Stories tagged with: Faculty Expert

Students paint during art event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Health and Wellness

Art meets antibiotic resistance

The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at Ohio University turned science into art recently, hosting a painting event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week.

A large amount of U.S. pennies.
Faculty Experts

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. Ohio University Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.

Winter 2025
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's November 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Lawrence Witmer and Jim Strode as November 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.

Kevin Mattson
Fall Commencement

OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson to speak at Fall Commencement

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Kevin Mattson will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 13.

Late Triassic landscape
Faculty Research

OHIO researcher co-authors new study showing pterosaurs and birds evolved flight-ready brains in different ways

A new study published in Current Biology, co-authored by Lawrence Witmer, now sheds light on how pterosaurs evolved the neurological structures required for powered flight.

Mario Grijalva
Faculty Research

The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road

Mario Grijalva traded his lab coat for a motorcycle and rode 18,000 miles across South America to uncover how people really understand and experience Chagas disease. Along the way, he turned roadside conversations, unexpected adventures and personal stories into a new way of bringing this often-overlooked illness into the spotlight.

Jacqueline Wolf
Social Medicine Frontiers

Social Medicine Frontiers series welcomes Jackie Wolf for talk on history’s role in countering anti-science and misinformation narratives

As part of the Social Medicine Frontiers series, the Heritage College will welcome Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine Jacqueline Wolf to talk on “Medical History: An Antidote for Anti-Science.”

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Research Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Presidential Research Scholars

Ohio University has named four faculty members as the 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars. This year’s award winners are Hee-Jong Seo, Saw Wai Hla, Jim Montgomery and Julie Suhr.

Fall 2025 Beauty
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's October 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Chad Mourning, Berkeley Franz and Jennifer Grant Weinandy as October 2025 Newsmakers.

Global Occult
Faculty Experts

A Spooky Season Special: The popular course that's providing OHIO students with a global look at the supernatural

In the midst of spooky season, one Ohio University class is summoning more than just Halloween spirit – it’s also proven so popular with students in recent years that it’s grown to become a favorite fall semester course amongst those eager to study the supernatural within an academic setting in which all perspectives are welcomed.

A plane flies next to an air traffic control tower.
Faculty Experts

‘Very stressful; it’s high stakes,’ Government shutdown strains overburdened air traffic controllers

Experts around the U.S. have voiced concerns about the recent federal government shutdown worsening the shortage of air traffic controllers. With the holiday travel season approaching, Ohio University Aviation Safety Expert Chad Mourning discusses how this may impact those who are flying.

Science Cafe - Zombies: Distorted Reflections of the Human Mind - Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room - Free Coffee First 50 People,  Presented by Fred Drogula and Mary Kate Hurley
OHIO Events

OHIO professors to spread bites of zombie knowledge at Oct. 29 Science Café-Humanities Café

At the Wednesday, Oct. 29 event, OHIO faculty members Mary Kate Hurley and Fred Drogula will show how zombie stories can be used to explore important shifts in human thinking over the centuries.

a man wearing a button-down shirt, baseball cap and glasses stands in front of a textured wall, smiling
Faculty Profile

Last Word with Josh Antonuccio

OHIO’s music mogul reflects on his successful career, diverse interests and passion for teaching.

Left: a man with glasses and business professional attire inspects scientific equipment on a rooftop overlooking Ohio University’s West Green. Right:  a man in casual attire stands partway up a weather tower, addressing a group of elementary school students
Anniversaries

Weathering It All

This student-centered lab has provided local forecasting since 1984.

Gamers in the middle of a match in the OHIO Esports Arena.
Esports

For students entering the $4 billion esports industry, OHIO offers a competitive advantage

Ohio University has positioned itself as a leader in esports education and career preparation to meet the demands of the booming esports industry.

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