Perspectives :: Office of Research Communications, Ohio University

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 Humanities Trick or TreatArtist Duane McDiarmid's new work -- which brings blogging, ice cream, and performance art to the most unexpected places --prompts questions about society's love affair with technology Crusading with HumorBiography reveals passions of Cleveland Amory Crime SceneDocumentary follows aftermath of deadly Ohio prison riot

Business and Economics An 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.

Communication Storied InspirationLynn Harter on why stories hold the key to healing Virtual Education From educational video games to interactive virtual training simulators, researchers at Ohio University are tapping into the technology trend Press ReleaseDocumentary explores Ukraine’s emerging independent media

Education Virtual Education From educational video games to interactive virtual training simulators, researchers at Ohio University are tapping into the technology trend The ABCs of EducationCenter examines a range of literacy issues for all ages CyberbulliesKids use digital playground to harass their peers

Engineering and Techonology Virtual Education From educational video games to interactive virtual training simulators, researchers at Ohio University are tapping into the technology trend Fire 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.

Environmental and Biological Science Poisons On Our PlatesMichele Morrone explains why Americans should be afraid of the rise of foodborne illness and the lack of industry safety nets The Evolution of Discovery150 years after the publication of Darwin's On the Origin of Species, Ohio University scientists reflect on what they've discovered - and what they're still learning - about the evolution of life on Earth Return of the NativePlant biologists revive chestnut tree on strip mined land

Health and Medicine Birth PangsFrom twilight sleep and natural childbirth to epidurals and cesarean sections, Jacqueline Wolf examines the social history of obstetric anesthesia Communication breakdownLanguage scientist develops one of the first Russian standardized tests for patients with brain damage Living with AIDSDo patients seek mental health care?

Physical Sciences Planet PuzzleGeologist Damian Nance travels the globe to piece together the amazing history of Earth's continents Force 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

Social and Behavioral Sciences Urban AspirationsOhio cities join nation in search for urban revitalization recipe Family VoiceGenocide interrupts the inheritance of Armenian culture Home and AwayThe Shuar, once fabled head-hunters of Ecuador's Amazon, have joined the wave of global immigration.