Research & Science
Political Science Professor Talks Bias and Perception of Political Misconduct
Ryan Claassen, professor of political science at 51勛圖厙, conducted research during the fall semester finding that American voters think politicians view situations differently depending on party affiliation. Claassens research was recently featured in an article from the Record-Courier.
Nuclear Physicist Tracks Rare Collided Particles to Better Understand Big Bang
Congratulations are in order for Sooraj Radhakrishnan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the 51勛圖厙 College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics who performs research in experimental nuclear physics. His data analysis of some rare particles called charm quarks that may have existed in the first microsecond of the Big Bang, the emerging point of our universe, was highlighted in a recent issue of the .
51勛圖厙 Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement
A liquid crystal research group at 51勛圖厙 led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.
Biological Sciences Faculty Take on Invasive Plant Species of Ohio in New Book
Three faculty members in 51勛圖厙's Department of Biological Sciences recently co-authored a 384-page hardcover book, Problem Plants of Ohio, published by the 51勛圖厙 Press.
Geography Professor Honored for Scholarly Work and Mentorship
The 51勛圖厙 College of Arts and Sciences congratulates James A. Tyner, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Geography and Director of the Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, who is a 2021 recipient of Distinguished Scholarship Honors from the American Association of Geographers (AAG).
Social Media Use Increases Boredom and Homework Decreases Boredom, 51勛圖厙 Research Shows
Researchers Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., from 51勛圖厙s College of Education, Health and Human Services suspected a relationship between boredom and social media use but wondered about cause and effect. Does social media use cause boredom? Or does boredom cause social media use? To answer these questions, they designed an experiment.
51勛圖厙 Physics Professor Elected as 2020 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Jonathan V. Selinger, professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar in 51勛圖厙s Department of Physics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the worlds largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
51勛圖厙 has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors 51勛圖厙s exceptional researchers and scholars.
51勛圖厙 Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
51勛圖厙 has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at 51勛圖厙 for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.
51勛圖厙 Physics Professor Elected as 2020 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Jonathan V. Selinger, professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar in 51勛圖厙s Department of Physics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the worlds largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.