03-15-95 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. # Contact: Tom Spring, University Communications, 614-292-8309. *** 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. # [Submitted by: Von Reid-Vargas (ereid@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu) Thu, 16 Mar 1995 16:12:13 -0500] All documents are the responsibility of their originator.