Research and Impact

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Research

Cretaceous fossil from Antarctica reveals earliest modern bird

Team led by National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine discovers new clues that delve into the age-old question: Does a duck always look like a duck and quack like a duck?

VR cancer care education
Virtual Reality

Scripps graduate student’s virtual reality project tackles cancer care education

A project led by a Scripps College graduate student is addressing cancer care education through the use of virtual reality (VR), in collaboration with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

A wooden map of Greenland, displaying it off the coast of North America.
Faculty Expert

‘Not a new, empty playground,’ Why Greenland has been thrust into the spotlight and why the U.S. may want to think twice

Ohio University Professor and environmental security expert Geoff Dabelko, Ph.D. believes Greenland is central to the geopolitical and geoeconomic competition in many ways.

Storytelling and Theme Parks Fall 2019
The OHIO Experience

In a Nutshell: How Beth Novak brings immersive storytelling to life

Ever wondered how people design popular theme parks like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter or Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? These experiences transport visitors into new worlds through storytelling and strategic design that engage all five senses. See how students at OHIO learn the methods behind the magic.

These cut marks, dating to approximately 1.95 million years ago, represent some of the earliest evidence of tool use and meat processing in Eurasia.
Research

Research team led by OHIO’s Sabrina Curran finds new evidence that pushes back the arrival of early hominins in Europe; discovery published in Nature Communications

Research led by Ohio University Associate Professor of Anthropology Sabrina Curran reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought.

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Collaboration

Transforming health care through cross-disciplinary collaboration

How two groups of students with very different majors are working together to improve health care spaces, blending professional practice with creativity.

Dr. Vishwajeet Puri, a professor of Biomedical Sciences at Ohio University and the principal investigator of the project.
Health Research

NIH backs OHIO scientists in study of protein driving metabolic wellness

Biomedical researchers at Ohio University have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to investigate the role of a protein that is pivotal in fueling skeletal muscle, regulating exercise endurance, and enhancing insulin sensitivity.

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Faculty Awards

Saw Wai Hla receives Feynman Prize for excellence in nanotechnology experimentation

Saw Wai Hla was named by the Foresight Institute as the winner of the 2024 Feynman Prize in nanotechnology in the experiment category.

Shouan Zhu, Ph.D.
Research

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find promising avenue for osteoarthritis prevention

A groundbreaking study by a team of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers reveals that limiting growth hormone reception may significantly reduce the development of osteoarthritis.

Antarctic iceberg reflected in still seawater
Research

How disappearing Antarctic ice fuels a climate change reaction

Melting Antarctic ice continues to cause sea levels to rise, with the potential to affect millions of people living along coastlines. An OHIO researcher is helping create better models to prepare for the challenges ahead.

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Faculty Awards

Julia Paxton to take expertise in poverty and economics into a global classroom with Fulbright Award

Professor Julia Paxton's innovative approach to community-driven education has earned her a Fulbright Award to expand her work internationally, furthering the impact in addressing global disparities, specifically in inequality and poverty.

An oil derrick in front of a sunset.
Sustainability Research

Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

A robot hand typing on computer keyboard next to a human hand.
Artificial Intelligence

AI content: Ethics, identification and regulation

According to a report from Europol Innovation Lab as much as 90 percent of online content may be synthetically generated by 2026. With such a staggering projected increase, it is more important than ever to be aware of what content was created by AI.

Larry Witmer works with a student in his labratory at Ohio University
Science

Introducing “In a Nutshell”: 5 minutes, endless inspiration

At Ohio University, our faculty are innovators, researchers, and storytellers with a passion for what they do. That’s why we’re excited to introduce "In a Nutshell," a new video series that gives you a personal glimpse into the lives and work of the experts shaping the OHIO experience.

Community Health Programs mobile clinic
Health impact

Ohio University’s Community Health Programs has $63 million financial impact on Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is the beneficiary of roughly $63 million in social and economic gains, according to a social return on investment analysis of the Heritage College’s Community Health Programs.

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