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Using Shakespeare to unlock blocks in children with autism
Around the circle, children with autism and Ohio State students tap their hearts to a beat, singing, He-llo~, He-llo~, He-llo~.
Names are incorporated: He-llo~ Matthew… He-llo~…
Wier awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Croatia
Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar…
Ohio State launches Engaged Scholars Academy
In August, the inaugural class of The Ohio State University’s Engaged Scholars Academy will begin with 16 tenure-track faculty members from eight different colleges.
The participants will…
Most women want children – but half are unsure if they will
As concern grows about America’s falling birth rate, new research suggests that about half of women who want children are unsure if they will follow through – and many won’t be that bothered if…
Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think
Whether you have a rebellious personality or not, most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own principles than they really are, finds a new study.
Ohio State Energy Partners grants support projects in the arts and sciences
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced its 2025-2026 grant recipients. Awardees include Nicole Karn in the Department of…
Parents spending more time, resources and money on kids’ sports
Parents, it is not just your imagination – you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.
A new nationwide…
Paper-based devices diagnose malaria in asymptomatic people
Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate…
Kevin McClatchy uses supporting role to help kids
The actor, associate professor and Ohio State’s 2024–25 artist laureate taps his theatrical talents (and Shakespeare’s poetry) to inspire children with autism and veterans.