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News

Time Magazine, CNN name OSU geologist one of "America's Best" – Ohio State University geologist Lonnie Thompson has been named one of America’s best scientists by Time magazine and the Cable News Network. Thompson astonished global change experts in February when he reported that within 15 years, massive mountainous ice caps and glaciers around the world would melt because of global warming. Thompson, a professor of geological sciences, is one of five U.S. scientists and physicians honored this week by the national television news media as being tops in their field. The television network announced the honor during the hour-long documentary "CNN Presents: America's Best" on Sunday night. Time is featuring Thompson in the current issue of the magazine. Contact: Lonnie Thompson, (614) 292-6531, Thompson.3@osu.edu See http://www.osu.edu/researchnews/archive/lttimecnn.htm

Experts

Avoiding dehydration important for athletes – Heat and humidity can place athletes at extreme risk for heat stroke but with the proper precautions, the potential for injury can be minimized, according to the team physician of The Ohio State University football team. As high school football practices and other outdoor activities heat up, the heat-related death of Korey Stringer of the Minnesota Vikings should serve as a constant reminder that hot weather can be dangerous, according to Dr. John Lombardo, team physician for Ohio State. "Every year we hear of athletes stricken by the heat during workouts and it happens to people who are young and in otherwise excellent physical shape," said Lombardo, who also is medical director of the OSU Sports Medicine Center. Lombardo said athletes and their parents should take every possible precaution before starting workouts in extreme heat and humidity. He advises young athletes to drink plenty of water before, during and after the workout. Contact: David Crawford, Medical Center Communications, (614) 293-3737.

Events

Tressel and team will meet media and fans – Aug. 17. New Ohio State Head Football Coach Jim Tressel and the 2001 Buckeyes will make their first public appearance Friday (8/17) at the annual Press and Photo Day in Ohio Stadium. The coach, his staff and members of the football team will be available to media at 5:30 p.m. Fans will be allowed to enter the stadium at 7:30 p.m. Because of the construction going on in and around Ohio Stadium, guests should enter the stadium through the gates on the east side and at the north end rotunda. . The event was moved from August 16. Contact: Steve Snapp, Athletics, (614) 292-6861.

Olympian Carl Lewis holds Track and Field Camp – Aug. 15-18. Some 5,000 young track and field enthusiasts are expected to attend the Carl Lewis Track and Field Camp and Festival, Wednesday-Saturday (8/15-18) at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium-is located in the northwest corner of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center complex. The festival culminates at 7 a.m. Saturday (8/18) with the Run with Carl Lewis 5K walk/run on campus. The event celebrates the grand opening of the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Contact: Jarbe Durant, Carl Lewis Camp (310) 281-6610.

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Compiled by Amy Murray, University Relations, (Murray-Goedde.1@osu.edu)