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We’re ‘Blown Away’ by this alum’s career path
From pre-med-track biology major to host of the Netflix's "Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down with him to learn more about his twisting and turning path to…
Astronomy professor awarded 2020 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics
Professor of Astronomy and Ohio Eminent Scholar Christopher Kochanek was honored with the 2020 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for his research into black hole formation and building a…
11 Arts and Sciences graduate students named Presidential Fellows
Awarded each semester to graduate students of outstanding scholarship, the Presidential Fellowship grants fellows one year of full-time financial support in their final year of dissertation work.
From tinkerer to scholar, Kyle DeBry’s journey to the quantum future
Kyle DeBry is a self-professed “tinkerer” — a trait that drives his passion for his engineering physics major. He's had the opportunity to explore the field, researching quantum key distribution and…
Physics and astronomy professor receives National Postdoctoral Association 2020 Mentor Award
John Beacom, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and Henry L. Cox Professor of Physics and Astronomy, has received the National Postdoctoral Association’s 2020 Garnett-Powers Association, Inc…
Biochemistry major overcomes odds to make Ohio State Marching Band
Christopher Lewis’ journey to The Ohio State University Marching Band saw him overcome the odds. Born 15 weeks premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Lewis has spent his whole life adapting to…
Two astronomy faculty launch programs around the world to uplift STEM professionals
The Department of Astronomy's Sultana Nahar and Anil Pradhan organized Ohio State's partnership with India's Aligarh Muslim University to help train Indian academics in university leadership. The…
Mosley-Thompson, Thompson speak at American Academy of Arts and Sciences Induction Ceremony
Ellen Mosley-Thompson and Lonnie G. Thompson, two Ohio State leading paleoclimatology experts, were Class 1 Speakers at the 2019 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Induction Ceremony in October.
It's a scary time for bats
While a spooky symbol of Halloween, bats around the world are facing threats of extinction. Bryan Carstens, a professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, explains what…