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Notable Alumni | Tracy Watson Shares Math Happiness in Her Classroom

October 19, 2019 2 min

Theresa “Tracy” Watson acquired her love for teaching math in graduate school, but her husband, Corey Boby ’96 M.S., always wanted to be a teacher

Notable Alumni | Jon Wang Pioneers Research in Oncology and Gene Therapy

October 19, 2019 4 min

Dr. Xinzhong “Jon” Wang is an accomplished scientific leader with over 20 years of experience in oncology research and gene therapy in biopharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Frank Papay with Melanie and Abby Harlan, CNP, at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio.

To serve & to heal

October 18, 2019 7 min

Dr. Frank Papay is heralded for performing America's first face transplant, but his practice is driven by mentor Rush Elliott's foundation of servant leadership.

Notable Alumni | Timothy Coleman Tackles Health Issues from Allergies to Oncology

October 18, 2019 4 min

Timothy Coleman’s scientific expertise in the life sciences market combined with an innate business acumen has propelled him through many new product development efforts.

Mark Shatz and his son, Ethan Shatz, a first year, take a swing with Rufus as he studies the finer points of psychology. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

Funny is good

October 17, 2019 3 min

Mark Shatz uses humor to build community in his classroom, thanks to mentor Mel Helitzer.

Last word: Jana Houser

October 16, 2019 4 min

Assistant Professor of Geography Jana Houser joined the OHIO faculty in 2013. Houser researches severe weather and has been chasing extreme events like tornadoes for more than 15 years.

Notable Alumni | Samuel Chamberlain Is ‘Fanatic’ about Fresh Burgers and Fries

October 16, 2019 3 min

Samuel Chamberlain is Chief Operating Officer at Five Guys—where the hamburgers are still formed by hand and the fries are so fresh that bags of potatoes are often stacked beside the tables

OHIO’s Kennedy Lecture Series welcomed Julie Cohen, co-producer and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “RBG,” in September. Photo by Ellee Achten, BSJ ’14, MA ’17

OHIO gifts share knowledge, wisdom, and love

October 15, 2019 3 min

Not many small Appalachian towns can attract such notable speakers as feminist activist Gloria Steinem or National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow. But two of 91ԭ��’s public lecture series have been bringing dozens of renowned figures like these to Athens for decades, enriching the relationship between OHIO and its surrounding communities through the open exchange of knowledge.

91ԭ�� names 2019 Presidential Research Scholars

October 8, 2019 7 min

Seven faculty members have been named 2019 Presidential Research Scholars for excellence in arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical sciences and engineering research.

Notable Alumni | Rob Dorans Pursues Passion for Living Wages, Affordable Housing

October 7, 2019 8 min

Rob Dorans is the Chief Legal Counsel at ACT Ohio, representing 134 affiliate unions and 14 regional building trades councils, and he was appointed in February 2019 to fill a term on the Columbus City

Notable Alumni | Grace Eberly Works at the Intersection of Religion and Healthcare

October 7, 2019 3 min

Grace Eberly combined her love of world religions with an aptitude for biology. Now she’s in her final year as a medical student at OHIO’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Notable Alumni | Julia Applegate Leads Fight Against HIV While Serving Those in Need Graphic for College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni Award

October 7, 2019 6 min

Julia Applegate has a goal shared by more than 250 global, national, regional, state and local organizations—end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2025.

Portrait of Dr. Claudia Gonzalez Vallejo

OHIO professor Claudia Gonzalez Vallejo selected for Jefferson Science Fellowship

August 21, 2019 4 min

91ԭ�� faculty member Dr. Claudia González Vallejo has been named a Jefferson Science Fellow for 2019-20 and will spend the year working at the U.S. Department of State.

Molecule propellers

OHIO professor Saw-Wai Hla develops robust molecular propeller that enables unidirectional rotations

August 20, 2019 2 min

In nature, molecule propellers are vital in many biological applications ranging from the swimming bacteria to intracellular transport.

Art as Landscape

June 8, 2019 2 min

Andrea Frohne, an associate professor of art history, discusses her career exploring the visual landscape of African culture and her book on New York City’s African Burial Ground. She shares personal insights, from early memories to favorite smells.

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