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Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center expands research scope

Ohio State’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center is extending beyond its excellence in polar and alpine research to support the expanding scope of climate science across the university.

Photo left to right: Back: Natasha Pettinger (Kohler Group), Hongtu Zhang (Thomas), Allie Curtze (Wu, Y.), John Herrington, Mike Scudder (Goldberger), Curran Rhodes (Pei) Front: Lauren Loftus (Secretary, Turro Group), Lisa Nguyen (Vice-President, Gustafso

Spotlight: Chemistry and Biochemistry Joint Safety Team

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry's Joint Safety Team has increased the use of personal-protective equipment in research labs from 5 percent compliance to 99 percent compliance in the last…

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A new podcast: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched a new podcast highlighting the research of its faculty and staff: Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Undergrad searches for answers in the Amazon

Luke Fannin’s passion for research has taken him far. The fourth-year zoology and anthropology student has spent his academic career searching for answers in labs at Ohio State, museums in major…

Associate professors Jesse Kwiek (left) of microbiology and Thomas McDow of history at the STEAM Factory for an event that concludes their co-taught course on HIV. Photo courtesy Paul Woo, Wandering Woo Photography

History and microbiology professors co-teach course examining HIV

"HIV: From Microbiology to Macrohistory" is a course co-taught by associate professors Jesse Kwiek of microbiology and Thomas McDow of history. The class examines HIV's evolution at a molecular level…

Buckeyes studying abroad in Australia pose for a group photo at Wallaman Falls. Image courtesy Hannah Goebel

Trekking beyond the classroom

The world was the classroom for Arts and Sciences students studying abroad this summer — here are a few highlights from their adventures.

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Cynthia Clopper named interim chair of Department of Linguistics

Cynthia Clopper has been named interim chair of the Department of Linguistics, effective through June 30, 2019.

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Firsthand look at industry effects spark student's environmental studies

Kassi Burnett, a PhD student studying Germanic languages and literatures, was raised by a family of coal miners and steel mill workers, spurring her interest in environmental humanities and…

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Luis Casian named divisional dean for natural and mathematical sciences

Luis Casian, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics, will serve as the new divisional dean for natural and mathematical sciences for the College of Arts and Sciences. He will begin his…