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ATHENS, Ohio — When Nicole Hess was a freshman at Ohio University, she was looking for a research project that was more human-focused. After discussi

Goldwater Scholar looks at genetic mutations to learn more about hearing loss Published: April 28, 2021 Author: Staff reports Rich-Joseph Facun/Ohio University 2021 Goldwater Scholar Nicole Hess works in the lab. When Nicole Hess was a freshman at Ohio University, she was looking for a research project that was more human-focused. After discussing with her advisor, Dr. Soichi Tanda, he invited her to join his lab to conduct research on hearing loss.  Hess, a Honors Tutorial College junior majoring in biological sciences from Powell, Ohio, was...

Sixth Annual OHIO Faculty Newsmakers Recognition – Virtual Edition Representing 10 academic units on the Athens Campus and all five of the University’s regional campuses, this year’s 284 faculty newsmakers were featured in 3,159 media reports and more than 1,000 news outlets during the 2019 calendar year. “These awards demonstrate the broad impact that our faculty have, not just in their disciplines and on our students, but on society at large,” Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs said.  “Translating academic expertise and high-impact research into meaningful inf...

OHIO faculty recognized for elevating University’s profile through the media Published: December 16, 2020 Author: Staff reports Every year since 2015, Ohio University community members have gathered at the annual Faculty Newsmakers Gala to celebrate hundreds of OHIO faculty who promote their research, expertise and overall excellence of our University through their interactions with the press.   The Gala not only honors all faculty members who have been mentioned in the media, but also recognizes the “Top 10” faculty with the most media mentions. Due to COVID-19, OHIO w...