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[2025] Fascinating Ohio: an award-winning chef, a bat expert & a DIY craft creator
NPR spoke with Dr. Johnson about the Ohio Bat Fest and bat research in Ohio. Check out the audio at the link!
[2025] The bats came back—UC bat researchers help Great Parks renovate barn for bats and people
“We helped Great Parks ensure that the designs for the renovated building would have the greatest chance of allowing bats and people to coexist in the barn.”
[2025] Ohio Bat Fest to shed light on bats' vital role in local ecosystems this October
Dr. Johnson and Dr. Meierhofer went on Local 12 to talk about the Ohio Bat Fest!
[2025] This Cincinnati Festival Debunks Myths About Bats
The Ohio Magazine highlighted how we are using technology and outreach events like the Ohio Bat Fest to change public perceptions of bats and promote conservation during Bat Appreciation Month.
[2025] UC Experts Lead Ohio Bat Fest
The University of Cincinnati News featured an article about our role in hosting this year’s Ohio Bat Fest and how we’re using the event to engage the public in wildlife and information technology. “This festival is a chance to see how technology and conservation come together.”
[2024] Bats face an existential crisis, a new study offers hope
Dr. Johnson comments on a research article highlighting how white-nose syndrome is not as detrimental when bats are active. He stressed the significance of this work and the importance of supporting maternity colonies in the summer.
[2023] UC assistant professor and PhD student team up to jump start bat initiative program
Learn how PhD student Mattea Lewis and Dr. Johnson identified a significant population of a state-endangered bat species and are encouraging private landowners across Ohio who host bats in their buildings to participate in conservation efforts.
[2023] Meet Four Cincinnatians Who Are Spearheading Ecological Change
Dr. Johnson was in the spotlight in the Cincinnati Magazine! “We have a considerable number of opportunities to make substantial contributions to wildlife conservation of bats right here in our towns and cities.”
[2022] As people celebrate Bat Week, a local ecologist researches ways to save bats
Dr. Johnson was invited to talk about the importance of bats for our ecosystem. “Bats are something most people don’t understand, and people unfortunately fear things they don’t understand.”
[2022] Ohio's bats are facing big challenges. Researchers talk about how they're trying to help
Dr. Johnson went on NPR to talk about local bats, their contributions to our environment and what we can do to help them.