Archive for January, 2019

Alumni News | Garlitz Continues to Analyze International Development in Modern Diplomacy

Richard Garlitz

Upon leaving Athens, Dr. Ricky Garlitz joined the History and Philosophy Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he is now an associate professor. Garlitz specializes in U.S. diplomatic history while also offering courses on the history of the Middle East. Garlitz earned a Ph.D. in History under the […]

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January 11, 2019 at 1:31 pmAlumni

Chornock Quoted on ‘Birth of a Black Hole’ Observation

Dr. Ryan Chornock. Photo by Rob Hardin

Dr. Ryan Chornock, Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Ohio University, was quoted in a Space.com article headlined “Mysterious ‘Cow’ Blast in Space May Reveal Birth of a Black Hole” about research announced Jan. 10 at the 233rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Seattle. A weirdly bright […]

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January 11, 2019 at 12:20 pmFaculty in the News In the News Research

Alumni News | Marchbanks Named to DeWine Cabinet, Will Head ODOT

Jack Marchbanks

Ohio University alum Jack Marchbanks was named to Ohio Governor-elect Mike DeWine’s cabinet, nominated as Director of the Department of Transportation. Connect with Marchbanks on LinkedIn. Marchbanks earned a Ph.D. in History (with a Certificate in Contemporary History) in 2018 from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. He […]

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January 11, 2019 at 11:32 amAlumni in the News In the News News

Alumni News | Groen Went from Zoo to Health Care to Start-Ups

Pam Groen

Ohio University alum Pam Groen’s first job was at the Cincinnati Zoo, a position she leveraged from internships. Now she’s an independent laboratory consultant, helping start-ups, Nobel laureates and bio-tech companies find employees to staff their labs. “I’m fortunate to be living in a time when the progression of next-generation […]

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January 10, 2019 at 2:43 pmAlumni

Career Week | Alum Brings Tips for Finding First Science Jobs

Pam Groen

Ohio University alum Pam Groen says many science graduates miss first job opportunities because they don’t see how entry-level jobs will lead them up the career ladder. And they don’t know how to navigate job-posting websites and promote their acquired skills. Groen, who hires science graduates for many start-up companies, […]

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January 10, 2019 at 2:41 pmUncategorized

Hooper’s Stick Insect Study Shows Significance of Passive Muscle Force for Fast Movements

Stick insect stody. Credit: Arndt von Twickel et al.

“Long, heavy limbs such as arms or legs differ fundamentally from short, light limbs such as fingers in their ability to execute fast movements. While the central nervous system has to actively control fast movements of large limbs, passive muscle force can suffice for the movement velocity and movement amplitude […]

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January 10, 2019 at 12:12 pmResearch

Career Corner | Sen. Portman’s Office Seeks Summer Interns

U.S. Sen Rob Portman

The office of U.S. Senator Rob Portman is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2019 Internship Program. Students who are interested in interning in one of the senator’s offices can visit Sen. Portman’s website to learn more and to apply. Applications for Summer 2019 must be submitted on or before […]

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January 10, 2019 at 9:07 amAnnouncements News