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Forest sustainability: How Maya social norms affect ecology

Sean Downey, associate professor of anthropology and core faculty member of Ohio State's Sustainability Institute, explores how social and cultural norms among Maya farmers in Belize impact local…

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What election polls actually tell us about the 2020 presidential race

As President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory revealed, any prediction can still be turned upside down once the votes are counted. How trustworthy are polls in reality?

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97.1 The Fan's Murray gives back to students

Brad Murray, a strategic communication alumnus, would soak up everything he could from professionals in the sports broadcasting field. Now, as assistant promotions director at 97.1 The Fan, he's able…

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Putting 'Education for Citizenship' into action this election

In the weeks leading up to an unprecedented election, Gretchen Ritter, executive dean and vice provost of the College of Arts and Sciences, has a message for the Arts and Sciences community.

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Pass/non-pass option in Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences students are encouraged to weigh options and impacts of pass/non-pass options with their advisors.

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Melissa Beers 'leans on' racial justice through enhanced Intro to Psychology course

Melissa Beers, program director for the Introduction to Psychology course, shares her hope to use new ALX grant to deepen the conversations and course content surrounding social diversity within one…

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It's hot in the city: Understanding the urban heat island effect on Ohio State's campus

Senior researcher in the Department of Geography Jim DeGrand and colleagues across Ohio State are examining how the heat island effect impacts the university. By classifying climate zones on the…

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Department of Political Science embraces online learning with new masterclass

Professor and Baronov and Timashev Chair in Data Analytics Chair Bear Braumoeller’s new online political science course is the source of much interest from students in the department.

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Arts and Sciences faculty members receive awards for teaching and mentoring

Meet this year's honorees as the College of Arts and Sciences recognizes the recipients of endowed college awards and college-wide awards for teaching and mentoring.