Email Firstname Lastname Senate Seatdifranco.33@osu.edu Maria DiFranco Artsries.68@osu.edu Brent Ries Artsbroutian.1@osu.edu Tatevik Broutian Biological Scienceshimmel.14@osu.edu Lauren Himmel Biological Sciencesmoliva.2@osu.edu Juan Moliva Biological Sciencesrichardson.490@osu.edu Kelsey Richardson Businesssmith.321@osu.edu Brian Smith Businessrochman.2@osu.edu David Rochman Businessgribble.23@osu.edu Elizabeth Gribble Businessbowers.461@osu.edu David Bowers Education and Human Ecologyholowacz.1@osu.edu Eugene Holowacz Education and Human Ecologytorres.191@osu.edu Christopher Torres Education and Human Ecologyyuan.125@osu.edu Yan Yuan Education and Human Ecologymajumder.9@osu.edu Ankita Majumder Engineering Sciencesschmuhl.3@osu.edu Daniel Schmuhl Engineering Scienceswu.1925@osu.edu Xiao Wu Engineering Sciencescichon.8@osu.edu Morgan Cichon Food Agriculture and Environmental Sciencefrew.18@osu.edu Allison Frew Humanitieskrygowski.5@osu.edu Molly Krygowski Humanitiesmorales.155@osu.edu Kimberly Morales Humanitiesstuber.19@osu.edu Justin Stuber Humanitieswashington.232@osu.edu Hannah Washington Humanitieswilson.2428@osu.edu Geoffrey Wilson Humanitieswittum.2@osu.edu Kelsi Wittum Humanitieschung.461@osu.edu Elena Chung Mathematics and Physical Sciencesfuzer.1@osu.edu Kayla Fuzer Mathematics and Physical Sciencespatterson.694@osu.edu Andrea Patterson Mathematics and Physical Sciencesharding.111@osu.edu Christian Harding Professional Biological Sciencesslattery.63@osu.edu Lauren Slattery Professional Biological Sciencescampbell.1651@osu.edu Tori Campbell Social and Behavioral Sciencesjividen.26@osu.edu Chelsea Jividen Social and Behavioral Sciencesodell.98@osu.edu Nicholas O''Dell Social and Behavioral Sciencesvang.18@osu.edu Mao Vang Social and Behavioral Scienceswhetsell.3@osu.edu Travis Whetsell Social and Behavioral Sciences

Morgan J. Cichon 2015 Fyffe Ct.

Columbus, OH 43210 (614)292-2798 cichon.8@osu.edu

EDUCATION The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Ph.D. Student in Food Science and Technology, 2010-Present Dissertation: “Targeted Metabolomics of Carotenoids in Plants, Animals, and Humans” Emory University, Atlanta, GA B.S. summa cum laude in Chemistry and Economics (Concentration in Financial Economics), May 2010 Honors Thesis in Economics: “The Health Tradeoffs between Development and Pollution” HONORS AND AWARDS Ohio State University Fellowship (2010-2011) The American Chemical Society Teranishi Graduate Fellowship (2013) Food Innovation Center Travel Grant (2013) Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award (2013) Ohio Valley Institute of Food Technologists Annual Student Poster Competition, 1st Place (2013) Institute of Food Technologists Product Development Finalist (2011) Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Arts) Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics) Phi Kappa Phi (Liberal Arts) Emory University Dean’s List (2006-2010) MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICE Ad Hoc Budget Model Review Committee Member, 2013-Present

• I serve as the graduate student representative on the committee reviewing the budget model for The Ohio State University. OSU Council of Graduate Students Treasurer and Ray Travel Award Chair, 2013-Present

• Managed the CGS budget, approved purchasing, served on Senate Fiscal and CSA, and chaired the Ray Travel Award. Laboratory Manager, 2010-Present

• I am in charge of purchasing, chemical inventory, and grant spending for Dr. Steven Schwartz. I also help with salary appointments and overseeing OSURF and departmental funds totaling around $1 million.

Ohio State Food Science Club Treasurer, 2011-2013 • Coordinated fundraising, set budgets, approved purchases, and tracked funds totaling around $10,000.

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center SEEDS Grant Reviewer, 2011/2012/2013 • Reviewed, scored, and ranked research proposals submitted to the OARDC graduate research competition.

National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium Judge, 2013 • Judged presentations from high school students in the biological sciences division.

OSU Denman Undergraduate Research Forum Judge, 2013 • Judged posters from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Ohio Science Day Judge, 2012 • Scored high school science posters for the Future Physicians Award.

Emory Club Field Hockey, President, 2009-2010 • Scheduled games, ran practices, arranged travel, and planned fundraisers. Allocated funds for the club from the university

increased 10-fold during my appointment. I also participated in leadership workshops as part of this position. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Graduate Research Associate, 2010-Present Department of Food Science and Technology (Dr. Steven Schwartz) Analysis of phytochemicals for disease treatment and prevention.

Emory University, Atlanta, GA Undergraduate Researcher, 2009-2010 Department of Chemistry (Dr. Craig Hill) Inorganic synthesis of transition metal complexes for use in medicine, catalysis, and magnetism.. TEACHING EXPERIENCE The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Teaching Assistant, Chocolate Science (FDSCTE 1110, Fall 2013/ Spring 2014) Assisted Dr. Mary Kay Pohlschneider in preparing sensory samples and grading exams and class assignments. Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Food Processing (FDSCTE 2400, Fall 2012)

Assisted Dr. Mary Kay Pohlschneider in leading laboratory classes, grading assignments and exams, and mentoring student projects.

Teaching Assistant, Food and Nutrition Toxicology (FDSCTE 830.09, Fall 2011) Assisted Dr. Steven Schwartz in creating the course curriculum, preparing lectures, and organizing student presentations. PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Tan, S.H., Moran, N.E., Cichon, M.J., Riedl, K.M., Schwartz, S.J., Erdman, J.W., Pearl, D.K., Thomas-Ahner, J.M., Clinton, S.K. Beta-carotene-9’,10’- oxygenase status modulates the impact of dietary tomato and lycopene on hepatic nuclear receptor-, stress-, and metabolism-related gene expression in mice. J Nutr. 2014. Kopec, R.E., Cooperstone, J.L., Cichon, M.J., Schwartz, S.J. "Analysis Methods of Carotenoids." Analysis of Antioxidant-rich Phytochemicals. Ed. Zhimin Xu and Luke R. Howard. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 105-148.

Hou Y., Xu, L., Cichon, M.J., Lense, S., Hardcastle, K.I., Hill, C.L. A New Family of Sandwich-Type Polytungstophosphates Containing Two Types of Metals in the Central Belt: M′2M2(PW9O34)212− (M′ = Na or Li, M = Mn2+, Co2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+). Inorg Chem. 2010. 49(9): 4125-4132.

Cichon, M.J., Riedl, K.M., Schwartz, S.J. Metabolomics of Tomato Bioactive Compounds. Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables Symposium at the International Horticulture Congress. Oral Presentation. Brisbane, Australia. August 17-22, 2014.

Cichon, M.J. Isomerization and Oxidative Metabolism of Tomato Lycopene in a 13C Human Tracer Study. The Ohio State University Hayes Graduate Research Forum. Oral Presentation. Columbus, OH. February 21, 2014.

Cichon, M.J., Schwartz, S.J. Analysis of Carotenoids in Foods and Biological Samples. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Oral Presentation. Indianapolis, IN. September 8-12, 2013.

Cichon, M.J., Kopec, R.E., Riedl, K.M., Schwartz, S.J. Isomerization and Oxidative Metabolism of Lycopene in a 13C Human Tracer Study. Nutrition, Oxygen Biology, and Medicine Symposium. Poster Presentation. Paris, France. June 5-7, 2013. Cichon, M.J., Moran, N.E., Riedl, K.M., Grainger, E., Schwartz, S.J., Erdman, J.W., Clinton, S.K. Absorption of Stable Isotopically-Labeled 13C-Lycopene from Tomatoes in Adults. OARDC Annual Research Conference. Poster Presentation. Columbus, OH. April 25, 2013.

Cichon, M.J., Moran, N.E., Riedl, K.M., Grainger, E., Schwartz, S.J., Erdman, J.W., Clinton, S.K. Absorption of Stable Isotopically-Labeled 13C-Lycopene from Tomatoes in Adults. OVIFT Annual Student Poster Competition. Poster Presentation. West Chester, OH. April 18, 2013. Moran, N.E., Cichon, M.J., Riedl, K.M., Grainger, E., Schwartz, S.J., Erdman, J.W., Clinton, S.K. 13C-Biolabeled Lycopene for Metabolism and Absorption Studies in Humans. Gordon Carotenoid Research Conference. Oral Presentation. Ventura Beach, CA. January 7, 2013.

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Christian Michael Harding

Harding.111@osu.edu 434 Alden Ave � Columbus, OH 43201 � (843) 331-9533

Education Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences emphasis in Microbial Pathogenesis, 2010-expected spring 2015

• The Ohio State University, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Columbus, OH B.Sc., Biology with a minor in chemistry

• College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Fellowships, Awards, and Honors Howard Hughes Medical Institute Med into Grad Fellowship, The Ohio State University, 2012-2013

• Full Stipend and tuition Legislative Incentive for Future Enrichment (LIFE) Scholarship Recipient, College of Charleston, 2005-2009

• Partial tuition

Teaching and Outreach

Group Leader, Wonders of Our World (WOW) Science Education Program, 2013-Present • W.O.W. is intended to bring science excitement and experience to elementary students

by engaging them to think and solve problems through experimentation • Led group experiments, communicated scientific principles, and fostered independent

thinking amongst the student participants Assistant Lecturer, Biomedical Science H480/2900H, The Ohio State University, 2014

• Created and taught lecture for the topic of electrophoresis Supplemental Instruction Leader, Introductory Chemistry and Biology, College of Charleston, 2008-2009

• Modeled study strategies and demonstrated how to successfully master course work in high attrition courses

Center for Student Learning Tutor, Organic Chemistry, College of Charleston, 2008

• Reinforced proper study strategies and organic chemistry fundamentals to enrich students learning

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University Committees Delegate, Council of Graduate Students, The Ohio State University, 2013-Present

• Serve as a Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program representative in the larger body tasked with managing all matters affecting graduate and professional students at The Ohio State University

Secretary, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Student Organization, 2010-2011

• Coordinate student activities to maintain graduate student interaction outside of the classroom

Abstracts and Publications

Poster Abstracts

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Carruthers, MD., Munson, RS, Jr. “The role of type IV pili in the biology and virulence of Acinetobacter nosocomialis.” The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Retreat, Columbus, Ohio, 2013.

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Rather, P., Actis LA., Munson, RS, Jr. “Acinetobacter

baumannii strain M2 produces function type IV pili.” The 9th International Symposium on the Biology of Acinetobacter, Cologne, Germany, 2013.

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Munson, RS, Jr. “Functional characterization of Acinetobacter

baumannii type IV pili.” The 20th Annual Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference, Columbus, Ohio, 2013.

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Munson, RS, Jr. “Acinetobacter baumannii strain M2

produces functional type IV pili.” The 12th Annual OSUWMC Trainee Research Day, Columbus, Ohio, 2013.

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Munson, RS, Jr. “Construction and characterization of a pilD

mutant in Acinetobacter baumannii.” The 11th Annual OSUWMC Trainee Research Day, Columbus, Ohio, 2012.

• Harding, CM., Tracy, EN., Munson, RS, Jr. “Construction and characterization of pilD

and comQ mutants in Acinetobacter baumannii.” Public Health Preparedness for Infectious Diseases Research Forum, Columbus, Ohio, 2012.

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• Tracy, EN., Harding, CM., Zimbler, DJ., Actis, LA., Munson, RS. Jr. “The products of genes encoding type IV pilin proteins in Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC 17978 plays a role in motility.” The 18th Annual Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2011.

Publications

• Carruthers MD, Harding CM, Baker BD, Bonomo RA, Hujer KM, Rather PN, Munson RS, Jr. 2013. Draft genome sequence of the clinical isolate Acinetobacter nosocomialis strain M2. Genome Announc. 1(6):e00906-13. doi:10.1128/genomeA.00906-13.

• Harding CM, Tracy EN, Carruthers MD, Rather PN, Actis LA, Munson RS, Jr. 2013.

Acinetobacter baumannii strain M2 produces type IV pili which play a role in natural transformation and twitching motility but not surface-associated motility. mBio 4(4):e00360-13. doi:10.1128/mBio.00360-13.

Professional Societies

• AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science Member, 2013-2015

Lauren Slattery

85 W. 3rd Ave. � Columbus, OH 43201 � Phone: (574)310-4434 � E-Mail: slattery.63@osu.edu

Education Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Bachelor of Arts with Honors Notation, May 2013

Major: Human Biology, Minors: Psychology, Spanish

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2016 (anticipated)

Work Experience Victoria’s Secret, Mishawaka/Bloomington, IN

Associate, May 2010-April 2013

• Cashier/Training new associates

• Sales

Girls Inc., Bloomington, IN

Volunteer/Referee, February 2011-April 2013

• Referee of recreational volleyball games

Indiana University Department of Medical Sciences, Bloomington, IN

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, August 2012-December 2012

• Basic Human Anatomy, ANAT-A 215

Volunteer Experience

Stonebelt, Bloomington, IN

Volunteer/Sports Night leader, February 2012-April 2012

• Leader/planner/participant of exercise-based activities for adults with disabilities

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN

Volunteer in Pediatric Therapy, May 2012-August 2012

• Clean/sanitize equipment, perform various clerical duties,

assist therapists with patients as needed

The Ohio State University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbus, OH

Student Council Executive Board Member, September 2013-Present

• Serve as representative for the Doctor of Physical Therapy

Program

• Assist in planning fundraising, community service, and social events for the SHRS

Kidnetic Energy, Columbus, OH

Volunteer/Buddy September 2013-Present

• Assist children with various disabilities in group exercise and

gymnastics skills

Special Olympics, Columbus, OH

Volunteer, March 2012

• Attended state qualifying bowling event; assisted athletes with use of assistive devices and ensured safety of athletes during

performance

Skills

• Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Personal: Work well in a team, organized, fast learner, hard-working and thorough, compassionate and focused on caring for others

• First Aid: CPR/AED certification, pro rescuer certification, EMT certification

Nicholas P. O’Dell

431 W 6th ave Columbus, OH 43201 (206) 915-2466 Odell.98@osu.edu

Education The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH August 2013- Present, Ph. D. (May 2017 graduation) Ph. D. Cognitive Psychology -- Neuroscience/Neuroimaging -Cumulative GPA: 4.0 California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA M.A. Psychology: August 2011-- May 2013 -Cumulative GPA: 3.90 B. A. Psychology: August 2006 -- December 2010 -Cumulative GPA 3.37

Teaching Experience Graduate Assistant, August 2012 – May 2013

Biopsychology Lab, CSUF - Trained students in neuroanatomy of sheep and human brains - Aided students with lab manuals, assignments, data entry and analysis - Assisted professor with course test preparation and grading Undergraduate Assistant, August 2009 – May 2011

Research Assistant, Psychology Department, CSUF - Aided students with comprehension of neuroanatomy - Assisted professor with course preparation - Hosted review session for students for exam preparation

Work Experience Huntington Medical Research Institutes, May 2012 – May 2013 MRI Research Assistant, Pasadena, CA - Data entry and Analysis using Excel, SPSS, and SAS - MRI/MRS training and data acquisition - Neuropsychological testing of Alzheimer’s and brain tumor patients Business Advising Center, July 2011 – June 2012 Graduate Advisor, CSUF - Assisted students in understanding courses required for graduation - Filed undergraduate with paperwork, transcripts, audits, and graduation checks - Aid students in career decision-making Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL), June 2010 – January 2011 Statistical Research Assistant, CSUF - Data entry and analysis, survey construction and analysis - Organized a Faculty Research Colloquium for the College of Education - Summary reviews, literature reviews, transcriptions

Affiliations and Memberships Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, March 2012 - Present - National and Chapter Member - Membership by invitation to the top graduate students Psi Chi Honor Society, January 2012 - Present - National and Chapter Member - Vice President Order of Omega Honor Society, October 2009 – Present - National and Chapter Member - Membership offered to top 3% of Greek community Sigma Phi Epsilon-California Omega National Fraternity , CSUF, Fullerton, CA, September 2007 - Chapter President, January 2010 – December 2010 - Coordinated with chapter officers regarding responsibilities - Confirmed that all members meet the national chapter and university academic policies - Organized philanthropic activities for chapter members - Serve as representative for the chapter to university and national officials - Vice President of Communications, January 2008 – December 2009

- Plan events between undergraduate and alumni members - Organized and edited the chapter newsletter

- Chapter Liaison to the local alumni chapter

Volunteer Experience Camp Titan Counselor, Big Bear, CA, June 2007- June 2009 - CSUF’s Philanthropy - Volunteer for a week with underprivileged children - Primary supervisor of kids age 9-13 St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Fullerton, CA, April 2010 - Raised $10,000 via donations for Children’s Cancer Research - Supported the Gulf Coast BP oil spills cleanup effort

Awards and Honors

- Graduate Equity Program, September 2012 -California State University, Fullerton - Rose Hills Foundation Scholarship, May 2012 -Huntington Medical Research Institutes - Greek Man of the Year, December 2010 -California State University, Fullerton Inter-Fraternity Council - Outstanding Leadership Award, December 2010 -Sigma Phi Epsilon, California Omega - Outstanding Scholarship Award, December 2010 -Sigma Phi Epsilon, California Omega - Dean’s List, Fall 2009- May 2013 -California State University, Fullerton - University Fellowship Recipient, Fall 2013 -The Ohio State University - Psychology Department Fellowship Recipient, Fall 2013 -The Ohio State University

References Academic- Dr. Jennifer Trevitt, CSUF, 714-478-4127 Personal- JC Villacorte, Cal Omega SigEp, 626-712-7671 Professional- Dr. Donald Stenta, The Ohio State University Rec Sports Director, 614-688-4738

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MAO HOUAMOUA VANG School of Communication The Ohio State University

3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210-1339

vang.18@osu.edu

Education The Ohio State University Ph.D. Communication Advisor: Jesse Fox, Ph.D.

Columbus, OH expected May 2015

M.A. Communication Advisor: Jesse Fox, Ph.D.

June 2012

Stanford University B.A. Art

Stanford, CA September 2008

Research Interests

Stereotypes and prejudice in computer-mediated communication Social categorization and identification Online impression management

Journal Publications

DeAndrea, D. C, Van Der Heide, B., Vendemia, M. A., & Vang, M. H. (under review). Same source, same content, different effect: How user-generated content can differentially affect viewers’ evaluations of a target online. Communication Research.

Johnson, B. K., Vang, M. H., & Van Der Heide, B. (revise and resubmit). Show me the goods: The warranting effect of user-generated photographs in online auctions. Journal of Media Psychology.

Van Der Heide, B., Johnson, B. K., & Vang, M. H. (2013). The effects of product photographs and reputation systems on consumer behavior and product cost on eBay. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(3), 570-576. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2012.11.002

Vang, M. H., & Fox, J. (in press). Race in virtual environments: Competitive versus cooperative games with Black or White characters. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

Wang, Z., Vang, M. H., Lookadoo, K., Tchernev, J., & Cooper, C. (revise and resubmit). Enticing high sensation seekers: The dynamic interplay of viewers’ sensation seeking tendencies and real-time message sensation values. Journal of Communication.

Conference Presentations

DeAndrea, D. C, Van Der Heide, B., Vendemia, M. A., & Vang, M. H. (under review). Same source, same content, different effect: How user-generated content can differentially affect viewers’ evaluations of a target online. Paper under review for the 100th Annual National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Van Der Heide, B., Johnson, B. K., & Vang, M. H. (2013, June). Show me the goods: The warranting effect of user-generated photographs in online auctions. Paper to be presented

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at the 63rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, London, UK. Van Der Heide, B., Schumaker, E. M., Johnson, B. K., Vang, M. H., & Peterson, A. (2011,

May). The effects of product photographs and reputation systems on eBay consumer behavior. Paper presented at the 61st Annual International Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.

Vang, M. H. (2010, July). Perception of technology usability and utility among the older Hmong population in the U.S. Paper presented at the SEASSI 2010 Student Conference, Madison, WI.

Vang, M. H., & Fox, J. (2013, March). Don’t hate the player, hate the game: Competitive versus cooperative games against Black and White opponents in Second Life. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Edward F. Hayes Graduate Student Research Forum, Columbus, OH.

Vang, M. H., & Fox, J. (2013, August). Race in virtual environments: Competitive versus cooperative games with Black or White characters. Paper presented at the 2013 Annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference, Washington, DC.

Wang, Z., Vang, M. H., Lookadoo, K. L., & Cooper, C. (2012, May). Enticing high sensation seekers: The dynamic interplay of sensation seeking, visual-auditory complexity and arousing content. Paper presented at the 62nd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Book Chapters

Fox, J., Christy, K., & Vang, M. H. (in press). The experience of presence in persuasive virtual environments. In G. Riva, J. Waterworth, & D. Murray (Eds.), Interacting with presence: HCI and the sense of presence in computer-mediated environments.

Current Research/Work in Progress

Fox, J., Tang, W. Y., & Vang, M. H. Effects of persuasion and play on gender. Vang, M. H., & Dillon, K. P. The shielding effect of multiple identities on the bystander effect

in online cyberbullying. Vang, M. H., & Fox, J. Personality and prejudice: Survey analyses of perceptions of racial

prejudice in online social media. Vang, M. H., Fox, J., & Lee, R. J. Examination of racist Tweets through Social Identity Theory. Vang, M. H., & Lee, R. J. #gobacktochina #wtf: Examination of racist Tweets through the

Rejection Identification Model.

Teaching Experience Stand-alone Courses, The Ohio State University Communication 311/2511: Visual Communication Design, Spring 2012, Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Spring 2014 Communication 321/2110: Principles of Effective Public Speaking, Spring 2011, Autumn 2012 Communication 367/2367: Persuasive Communication, Autumn 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2013 Teaching Assistant, The Ohio State University Communication 597: Media and Terrorism, Winter 2011 Communication 431: Strategic Communication, Autumn 2010 Communication 3165: Evaluation and Usability Testing, Autumn 2013

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Communication 4556: Information Technology and Organizational Communication, Autumn 2013

Invited Lectures

Developing Effective Presentation Skills Facilitator. Invited presentation for The Ohio State University’s University Center for the Advancement of Teaching – College Teaching Series, Columbus, OH, February 11, 2014.

Developing Effective Presentation Skills Facilitator. Invited presentation for The Ohio State University’s University Center for the Advancement of Teaching – Teaching Orientation, Columbus, OH, August 2012, August 2013.

Fair and Efficient Grading Facilitator. Invited presentation for The Ohio State University’s University Center for the Advancement of Teaching – Teaching Orientation, Columbus, OH, August 2013.

Ethics and Public Speaking. Invited lecture for COMM 2110, January 2013. Outlining and Organizing Effective Public Presentations. Invited lecture for COMM 2110,

September 2012. Usability testing. Invited panel discussion for COMM 611: Effective Communication for the

Web, February 2012. Selecting an advisor. Invited panel discussion sponsored by the School of Communication

Graduate Representatives, February 2012. An examination of expectancy violations theory in virtual environments. Invited presentation for

Communication and Technology Studies Research Group, October 2011. New media and terrorism. Invited lecture for COMM 597: Media and Terrorism, February 2011.

Service

Judge, Ray Travel Grant, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (August 2013) Judge, Career Development Grant, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (August 2013) Graduate Student Representative, OSU Chief Information Officer Search Advisory Group

Committee, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (August 2013 – January 2014) Interviewed candidates for the CIO position. Assessed candidates.

Council of Graduate Students Representative, OCIO Student Advisory Board, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (August 2013 – present)

Chair, Council of Graduate Students Communications Committee, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (August 2013 – present)

Delegate, Council of Graduate Students, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (May 2013 – present)

Graduate Representative for the School of Communication’s Diversity Committee, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (September 2012 – April 2013) Interact with potential graduate students from diverse backgrounds. Assist in advising departmental committees and the Direct on issues such as recruitment, status, and retention of minority, female. and GLBT faculty and students.

Treasurer, Graduate Pan-Asian Caucus, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (September 2012 – March 2013)

Co-Organizer, The 21st Century Graduate, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (February 2013)

Treasurer, School of Communication Graduate Student Organization, The Ohio State University,

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Columbus, OH (September 2012 – August 2013) English Conversation Partner, Columbus, OH (April 2011 – August 2013) Communications and Promotional Items Subcommittee, 2013 Edward F. Hayes Research Forum

Planning Committee, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (September 2012 – March 2013)

Proctor for Education and Human Ecology Division, Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum, Columbus, OH (February 2012)

Tutor, Americorps, Lompoc, CA (October 2009 – June 2010) Coordinated curriculum for children’s after-school program. Assisted elementary school-aged children with their literacy and math homework.

Literacy Tutor, Adult Literacy Program, Lompoc, CA (November 2009 – May 2010) Tutored an older Korean gentleman one-on-one on a bi-weekly basis in order to improve his English comprehension, phonics, reading, and writing skills.

Online Reviewer, William Saroyan International Prize for Writing (April 2010) Member, Foothill College Speech and Debate Team, Los Altos, CA (April – June 2009)

Ad Hoc Reviewing Positions

2012 International Communication Association Conference 2014 International Communication Association Conference

Reviewed 5 submissions in the Communication and Technology division, 4 in Game Studies, 7 in Intergroup Communication.

Professional Affiliations

International Communication Association National Communication Association

Scholarships and Awards

2013 Career Development Grant, Council of Graduate Students, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH ($250)

2013 Exceptional Teaching Award, School of Communication Graduate Studies Committee, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

2013 Asian American Studies Research Grant, Asian American Studies Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH ($250)

2010 Usha Mahajani Award, Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2010 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2009 Finalist, Oral Interpretation, Northern California Forensics Association Spring Fling

Travis A. Whetsell 49 E Henderson APT C ♦ Columbus, OH 43214 ♦ 281-446 1668 ♦ travis.whetsell@gmail.com

Education High School Diploma Mayde Creek High School – Katy, Texas 05/01

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 05/06 Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas

Minor: History

Master of Public Administration 05/11 Texas State University- San Marcos, Texas

PhD Public Policy and Management 8/12-Present The John Glenn School of Public Affairs - The Ohio State University Honors Robert Backoff Award for Best Paper 2013; McGrew Award for Best Capstone

Paper – CenTex ASPA 2012; Golden Key International Honour Society; Phi Sigma Tau- Philosophy Honor Society; Graduate School Scholarship; Commendation for Legislative Internship - 81(R) HR 2632, Deans List.

Memberships Associate Editor of the journal Armed Forces & Society Internships The ACLU of Texas, The Texas House of Representatives (81st Legislature) Academic Work History Teaching Assistant: Texas State University, Political Science Department 2009-2011. Editorial Assistant, promoted to Managing Editor: Armed Forces & Society, 2011-2012. Teaching Assistant: The Ohio State University, Public Affairs School – 2012- Present. Research Assistant: The Battelle Center for Science and Technology Policy – Summer 2013. Publications

Articles • Whetsell, Travis A. and Patricia M. Shields. (Forthcoming) "The Dynamics of Positivism

in the Study of Public Administration: A Brief Intellectual History and Reappraisal." Administration & Society, (Online First) http://aas.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/07/01/0095399713490157.abstract

• Whetsell, Travis A. (2013). “Theory-pluralism in Public Administration: Epistemology, Legitimacy, and Method.” American Review of Public Administration, Vol. 44, No. 2 - http://arp.sagepub.com/content/43/5/602

• Whetsell, Travis A. and Patricia M. Shields. (2011). “Reconciling the Varieties of Pragmatism in Public Administration,” Administration & Society, Vol. 43, No.4, 474-483. http://aas.sagepub.com/content/43/4/474.abstract

Book Chapters and Commentary

• Shields, Patricia M. and Travis A. Whetsell (forthcoming). “Doing practical research and publishing in military studies” in Handbook of Research Methods in Military Studies, ed. Soeters, Shields, & Rietjens, London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

• Shields, Patricia M., Whetsell, Travis A. and Emily Balanoff-Jones. (2013) “Pragmatism in Public Administration: Looking Back, Looking Forward” in American Pragmatism and Organization Studies: Researching Management and Practice, ed. Rumens and Kelemen, London, UK: Gower Press. http://www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781409427865

• Shields, Patricia M. and Travis A. Whetsell. (2013). “Punctuation, Continuity, and Historicity: Traversing the In-Between” a comment on “Why Making a Decision Involves More Than Decision-Making: Past, Present, and Future in Human Action” author Bertram C. Bruce in Comparative Decision-Making Analysis,ed. Zentall and Crowley, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199856800.do#.UWYCmKWBUVs

Research Projects

• Whetsell, Travis A. (2011) "The HEROES Program: Child Support Enforcement Among Veterans of War," Applied Research Projects, Texas State University-San Marcos. https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/3747

Quasi-Academic Activities

Wikipedia Editor - Wiki Articles Started or Substantially Edited: American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, Armed Forces & Society, Caroline S. Wagner, Community of Inquiry, David R. Segal, Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society, James Burk (Sociologist), John Allen Williams, Jos C.N. Raadschelders, Judith Black, Lithuanian Research and Studies Center, Morris Janowitz, Patricia M. Shields, Robert A. Vitas, Sam C. Sarkesian, Working Hypothesis.

Programs - SAS, Stata, Sci2 Network Tool, Gephi, Lisrel, Tabluea