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Using psychology to encourage long-term COVID-19 compliance
Given the vehement polarization regarding coronavirus guidelines, Richard Petty, Distinguished University Professor, is teaming up with Xiaoyan Deng, associate professor in the Fisher College of…
Aldama creates complex Latinx representation for kids in The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
In his debut children's book, The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie, Distinguished University Professor Frederick Aldama re-defines a popular Latinx mythological monster to fill a gap in…
Declines in public transit demand show essential workers’ reliance on COTA and similar services
An analysis of public transit use across the U.S. reveals where essential workers rely more on public transportation while prompting questions about building sustainable, resilient cities in the…
Weinberg's research finds state response had little economic harm
In a new and uncertain era ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, economics research, Bruce Weinberg finds, is more crucial than ever. In two new studies, he found that states' social distancing…
Mershon Center's research into Bangladesh's migration crisis reveals connections between security and climate change
Mershon Center researchers C.K. Shum, Craig Jenkins and Joyce Chen take an interdisciplinary approach to study the impacts of climate change on international security in coastal Bangladesh.
Climate change making impacts right here in Ohio
The impacts of climate change aren't just felt on coastlines, glaciers or oceans. Environmental shifts are felt in Ohio, too. Bryan Mark, state climatologist and professor of geography, and Aaron…
Uncovering the true spread of the coronavirus in Ohio
Working with Ohio State colleagues and the ODH, sociology's Samuel Clark is using strategies from developing countries to provide a more accurate, comprehensive picture of the prevalence of the…
Solving climate's toughest questions, one challenge at a time
Associate Professor Jialin Lin has solved some of the most stubborn questions in climate modeling and forecasting. Now, he turning his attention to even more complex challenge: predicting climate…
Putting deliberative democracy to work during COVID-19
Michael Neblo and his colleagues are working to make our democracy more deliberative and representative — to the benefit of constituents and lawmakers alike. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic,…