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A message from David Manderscheid, executive dean and vice provost, on recent events and a path forward
This week saw the culmination of a highly contested presidential election. In the College of Arts and Sciences, we embrace inclusion and diversity and are committed to sustaining a culture where all…
Microbiologist Leads Climate Change Study
Virginia Rich, assistant professor microbiology, with Scott Saleska of the University of Arizona, co-leads the quest of an international team of 13 researchers to understand how thawing permafrost…
From Field to Fuel to Flight: Making Aviation Fuel from a Common Weed
The dream of creating viable biofuels to alleviate the world’s energy crisis is not new, but it has been elusive. Enter an Ohio State dream team with funding from a unique grant to transform…
Con-nec-tions: Jazz Ensemble Performance Brings Together Students, University and Community
The Ohio State Jazz Ensemble performs a unique jazz concert Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in Weigel Auditorium. The performance, Con-nec-tions is literally all about creating connections.
New Anthropology Podcast Launches
Looking for your next favorite podcast? Graduate students in the Department of Anthropology have developed a new podcast, A Story of Us, devoted to bringing the exciting field of anthropology to your…
Giving Pediatric Cancer Patients an Inside Look Into TBDBITL
At the start of its season, the Ohio State Marching Band again came together with Nellie’s Champions for Kids to give pediatric cancer patients and their families a memorable evening packed with fun…
Moving Image Production Major to be Offered in 2017
The College of Arts and Sciences will offer a new major in Moving Image Production (MIP) starting in autumn 2017. This interdisciplinary major will be administered by the Film Studies Program, with…
Geographer Develops Go-To Power Outage Forecasts for Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew could knock out power for approximately 9-10 million people in the U.S., according to power outage forecasts developed by Ohio State’s Steve Quiring, atmospheric sciences professor…
Voxel Bay: ACCAD Students Partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Create Virtual Reality Game to Comfort Young Patients
A pilot is underway for the virtual reality game, Voxel Bay, at the comprehensive hemophilia treatment center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The game was specifically designed to distract and…