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 June 11 Woman's World included an article about research by Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry, that suggests hypnosis and related relaxation techniques can actually prevent the weakening of the immune response that often follows periods of acute stress. Research by Kiecolt-Glaser and Ronald Glaser, professor of microbiology, showing that marital arguments can harm a couple's immune systems, was cited in an Oct. 22 New York Times article. Their studies that have found high levels of psychological stress can weaken the immune system, possibly making people more susceptible to illness, were highlighted in articles in the New York Times, Dec. 17, and Montreal Gazette, Dec. 21.

John Mueller, professor of political science and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times, June 13, about how fighting terrorism is more like fighting crime than conducting a war -- it is a continuous process with no obvious conclusion. Mueller wrote an op-ed article for the Washington Post, Sept. 29, arguing that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, despite their horrible toll, may prove to be more a historical aberration than a foreshadowing of future troubles. Mueller was quoted in the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 17, and the Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 23, about how many Americans still don't believe that war with Iraq is justified at this time. However, the public is likely to rally around the president and support a war once fighting begins, he said.

Nearly every major media outlet in the United States, and several others worldwide, covered the commencement address that President George W. Bush gave at Ohio State on June 14. Bush discussed national service and the different ways that people can serve their country. A short list of major media coverage includes: Associated Press, Boston Globe, Cable News Network, CBS News, Chicago Tribune, Fox News, Houston Chronicle, London Daily Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, New York Times, Reuters News Service, United Press International and the Washington Post.

Copley News Service, June 17, carried an article about a study by Gerald Cable, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy. Cable's study suggests a one-on-one consultation with a pharmacist in a church setting helps patients become more informed and savvier about using prescription drugs.

Michael Hogan, professor of history and dean of humanities, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune, June 17, about the naming of the Office of Homeland Security and possible reasons behind the choice. Hogan was quoted in the New Orleans Times Picayune, July 24, about how the work of historians may be harmed by new e-mail software from Microsoft. The software will let authors decide how long an e-mail message will exist and whether it can be sent to other people or even printed out.

Anthony Sanders, professor of finance, was quoted in articles in the New York Times, June 19, and Chicago Tribune, June 23, about how the growth of the Arena District in Columbus has pulled development away from the downtown core.

Patricia McCandless, assistant director, University Libraries, was quoted by the Associated Press, June 24, about how University Libraries will resist any attempts by government officials to get information about patrons who have used the library.

The June 27 Ottawa Citizen and the Aug. 4 Washington Post carried articles about research that Rob Heneman, professor of management and human resources, helped lead. Heneman found most employees and managers don't know how they can increase their base pay or cash bonuses.

Christopher Phelps, assistant professor of history, Mansfield, was quoted in the New York Times, June 29, about the academic work of Cornel West, a black studies scholar from Harvard who has caused controversy because of some of his work.

A July 2000 Money article mentioned research by Lisa Keister, associate professor of sociology, that suggests, over the long term, stock ownership is the best way for people to build wealth.

Hugh Allen, professor of pediatrics, was quoted by United Press International, July 1, about how children might be candidates for cholesterol-lowering drugs, if their cholesterol cannot be controlled by lifestyle changes.

Ralph Walkling, professor of finance, was quoted in the Detroit News, July 1, about the potential problems Kmart will face if it is delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

Articles about research by Morton O'Kelly, professor of geography, that ranked the top Internet-accessible cities in the United States in 2000, appeared in several publications. The rankings were based on the number of Internet connections to and from each city through 41 major commercial-Internet backbones. Coverage included: Agence France Press, Chicago Tribune and United Press International, July 8, and the Salt Lake Tribune, July 10. Articles about research by O'Kelly and Tony Grubesic, former doctoral student in geography, were carried by United Press International and Agence France Presse, Nov. 26, and the Tampa Tribune, Dec. 9. Their research suggests a terrorist attack or other disaster that destroyed key telecommunications equipment in major cities would disrupt the Internet much like severe storms at airline hubs ties up the nation's air traffic.

United Press International, July 8, carried an article about a new weather prediction system developed by researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Ohio State, which is aiding sea rescue efforts near Antarctica.

Rebecca Jackson, associate professor of internal medicine, was quoted in the July 10 Washington Post about alternatives for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis, now that a new study has found that hormone treatments may do more harm than good. Jackson also was quoted by Reuters News Service, Oct. 24, about osteoporosis and its link to hip fractures in elderly people. She said about 15 to 20 percent of people who suffer a hip fracture die within a year.

Pari Sabety, director of the University's Technology Policy Group, was quoted in the July 12 Washington Post about a new study that found wealthier counties in Maryland tended to have more citizens and businesses with computers and access to the Internet.

A July 12 Chicago Tribune article mentioned a study at the Fisher College of Business that found increased use of the Internet by home buyers and sellers has not meant less business for real estate agents.

Articles in USA Today, July 16, and the San Diego Union-Tribune, Aug. 16, mentioned research by Pamela Paxton, assistant professor of sociology. Paxton found that Americans' trust in each other declined about 10 percent between 1975 and 1994, a rate of about one-half percent each year.

Lawrence Baum, professor of political science, was quoted in the July 18 Christian Science Monitor about how elected judges may feel pressure to avoid casting votes that may threaten their chances for re-election.

A July 19 Reuters News Service article mentioned that Ohio State's Web site attracted 213,000 surfers one week in July, up 38 percent from the previous week. Many universities saw increased Web site traffic as students geared up for autumn classes.

The James Cancer Hospital and the OSU Medical Center were both recognized as being among the nation's best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings, published July 22. The James was ranked 21st in the country among all cancer hospitals in the country, and also was listed as among the best for treating cancers of the head and neck. OSU Medical Center was recognized by the magazine for its expertise in several areas, including gynecology, hormonal disorders, kidney disease, physical rehabilitation, respiratory disease, and disorders of the ears, nose and throat.

Steve Snapp, assistant athletics director, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal, July 24, about the fact that many universities have chosen grass over artificial turf for football fields in order to help prevent injuries.

Major media outlets around the country (and one in England) reported on the naming of Karen Holbrook as Ohio State's first woman president. Coverage included: the Associated Press, Cox News Service, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 25; the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, London (England) Guardian, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Washington Post, July 26; and the Chicago Tribune, July 26 and 31.

A July 26 San Francisco Chronicle article mentioned that Ohio State professors, along with those from Cornell and Michigan State, have expressed concern about advisories that warn people of potentially high mercury levels in tuna. They say it might scare away pregnant women from getting the nutritional benefits of fish.

Richard Petty, chair and professor of psychology, was quoted in the July 28 New York Times about how fear can affect people's decision making in areas such as buying stocks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 30, and the San Diego Union Tribune, Aug. 7, quoted Gonzalo Rubio, assistant professor of Near Eastern languages and literatures, about the tablets of writing left behind by the ancient Sumerians, which reveal much about their life and times.

The July 31 Rocky Mountain News included an article about an expected increase in yellow jackets this year that quoted extensively from information provided by Ohio State University Extension.

The Indianapolis Star, Aug. 1, and the Los Angeles Daily News, Aug. 5, carried stories about Michael Aman, professor of psychiatry and psychology. Aman co-authored research that found that the drug risperidone, considered effective in treating adults with schizophrenia, is safe for children and reduces severe behavioral symptoms in youths with autism. Aman also was quoted in the New York Times, Oct. 22, in an article about his survey examining medications given to children for the symptoms of autism. The survey found that 23 percent of autistic children ages 3 to 6, and about 46 percent of children ages 7 to 14, receive such medication, though the effects of these medicines in children are not well known.

United Press International, Aug. 1, and the Boston Globe, Dec. 31, carried articles about how four independent groups of astronomers, one including Smita Mathur, research scientist in astronomy, have discovered evidence of the existence of a web of hot gas snaking through the universe that might contain most of the matter in the cosmos.

Dan Heinlen, president of the Alumni Association, was quoted in an Aug. 4 Boston Globe article about private alumni associations and how they sometimes clash with the universities they represent. Heinlen said alumni associations should go out of their way to avoid causing problems for their universities.

William Liddle, professor of political science, was quoted in the Aug. 9 Washington Times about how the Muslim extremist groups of Indonesia are motivated mostly by political aims and not religious fanaticism. Liddle also was interviewed for an Oct. 14 report on NPR's "All Things Considered" about terrorist activity in Indonesia and government efforts to end terrorism in the country.

Rosanne Fortner, professor of natural resources, was quoted in the Aug. 11 Boston Globe about a field study course she teaches in environmental engineering. She discussed her course with other educators at a conference on environmental education.

Barbara Bloetscher, entomology diagnostician, Ohio State Extension, was quoted in the Rocky Mountain News, Aug. 17, about some of the various beetles and other insects that invade foods stored in kitchen cupboards.

Articles about a book, Why Decisions Fail, by Paul Nutt, professor of management sciences, ran in the San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 18; Associated Press, Aug. 22; and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Aug. 26. The book discusses Nutt's research on business decision-making and why it so often doesn't succeed.

An Aug. 18 Boston Globe article mentioned research at Ohio State that found that fear of a terrorist strike was one reason that people living in U.S. cities preferred homes in the suburbs.

Copley News Service, Aug. 19, and the Portland Oregonian, Sept. 10, carried an article about research by Robert Arkin, professor of psychology, that found people with enduring feelings of self-doubt scored higher than others on a measure of materialism -- the tendency to value monetary success and material possessions over other goals in life.

James Akins, associate professor of music, was interviewed Aug. 20 on NPR's "All Things Considered" about his invention of the "Dent Eraser." The device uses powerful magnets to "pull" the dents out of metallic musical instruments such as tubas.

Steve Mangum, associate dean, Fisher College of Business, was quoted by the Associated Press, Aug. 21, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Aug. 26, about how the Fisher College is developing a simplified roadmap for ethical considerations in business and expanding its elective ethics class.

Charles Emery, associate professor of psychology, received national attention for his study that found heart disease takes a greater toll on quality of life in women than it does in men. Coverage included: NBC Nightly News, Reuters News Service and USA Today, Aug. 22; Seattle Times, Toronto Star and United Press International, Aug. 23; and Copley News Service and New York Daily News, Aug. 26.

United Press International, Aug. 22, carried an article about Ken Sandhage, professor of materials science and engineering. Sandhage has a new patented method to make dense ceramics in complex shapes. The method could help manufacturers create light, tough and hard ceramic parts at lower cost.

Bo Yuan, head of the Division of Human Cancer Genetics bioinformatics group, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Aug. 22, about how many deserving Chinese students have had their visa applications rejected by American diplomats when they have attempted to enter the country for study and research projects.

Joel Weaver, associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and pathology, and dentistry, was quoted by Reuters News Service, Aug. 22, about the potential drawbacks of a new computerized injection device that can reportedly lessen the pain children endure at the dentist's office.

An Aug. 22 Associated Press article noted that Ohio State is one of many universities around the country that, in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, added or expanded courses on Islam, the Middle East and terrorism.

Eve Fisher-Whitmore, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, was quoted in an Aug. 24 Boston Globe article about how 15 years ago, the influential behavioral psychotherapist Albert Ellis first approved the use of telephone therapy sessions.

United Press International, Aug. 30, carried an article about research by Barbara Andersen, professor of psychology, and Deanna Golden-Kreutz, research associate in psychology. Their research found most breast cancer patients will not develop post-traumatic stress disorder because of their diagnosis and treatment. The patients most at risk appear to be those who had previously suffered from depression, anxiety or other mood disorders.

Mary Ellen O'Connell, professor of law, was quoted by Reuters News Service, Aug. 30, about her belief that current United Nations resolutions regarding Iraq do not give the United States the right to invade the country to replace Saddam Hussein.

JoAnn Rohyans, clinical associate professor of pediatrics, was quoted in the September Parents Magazine about the best times to take body temperatures in children in order to get an accurate reading.

William Zipf, professor of pediatrics, was quoted in the September Discover about how humans, through most of their history, needed to eat as much as possible to survive lean times. This is one reason for the current epidemic of obesity.

Copley News Service, Sept. 2, carried an article about research by Jennifer Carter, sports psychologist at the OSU Sports Medicine Center. Carter's research found very few major college athletes suffer from full-blown eating disorders, but slightly more than one in six may exhibit limited symptoms of disordered eating.

William Mitsch, professor of natural resources, was interviewed Sept. 3 for CBS Radio News' "The Osgood File." Mitsch was interviewed about a proposal he helped develop to 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.

David Sydnor, professor of natural resources, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Sept. 8, about how the death of a tree often takes 20 years before it is final.

A Sept. 11 Financial Times article discussed Ohio State research that found high levels of credit card debt and debt stress may be bad for a person's health.

The Associated Press, Sept. 16, carried a story about Jerry Mendell, professor and chair of neurology. Mendell is conducting a study to determine if giving the antibiotic gentamicin to patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy can help make their muscles stronger.

A Sept. 17 New York Times article mentioned research at Ohio State that found the absence of "negative social interactions" could predict good emotional and physical health among college students better than the presence of supportive friends.

Laurence Madden, professor of plant pathology, was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Tampa Tribune, Sept. 20, about the potential threats of bioterrorism in the United States and what could be done to protect our food supply.