Perspectives: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity at Ohio University is published twice a year by the Office of Research Communications, part of the Vice President for Research division. The magazine serves its readers by providing information about the research, scholarly, and creative activities of Ohio University faculty, staff, and students, and about the contributions of university research in general through the publication of accurate and balanced journalistic content that informs, stimulates intellectual discussion, and promotes scholarly inquiry.
Arts and HumanitiesThe Wedding StoryHistorian Katherine Jellison examines the 20th century birth, rise, and endurance of the traditional American wedding for her new book "It's Our Day: America's Love Affair with the White Wedding, 1945-2005"
No Act Too OrdinaryPoet Jill Rosser finds inspiration in the everyday moments of life
Questioning the AnswersFrom Darwin's theory of evolution to climate change models, scholars consider the philosophy of science and math
Business and EconomicsAn Even Balance Research finds different approaches to work-family life challenges
The Business of SportMajor league sports have become big business in America, prompting researchers such as Ohio University's Matt Brown and James Reese to take a critical look at the economics of stadium construction, ticketing policies, and other financial issues of this booming industry.
CommunicationNo Signature RequiredBan on anonymous editorial letters may hinder public discourse
Capturing Ohio's PastA geographer and photographer document the churches, cemeteries, and barns that mark central Ohio’s German heritage in a fast-changing landscape
Getting the Media MessagePop culture may be turning future professionals, and especially young women and minorities, away from careers in math, science, and computing
EducationThe ABCs of EducationCenter examines a range of literacy issues for all ages
CyberbulliesKids use digital playground to harass their peers
A Quiet EducationEducation researchers work with public schools to foster positive behavior in school children
Engineering and TechonologyFire SleuthsImproved system can identify what (and who) started the fire
The Road WarriorsFrom warm asphalt to perpetual pavement, engineers test out the next generation of road materials to keep traffic flowing and orange construction barrels at bay.
Intelligent TherapyNew software could provide guidance to Type 1 diabetics
Environmental and Biological ScienceCatch a MateThe swordtail fish shows how sexual selection works in nature
The Science of ChewingGrass-munching alpacas provide clues to jawbone development
Space InvadersScientists battle non-native plants that threaten Ohio's parks and forests
Health and MedicineIntelligent TherapyNew software could provide guidance to Type 1 diabetics
Mold HuntIndoor health specialist explores new method to detect mold in homes, buildings
Healthy Smiles New treatment for gum disease shows promise
Physical SciencesForce of NatureFrom figuring out the force between nuclear particles to figure skating, physicist Charlotte Elster is in her element
Disordered DesignPhysicist David Drabold explores the materials that will build the next generation of electronics
Fending Off FreezeProteins take a bite out of frost