults believe, in some cases, that people may get a serious illness as payback for bad behavior. Coverage included: the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 1; New York Times, Sept. 7; Detroit Free Press, Sept. 14; New Orleans Times-Picayune, Sept. 19; and Chicago Tribune, Sept. 26.

Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences, and Ellen Mosely-Thompson, professor of geography, were quoted in the Sept. 2 Rolling Stone about their research that suggests global warming may be playing a role in the melting of glaciers and ice sheets around the world.

Several news media outlets covered Jerry Mendell, chair and professor of neurology, and his colleagues when they performed the first gene therapy experiment to treat muscular dystrophy. Coverage included: the Associated Press, Buffalo News, Cable News Network, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, and USA Today, Sept. 3; and Newsday, Sept. 4.

Several articles ran recently about research by Sung Joon Jang, assistant professor of sociology. His research found parents continue to influence their adolescent children's behavior, even as friends take on a larger role in teens' lives. Coverage included: the Calgary Sun, Sept. 5; Gannett News Service, Sept. 6; and Copley News Service and the Detroit News, Sept. 13.

The Sept. 5 Denver Post included an article about research by Rick Petosa, associate professor of physical activity and educational services. Petosa found three out of four mothers feel that their partner's opinion greatly influences their decision to breast-feed.

Research by Barbara Andersen, professor of psychology, was featured in the Dallas Morning News, Sept. 6, and by Copley News Service, Sept. 27. The articles were about her research that found a psychological intervention program can help breast cancer patients lower levels of stress hormones and boost levels of an antibody that fights tumors.

Reuters News Service, Sept. 6, carried an article about Ranee Leder, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics. Leder's research found many pediatricians and other health care workers lack training in dealing with sexual abuse in children.

A Sept. 6 Time article on animal intelligence discussed research by Sally Boysen, professor of psychology, that has examined a chimp's ability to reason.

Natala Hart, director of student financial aid, was quoted in the Sept. 6 U.S. News & World Report about the advantages of submitting the federal application for financial aid over the Internet, rather than mailing the paper form.

Ryan Smith, senior student, was quoted in the Sept. 6 U.S. News & World Report about how participating in Army ROTC at Ohio State has helped him prepare for civilian life.

Robert Essenhigh, professor of mechanical engineering, wrote a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal disputing the accuracy of the phrase "Where there is smoke there is fire." When things are burned properly they emit no smoke, he said. The letter was published on Sept. 7.

William Napier, secretary of the Board of Trustees, was quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education Sept. 10, in an article about how university officials in Ohio, like those in other states, are trying to persuade state legislatures to remove tuition caps. He said "the boards of trustees and universities feel they're in a better position to set tuition than anybody else."

A Sept. 12 Minneapolis Star Tribune article mentioned that Ohio State is among the many universities that are now selling naming rights to campus sports facilities.