Distinguished Teachers + Scholars Announced

SIXTEEN FACULTY MEMBERS HONORED FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH

     COLUMBUS -- Sixteen faculty members at The Ohio State
University have been awarded the university's top honors for
teaching and research.  The 10 winners of the Alumni Award for
Distinguished Teaching and the six winners of the Distinguished
Scholar Award will be honored at a reception in May.

     The faculty members learned of their selection in early
March when Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee popped unannounced
into their classrooms and laboratories to make the announcements.

     The Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching honors faculty
members who have done a superior job of teaching.  Recipients are
nominated by students and colleagues, and are chosen by a
committee of alumni, students and faculty.  They receive a cash
award of $3,000 and a $1,200 increase in their base salary.  The
recipients will be inducted into the university's Academy of
Teaching, which provides leadership on improving teaching at Ohio
State.

     The Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes exceptional
scholarly accomplishments by senior professors who have compiled
a substantial body of research, as well as the work of younger
faculty members who have demonstrated great scholarly potential.
Recipients are nominated by their departments and chosen by a
committee of senior faculty, including several past recipients of
the award.  Distinguished Scholars receive a $3,000 honorarium
and a research grant of $20,000 to be used over the next three
years.

     Funding for the awards is provided by private donations to
the university.  Donors include numerous alumni and friends of
the university.  Leadership gifts were contributed by Thelma
Price in memory of her husband, Sanford Price, and by the Amoco
Foundation.

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Contact:  Tom Spring, University Communications, 614-292-8309.

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1995 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching

David Adams of LIMA (45805), associate professor of sociology,
has taught all courses in sociology at the Lima campus with up-
to-the-minute awareness of the leading edges of the content and a
student-centered teaching method that is the envy of the
institution, according to a colleague.  He uses real-world
examples and humor to make classes lively and interesting.

Caroline Breitenberger of DUBLIN, assistant professor of
biochemistry, teaches molecular genetics in clear concise
lectures.  Many students cited her as the best teacher they ever
had.  One student credited her for not giving up on that student.

Pamela Burdette of CLINTONVILLE, assistant professor of home
economics, teaches a capstone course in international family
issues in the Middle East.  She is described as an expert in
cultural sensitivity in the teaching process and as a dedicated
and devoted teacher who has a passion for the subject.

Daniel Christie of DELAWARE, professor of psychology at the
Marion campus, is judged as a tough, but fair teacher who has
high expectations and who wants his students to succeed.
Christie is generous with his time outside class and has helped
many students extend their learning through professional
activity, field trips, and cultural events.  He also won the
Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1985.  Christie has
taught at Ohio State since 1975.

Michael Davis of COLUMBUS (43201), professor of music, is
described as a superb teacher, distinguished musician, and a
great colleague who discovers hidden riches in students whom
others would dismiss as without great potential. Davis teaches
violin majors, conducts violin master classes, and expands his
performing career.  He joined Ohio State in 1976.

John Disinger of COLUMBUS (43229), professor of natural
resources, was nominated for encouraging students to conduct
"real-world" projects, enhancing their awareness of their role in
environmental decision making.  He is known for his personal
attention to students and is described as fair and respectful of
diverse views.  Disinger joined Ohio State in 1971.

Brian Joseph of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor and chair of the
Department of Linguistics, is called an excellent teacher who
presents each topic as a mystery.  He is known for being fair to
students and engaging them in class discussions, always being
prepared and giving students time and care.

William Von Hippel of COLUMBUS (43201), assistant professor of
psychology, teaches research methods in social psychology and a
course dealing with prejudice and stereotyping.  He was cited for
showing fairness and respect for students and their views, and
for challenging them to examine their prejudices.

J. Robert Warmbrod of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor of agricultural
education, is described as constantly working to improve his
teaching and as the national guru in research methodology in
agricultural education.  He is credited for making learning
statistical analysis and interpretation a good experience for
students.  Warmbrod also won the Alumni Award for Distinguished
Teaching in 1972.  He has taught at Ohio State since 1968.

Mohamed Yousif of LIMA (45801), associate professor of
mathematics at the Lima Campus, teaches several courses in first
and second year math.  He is called especially effective in
teaching math to non-majors, reducing their anxiety and helping
them gain confidence and a strong foundation in the field.
1995 Distinguished Scholar Award

Rolf E. Barth of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor of pathology, is
credited for stimulating worldwide interest in boron neutron
capture therapy as a potential treatment of primary and
metastatic brain tumors.  He joined Ohio State in 1979.

Mary E. Beckman of COLUMBUS (43215), professor of linguistics, is
an international leader in the study of laboratory phonology, the
study of the relationship between the sound structure of language
and experimental phonetics, which involves experiments to study
the ways in which speech sounds are articulated and processed.
She joined Ohio State in 1985.

M. Ronald Glaser of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor of medical
microbiology and immunology, is a leader in
psychoneuroimmunology, examining the impact of stress on the
immune system and health, and in the study of cancer,
particularly Epstein-Barr virus and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.  He
joined Ohio State in 1978.

Richard E. Petty of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor of psychology, is
a world-renowned expert in the study of attitudes and social
influence or persuasion, and attitude formation and change.  He
joined Ohio State in 1987.

John B. Quigley of UPPER ARLINGTON, professor of law, is a leader
in the study of east European law, international and comparative
law.  He also is a scholar in the law of armed conflict, human
rights and other fields.  He joined Ohio State in 1974.

Linda J. Saif of WEST SALEM, professor of veterinary preventive
medicine in the Food Animal Health Research Program at the Ohio
Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster.  She is
internationally recognized for her expertise in enteric virology
and immunology, which has addressed the health needs of animal
agriculture and has had direct implications on human health.
Saif joined OARDC in 1976 and the Ohio State faculty in 1979.

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