OHIO STATE IN THE MEDIA

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.

The Dec. 26 Vancouver Sun included an article about research by Jos Bosch, postdoctoral fellow in oral biology. Bosch's research found engaging in stressful tasks like trying to meet a deadline may strengthen the immune system, while exposure to stress that must be endured passively -- like watching violence on TV -- may weaken it.

Bill Gue, president of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Atlanta, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Dec. 27, about the growing popularity in Atlanta of University alumni groups, representing schools from across the United States.

On Dec. 27, Reuters News Service carried an article about research by Gerald Nuovo, professor of pathology. Nuovo found a common virus that causes generally mild infections in adults can cause serious respiratory and other problems in infants infected in utero.

A Dec. 29 Los Angeles Times article mentioned research by Lonnie Thompson, professor of geological sciences, that found at least one-third of Mount Kilimanjaro's ice field has disappeared in the past 12 years as a result of global warming. Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain.

David Sydnor, professor of natural resources, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Dec. 30, about how the death of a tree often takes 20 years before it is final. Sydnor also was quoted in the New York Times, Jan. 13, about new varieties of American elm trees that are highly resistant to Dutch Elm disease.

A Dec. 31 Washington Times article discussed how Ohio State -- like other universities -- has helped pay for new buildings by selling naming rights to donors.

A Dec. 31 Investor's Business Daily article mentioned research at Ohio State that found exercise may help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as emphysema stay mentally fit.

A January 2002 Good Housekeeping article mentioned research by Ron Glaser, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics. Glaser's study found that stress levels can affect the success of pneumonia vaccinations.

A January 2002 Consumer Reports on Health article mentioned research by Steve Hertzler, associate professor of medical dietetics, that found so-called"energy bars" may not always give endurance athletes the boost they expect.

Steven Reiss, professor of psychology, was quoted in the Jan. 3 Chicago Tribune in an article about how some television shows aim to attract viewers by introducing elements that are shocking or against cultural norms. He was quoted again in the Chicago Tribune on Jan. 10 about whether reality television shows can continue to attract large numbers of viewers as their novelty wears off.

The Jan. 4 USA Today credited the Department of Consumer and Textile Sciences for providing information for a graph about the U.S. personal savings rate during the 1990s.

Research by William Marras, professor of industrial, welding, and systems engineering, was the subject of articles on CBS' Saturday Early Show, Jan. 5, and in the Seattle Times, Jan. 13. His research suggests recurring back injuries could be due to individuals compensating for their injury by using the wrong muscles when lifting.

President Brit Kirwan was interviewed by several media outlets about a variety of proposals to reform NCAA rules concerning student athletes. Kirwan is chair of the NCAA board of directors. Coverage included: CBS' 60 Minutes, Jan. 6, CNNfn Market Call, Jan. 17, and the Associated Press, Jan. 22. Kirwan also was interviewed on NPR's All Things Considered, Jan. 8, for a story looking back at the life of Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's restaurants and Columbus philanthropist.

John Guilmartin, associate professor of history, was quoted in a Jan. 7 Washington Post article about a special Army reserve unit that is collecting stories and artifacts relating to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Stephen Cecchetti, professor of economics, was quoted in the Jan. 12 Los Angeles Times about the likelihood that the U.S. Federal Reserve Board would continue to cut interest rates to prevent further weakening of the economy. Cecchetti was quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Jan. 17, about how recent changes in the Consumer Price Index may affect decisions by the Federal Reserve Board regarding interest rates. The Jan. 31 San Francisco Chronicle quoted him in an article about how increased business spending for information technology late last year may be good news for the U.S. economy.

James Moody, assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in several newspapers about his"Electronic Small World Project" that is attempting to discover how e-mail has changed the way people interact around the world. Coverage included: United Press International, Jan. 15, The Times of London, Jan. 21, and the Toronto Star, Jan. 28.

On Jan. 15, United Press International carried an article about Mo Saif, professor of animal science and veterinary preventive medicine, and a new federally funded research project that will study pathogens present in animal manure and how they can be eliminated.

Lucy Caswell, curator of the Cartoon Research Library, was quoted in a Jan. 16 Investor's Business Daily article about the groundbreaking style of Bill Watterson, creator of the"Calvin and Hobbes" comic strip.

The Jan. 17 Atlanta Journal and Constitution ran an article about research that Ken Costello, associate director of the National Regulatory Research Institute, and the NRRI conducted that examined competition in Georgia's deregulated natural gas market.

Andrew Thomas, clinical assistant professor of internal medicine, was quoted in the Jan. 18 New York Times about efforts by the American Medical Association to educate doctors concerning its ethics guidelines. The campaign involved guidelines about gifts from drug companies.

Jeffrey Kipnis, professor of architecture, was quoted in the Boston Globe, Jan. 20, about the"Mood River" exhibition at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Kipnis co-curated the exhibit with Annetta Massie of the Wexner Center.

Kevin Evans, manager of radiology and cardiovascular services at University Hospital, was quoted in a Jan. 23 Dallas Morning News article about the growing need for vascular technologists at hospitals.

William Mitsch, professor of natural resources, was interviewed on"The Osgood File," on the CBS Radio Network, Jan. 23, about a proposal he developed to help solve the problem of hypoxia -- or low oxygen levels -- that kills aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. Mitsch suggests the restoration of 13 million acres of riverside wetlands and the surrounding riparian forests throughout the Mississippi River Basin to help filter the nutrient-rich runoff from farms and cities.

Randolph Roth, associate professor of history, was quoted in articles in the Chicago Tribune, Jan. 23, and the Boston Globe, Jan. 29, about the controversy surrounding a book by an Emory University professor concerning gun ownership in early America. Many historians believe the author seriously misused historical data in the book.

Lee Abbott, professor of English, was quoted in a Jan. 25 Chicago Tribune article about a literary genre known as"Kmart realism" -- a genre with a focus on lower-middle-class life in the suburbs and the pervasive use of brand names.