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Scarlet laser
By James Grega

When you think of a laser, what comes to mind? Intergalactic space battles? James Bond in Goldfinger? A game of laser tag?

You may be surprised to learn that studying lasers at The Ohio…

Hip Hop DJ Table
By James Grega

Hip hop began more than 50 years ago in the neighborhoods of New York City and has since spread across America, crossed oceans, connected cultures and even inspired new genres of music. Now, hip…

Mershon Search Lab Team

After more than six decades of conflict, 137,000 people have been reported missing in Colombia. A partnership between The Ohio State University’s new Mershon Search Lab and Colombia’s Unidad de…

A professor teaching sign language outside on an early Spring day.

The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the new undergraduate major in American Sign Language: Applied Communication and Community Studies. The program combines…

Sustainable Theatre feature 3
By James Grega

“Going green,” is a phrase you hear a lot these days, as people and organizations strive to create a more sustainable and thriving environment. The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at…

All Those Who Wander
By James Grega

For a few days every year in March, most of the country celebrates the luck of the Irish. All year round, PhD student Nicholas Booker celebrates culture connected to Cornwall,…

Child looking at iPad
By James Grega

The phrase “iPad kid” has plenty of negative connotations.

Parents of young children are often working or in need of a break, but are increasingly concerned about exposing their kids to…

Professor Mark Bender and a group of students pose with a Tibetan dance troupe
By Braden Moles

The study of folklore at Ohio State – ranging from tales of ghosts and goblins to stories of cultural heritage throughout the world – dates back nearly 100 years. In recent decades, developments…

Wildfires
By James Grega

Wildfires leave behind devastation. In their wake, they destroy homes, businesses and wildlife. And according to research from assistant professor Kate Hu, their impact goes…