Voices of Excellence

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Voices of Excellence

The Ohio State University history professor David Staley interviews fellow researchers about their work.

  1. 12/18/2024

    Paul Reitter: A Capital Idea

    Paul Reitter, a Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Ohio State University, discusses his recent translation of Volume 1 of Karl Marx’s Capital with host David Staley. Reitter discusses the nuances and challenges of translating Marx’s work, the intricacies of Marx’s theories on value and capitalism, and how Reitter’s translation aims to preserve Marx’s original meaning and literary style. Staley and Reitter also cover the broader implications and significance of translation studies, the historical undervaluation of translation in academia, and Reitter’s future projects on translating the remaining volumes of Capital. Paul Reitter – podcastDownload

    33 min

  2. 12/11/2024

    Erin Lin Discusses When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia

    Erin Lin, Associate Professor of Political Science, and author of When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia discusses her research. She focuses on the the enduring impact on Cambodian agriculture and economic development of unexploded ordnance from US secret bombings during the Vietnam War. The bombs remain dangerous, contributing to injuries and deaths, while severely affecting agricultural productivity and household incomes. She describes the extensive efforts required for de-mining and the socio-political challenges faced by farmers, such as land grabbing. Voices Erin LinDownload

    28 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin: Artisanal Quantum Research

    Professor of physics Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin studies quantum information science and engineering (QISE), a combination of quantum mechanics and information technology, and its applicability in computing, networking, and sensing. He describes the foundational concepts of quantum mechanics, magnetism, and the physical properties of materials to host David Staley. Halperin explains how classical electromagnetism cannot fully account for the behavior of magnetic materials, emphasizing the necessity of quantum mechanics. Halperin also describes his innovative research on quantum sensors and nanomaterials and a new technique his lab developed to integrate molecular systems with solid-state devices for quantum sensing applications. VoE – Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin_ Artisanal Quantum ResearchDownload

    34 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    Stephen Gavazzi: Shaping Public Policy with Data

    Steve Gavazzi, Director of the College of Arts and Sciences’ CHRR and professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology, joins host David Staley to discuss Gavazzi’s research on public higher education. Gavazzi and Staley coedited Fulfilling the 21st Century Land Grant Mission: Essays in Honor of The Ohio State University’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration. Gavazzi emphasizes the importance of the good relationships between universities and their communities and shares insights from longitudinal studies run by CHRR, such as the National Longitudinal Study of Youth (NLSY). The discussion also touches on the American Population Panel and CHRR’s role in housing secure, accessible data repositories for long-term research. Gavazzi also discusses the upcoming 60th anniversary of CHRR. VoE – Stephen Gavazzi 10.28.2024Download

    30 min

  5. 11/13/2024

    Jeffrey Cohen: “I Can’t Do Work on Them if I Don’t Eat Them, Right?” The Scholarship of Eating Grasshoppers

    Some people look at a grasshopper and see an insect.  Anthropology professor Jeffrey Cohen sees a snack.  Cohen’s research spans migration, development, and nutrition, interests that have taken him from Project Panchavati, which addressed the digital divide in the Bhutanese community in Central Ohio during the pandemic, to his new book Eating Grasshoppers, which explores the cultural and economic significance of grasshopper consumption in Oaxaca, Mexico. Cohen describes the process and benefits of entomophagy (insect eating) and its potential role in human diets, despite the “yuck factor,” which host David Staley overcomes to enjoy the chapulines offered during the interview.  VoE – Jeffery Cohen 10.14.2023_podcast_ The Scholarly side of Eating GrasshoppersDownload

    29 min

  6. 11/06/2024

    Margaret Ellen Newell: How to Bring Undergraduates into Praxis

    Margaret Ellen Newell, Distinguished Professor of History, talks with host David Staley about her directorship at the History Praxis Lab, a collaborative research initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation. The Praxis Lab engages undergraduates in research focused on citizenship, civic engagement, and the movements of Native Americans and African Americans in the Midwest. She also explores Native American history, particularly their complex journey towards and status following the 1924 citizenship law. Prof. Newell also describes the benefits of collaborative historical research, an unusual mode of scholarship in the mostly individual field. VoE – Margarett Newell – podcastDownload

    26 min

  7. 10/30/2024

    I am a Storm Chaser: Jana Houser and the Study of Tornados

    Dr. Jana Houser, an Associate Professor of Geography and Director of Undergraduate Studies, discusses her pioneering research on tornadoes through the use of mobile radar technology. She describes to host David Staley the challenges of predicting tornadoes due to their chaotic and localized nature. She’s been a storm chaser and worked on the movie Twisters. She credits her passion for tornadoes with growing up in Kansas. Dr Houser will present at the November 3, 2024 Science Sundays. VoE – Janna HouserDownload

    32 min

  8. 10/09/2024

    Exploring Shakespeare’s London with Christopher Highley

    Christopher Highley, Professor of English and Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at The Ohio State University, discusses the context and findings of his most recent book, Blackfriars in Early Modern London. He highlights his extensive knowledge of the historical and cultural landscape of London during the time of Shakespeare. He describes the opportunities The Ohio State University has for students who want to learn more about this subject both at the university and overseas. Highley also tells host David Staley about the exciting initiatives through the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, which range from symposiums and research talks to fencing and falconry exhibitions. VOE-Highley-1Download

    34 min
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