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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…
As the 2026-2027 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…
A protein that’s essential to every cell’s ability to turn off unnecessary genes is well known for its key function of compacting genes and its connection to cancer when it undergoes mutation. But…
Claudia Turro was eager to start the 2026-27 school year for good reason: she was back in her laboratory full-time.
After serving as Ohio State’s department chair of…
David Nagib, College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and Dr. Harold "Hal" Miller and Betty J. Miller Endowed Chair in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been…
Ancient ice trapped within an ice cap in Northwestern Tibet appears to preserve fragments from the last ice age, extending Earth’s glacial record by over 100,000 years and making them the oldest…
Inside a lab space tucked away within Hopkins Hall, students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences are finding community among plants, paint and other projects focused on supporting the…
New observations regarding the composition of distant galaxies reveal insights into the earliest phases of the universe that confirm decades of scientific understanding of the elements and…
Faculty, students and staff from The Ohio State University were up early in both Columbus and the Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as it begins…
The Ohio State University has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), a coalition of leading research universities dedicated to advancing quantum science, technology, education and…
In a new study, a team of astronomers has identified wavelengths of light that could be useful for tracing the chemical evolution of the universe.
Using computational modeling to simulate…
A new telescope built with a field of view large enough to unravel some of the universe’s most mysterious puzzles will soon aim to brighten our understanding of dark energy and distant worlds.
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A new analysis of ice cores collected from the Andes in Peru has produced the first global record of historical tropical methane, filling a critical gap in our understanding of the origins of…
Douglass Schumacher, a professor in the Department of Physics, is part of a multi-university collaboration receiving a $4.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF…
Researchers have developed a process for converting carbon dioxide and industrial waste into green hydrogen, reporting in a new study that turning trash into valuable mineral products could usher…
An international team of scientists has used machine learning to identify seven rare quasar candidates, according to a new study.
Quasars, distant cores of galaxies powered by supermassive…
The Ohio State University continues to build momentum as a national leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation. This week, two teams led by Ohio State researchers joined a $293…
A newly developed framework for understanding the photoproperties of both natural organic matter and eumelanin, a natural pigment responsible for dark colors in organisms, may inspire…
In a new study, astronomers have revealed new details about how young stars shape their galactic surroundings.
Researchers analyzed about 18,000 star-forming regions in…
The Ohio State University is strengthening its growing prominence in quantum science, technology, and education with a $4 million, two‑year Phase II design award from the U.S. National Science…
Laura Kissel ’83 shaped Ohio State’s Byrd Center archives, ending her career with a Thompson Library exhibition.
While scientists have known for over two decades that all cells use a strategy called RNA interference to regulate gene expression, a new study is the first to describe how a specific protein…
From graduate school grit to supporting global educational exchange, Ryan Pereira '02 PhD reflects on the mentors, memories and lessons that shaped his Ohio State experience—and the career that…
Glaciers can reveal vast archives of information about Earth’s environmental past, but deciphering the origins of the matter within them can be a challenge.
Now, using a…
Marilynn Brewer, professor emerita and Ohio Eminent Scholar in the Department of Psychology, and Christopher Kochanek, professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar in the…
Four students from The Ohio State University have been recognized by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program for their commitment to scientific research. Awardees…
As the world’s population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides…
Elizabeth Dillenburg in the Department of History and Alexander Sokolov in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry were recently chosen to participate in the…
The Ohio State University’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching is one of the university’s most prestigious teaching awards. Ten faculty members, including six Arts and Sciences faculty…
In pursuit of understanding the role dark energy plays in complex physics, researchers have marked completion of a major milestone: successfully surveying the entire target area in the…
Six faculty members, including lecturers in the Department of English and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, were recently announced as 2026 Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching…
Six faculty members, including three from the College of Arts and Sciences, were recently announced as the inaugural Faculty-to-Faculty Mentorship Award recipients.
This new university‑wide…
Christopher Jaroniec, PhD, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and associate dean for research and creative inquiry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has earned The Ohio State University…
Claudia Turro has changed how researchers understand and use the photoreactivity of metal complexes, shifting the paradigm of inorganic photochemistry. Her discoveries have also…
Researchers have discovered evidence that superconductivity can be controlled by influencing the surrounding environment, a finding that may lead to more efficient electronics down the…
Glaciers in High Mountain Asia — a region encompassing the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding mountain ranges — are shrinking rapidly, endangering water resources for millions of people…
The College of Arts and Sciences maintains a strong national academic profile, with audiology ranked in the top 10 (6th among publics) and speech & hearing in the top 20 (16th among publics)…
Before she retires later this year, Laura Kissel, polar archivist for the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program (or Polar Archives) at The Ohio State University, wanted to…
The 2025 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes four investigators from The Ohio State University, all affiliated with the College of Arts and…
Congratulations to the 15 graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are recipients of the 2025-26 Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA) from Ohio State's Graduate School. The…
A number of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate researchers received awards at the 2026 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 31 students from 15…
Students at The Ohio State University are now taking off into virtual skies flying a B737 Max jet. The life-sized simulator is the Center for Aviation Studies’ latest addition to the Flight…
Research and creative activity are often impossible without the right equipment, and the College of Arts and Sciences continues to step up to help faculty members replace outdated instrumentation,…
During autumn semester, students at Ohio State Newark put on their first planetarium show, "Under the Stars." Hosted at the SciDome planetarium, the show aimed to teach the…
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2025. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence,…
Ohio State researchers, including faculty in the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, recently were awarded nearly $9 million through the Ohio Federal Research…
Dehua Pei, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This award recognizes “exceptional…
Several programs in the College of Arts and Sciences earned strong international recognition in the 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).
GRAS evaluates world…
In a new study, chemists have developed a novel framework for determining how effectively carbon monoxide sticks to the surface of a catalyst during conversion from carbon dioxide.
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In a new analysis, physicists provide the most precise picture yet of how neutrinos change ‘flavor’ as they travel through the cosmos.
Neutrinos are fundamental…
To capitalize on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) and The Ohio State University’s focus on becoming a national leader in the field, the College of Arts and Sciences has…
As the 2025-2026 school year begins, the College of Arts and Sciences would like to welcome its new and returning department chairs, school directors and institute directors. These college leaders…
Biogen is investing up to $1 billion in a new research collaboration with City Therapeutics, a biotechnology company founded on discoveries made at The Ohio State University. The agreement…
As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more resilient to warming temperatures than others.
By studying…
Stars die and vanish from sight all the time, but astronomers were puzzled when one that had been stable for more than a decade almost disappeared for eight months.
Coral restoration efforts could be dramatically improved with technologies that support the survival and growth of baby corals, suggests a new study.
Findings showed…
Chemists have developed a novel way to generate a variety of highly useful chemical building blocks by harnessing metal carbenes, suggests new research.
Typically used…
In August, the inaugural class of The Ohio State University’s Engaged Scholars Academy will begin with 16 tenure-track faculty members from eight different colleges.
The participants will…
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced its 2025-2026 grant recipients. Awardees include Nicole Karn in the Department of…
Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate…
Melisa Diaz, an associate professor in earth sciences and the principal investigator of the Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab at The Ohio State University, has been named a 2025–2027 CIFAR…
Deep sea sediments contain treasure troves of information about marine ecosystems and past climate scenarios, yet remain understudied clues into Earth’s environmental future, according…
What started as a research project in a campus lab is now helping utility companies across the country keep the power on when it matters most.
StormImpact, a weather analytics company…
Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study.
Zac Shultz, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Chile to research “Raman…
Brendan W. Crowell, assistant professor, School of Earth Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Specialist grant to the Escuela Politécnica Nacional…
Scientists are working to shed new light on an enduring climate mystery – one that, if solved, could help them make more accurate predictions about the planet’s future.
In a new study, data…
Today, The Ohio State University announced it will build a student-centered and technology-rich space designed to facilitate and promote STEM learning. Thanks to $700,000 in grants from Meta’s New…
Using the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), an international team of researchers has discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than…
Tomaz Neves-Garcia’s scientific journey has taken him from São Paulo to Ohio, with stops in the United Kingdom and Spain along the way. During his undergraduate studies at the University of São…
Michael Lisa, a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Physics, has been named a 2025 Distinguished University Professor, the highest faculty honor at The Ohio State University…
Caprice Phillips, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Astronomy at Ohio State, has always aimed for the stars through her research and outreach. Now, she will have the…
Four students from The Ohio State University have been recognized by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. The group includes neuroscience major Majd Al-Marrawi,…
Dehua Pei, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has earned The Ohio State University 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior…
Research and creative activity are often impossible without the right equipment, and the College of Arts and Sciences is stepping up to help faculty members replace outdated instrumentation,…
Researchers have uncovered a more efficient way to turn carbon dioxide into methanol, a type of alcohol that can serve as a cleaner alternative fuel.
In the lab,…
The 2024 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes eight investigators from The Ohio State University, with six scientists coming from the College…
“If you feel it, chase it,” was the tagline for “Twisters,” a 2024 blockbuster film centered around a group of storm chasers who study tornadoes. And for students at Ohio State, the opportunity to…
Researchers see hints that dark energy, widely thought to be a “cosmological constant,” might be evolving over time in unexpected ways.
New results from the Dark Energy…
A number of College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate researchers received awards at the 2025 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 25 students from 12…
A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research.
The Ohio State…
“There comes a point – a moment, literally a moment – in every single trip I have, where I’m sitting at a roadside cafe, looking at something in a museum…I’m in Tokyo, I’m in Barcelona, and I’m in…
The Asia Society Hong Kong Center hosted David Horn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University, for a conversation about “Why the Liberal Arts Matter” on February 7…
Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.
The device, dubbed the…
A new study published this week in Nature Geoscience reveals that in response to climate change, the Greenland Ice Sheet is developing significantly more surface crevasses in key regions …
Adam Leroy, a professor of astronomy at The Ohio State University, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Henry Draper Medal.
The oldest medal awarded by the National…
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2024. Let's take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months as we get ready to share another year of excellence,…
Three professors at The Ohio State University, including 2023 Nobel Prize winner Pierre Agostini in the Department of Physics, have been elected as members of the National Academy…
An international team of researchers has made new observations of an unusual supernova, finding the most metal-poor stellar explosion ever observed.
This rare supernova,…
Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity…
Human activities have led to the pollution of some of the remotest places in the world, a new study shows.
By examining ice cores taken from the Guliya ice cap in…
This year, Orton Geological Museum celebrates 150 years of firsts and rocks, minerals and fossils that make both the curious and scientifically minded go “ooh!” Museum Director and Professor Loren…
Faculty, staff and students from The Ohio State University and distinguished guests joined Amgen representatives for the official opening celebration of the Amgen STEM Learning Center at Ramseyer…
Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region’s vegetation is losing the ability to recover from climate shocks, suggests a…
Ralf Bundschuh, a professor in the Department of Physics, has been appointed chair of the department beginning July 1, 2024.
Bundschuh’s research, supported by the National…
Natural climate patterns such as El Niño are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found.
A phenomenon that typically occurs…
Researchers have developed a way to make one type of plastic material more durable and less likely to shed dangerous microplastics.
The study identified a secure way to…
David Nagib, an organic chemist and a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The Ohio State University, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Blavatnik National Awards for…
Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot – but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow…
Researchers at The Ohio State University are helping lead the development of an instrument that will transform how astronomers hunt for exoplanets.
Designed to detect…
Ann Cook uses petrophysics, geophysics, sediment core and mathematical models to understand subseafloor natural gas hydrate systems. She is particularly interested in how to…
The Center for Emergent Materials (CEM) at The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is partnering with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) on a program to expand…
Todd Thompson, a professor in the Department of Astronomy, has been appointed chair of the department beginning July 1, 2024.
Thompson is a theoretical astrophysicist whose…
Moving to a new place can be difficult for incoming Ohio State students. Acclimating to an entirely new university on top of that can seem even more daunting. A new program aims to alleviate some…
A team of chemistry and physics researchers at The Ohio State University have received a $12M award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the operation, maintenance and…
In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have difficulty forming near low…
The invention of a tool capable of unlocking previously impossible organic chemical reactions has opened new pathways in the pharmaceutical industry to create effective drugs more…
Ancient viruses preserved in glacial ice hold valuable information about changes in Earth’s climate, a new study suggests.
For decades, the Guliya Glacier, located above…
An international team of scientists is the first to report incredibly small time delays in a molecule’s electron activity when the particles are exposed to X-rays.
To…
Shang Zhai, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a joint appointment in the School of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University, is spearheading…
The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in future sea level rise, a new study suggests.
Despite feeling like a stationary mass…
There has been a large influx of mental health issues in our agricultural communities, but there are those out there looking to turn back that tide. In this episode, we talk to Aaron Wilson, a…
Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to…
Cosmic rays could offer scientists another way to track and study violent tornadoes and other severe weather phenomena, a new study suggests.
By combining local weather…
Tornadoes — a phenomenon both fascinating and terrifying. In this episode, we delve into the mesmerizing science of these storms and the bravery of those who study and respond to them. Discover…
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced 2024-2025 grants for projects that support international experiential learning,…
Dozens of Columbus City Schools teachers started a recent warm summer morning on the campus of The Ohio State University, walking into historic Orton Hall and past the skeleton of the giant…
Engaged Scholars is a series from the Office of Outreach and Engagement, highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and…
As national interest in STEM degrees rise, the number of students completing them has dwindled.
This alarming educational gap may be due in part to a mismatch between…
Professors Lou DiMauro and Pierre Agostini, a 2023 Nobel laureate, are developing the next generation of big thinkers.
Pierre Agostini is the first sitting Ohio State professor to be named a Nobel Prize winner, and these professors and alumni also were honored.
Caitlin O’Brien grew up surrounded by space. Some of her fondest childhood memories are watching Carl Sagan's Cosmos with her dad.
“He would bring me on stargazing trips. Or even if…
Systems controlled by next-generation computing algorithms could give rise to better and more efficient machine learning products, a new study suggests.
Using machine…
Researchers at The Ohio State University played a major role in analyzing the first year of data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s survey into the history of the universe.…
The 2023 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes eight investigators from The Ohio State University, with five scientists coming from the…
People may be surprised to learn that, despite being in the heart of the Midwest, Ohio is home to spectacular coral reef fossils. Why? Because millions of years ago, the state did not look like it…
Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact…
Eight faculty members and lecturers in the College of Arts and Sciences have received teaching and service awards from The Ohio State University. They were surprised with the recognitions during…
Pierre Agostini, 2023 Nobel Laureate and emeritus professor of physics at The Ohio State University, is often a man of few words. During his visit to the Columbus campus this…
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be crossing the United States, and Ohio has a front row seat to the celestial show. In this episode, we talk with two experts about the upcoming eclipse and…
When the skeletal remains of a giant ground sloth were first unearthed in 1796, the discovery marked one of the earliest paleontological finds in American history.
The…
On a breezy spring day, Pierre Agostini, emeritus professor of physics at The Ohio State University and 2023 Nobel Laureate, was welcomed back to Columbus with a crowd of more…
On April 8, millions of observers in Ohio will witness a total solar eclipse, a rare celestial event that promises to be an otherworldly experience. Wayne Schlingman, director of the…
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross a large portion of North America (including a large swath of Ohio) with a path ranging between 108 and 122 miles in width, according to NASA. …
Buckeyes Give: Top impact stories from 2023-24
Each spring, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Alumni Awards ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 215,000…
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates the undergraduate researchers who received awards at the 2024 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 27…
In a new study, scientists have discovered that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by playing a key role in cycling methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through the environment…
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the “John Smith” of prehistoric shark names, given how common it was.
Three different species of sharks from the…
Scott Gaudi, Thomas Jefferson Professor for Discovery and Space Exploration and a Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University, has been named…
The next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by closely scrutinizing the atmospheres of nearby exoplanets, new research suggests…
Todd Thompson is the Allan H. Markowitz Endowed Chair in Astronomy, Professor of Astronomy with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics, and a Distinguished University Scholar. His…
For the first time, high-resolution images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are offering powerful insights into the complex dust patterns of nearby star-forming galaxies.
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2023. We wanted to take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months, and we look forward to sharing another year of…
Andrew Heckler, well-known specialist in physics education research at The Ohio State University was awarded two grants from The National Science Foundation (NFS) totaling $780,000 to enhance the…
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My name is Audrey Zinn. I graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and…
As efforts to transition away from fossil fuels strengthen the hunt for new sources of low-carbon energy, scientists have developed a deep learning model to scan the Earth for surface expressions…
My name is Henry Arthur and I am a fourth-year chemistry major. I toured Ohio State on the recommendation of a few of my favorite high school teachers and I realized this was the…
It may have been some 4,200 miles away from the ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, but the applause couldn’t have sounded any sweeter than it did at The Ohio State University Sunday when Pierre…
Professor Lou DiMauro, who oversees the day-to-day for the research group he and laureate Pierre Agostini lead, invites you to peek inside. Watch out for the lasers.
In the first study to examine ice cores from the summit of the highest tropical mountain in the world, new evidence provides unique insight into the climate record of the Amazon Basin…
Researchers have discovered a series of large undersea sediment deposits in a region near Italy that were likely formed by an ancient volcanic supereruption.
These…
Scientists have calculated a way to determine the speed of past underwater landslides, a new study has found.
Researchers from The Ohio State University studied the…
Could robots, whose forms can be adapted to achieve almost any real-world task, soon be able to lend a hand in understanding the paleoecology tracing of extinct organisms?
In September 2023, the Campus Chemical Instrument Center (CCIC) and Gateway National Ultrahigh Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility welcomed the delivery of a state-of-the-art, 1.2…
While faculty at The Ohio State University spend much of their time in classrooms on campus, some have also been able to reach students around the country. Through the Skype a Scientist initiative…
Scientists have breathed new life into the study of a protein with an outsized link to human cancers because of its dangerous mutations, using advanced research techniques to detect its hidden…
In a new breakthrough, researchers have used a novel technique to confirm a previously undetected physics phenomenon that could be used to improve data storage in the next generation of…
Community Connectors is a monthly series highlighting Ohio State staff members who have shown leadership in partnering with our communities to make an impact.
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Pierre Agostini, professor emeritus of physics at The Ohio State University, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics with two of his colleagues.
Congratulations to the three Arts and Sciences faculty members who were named 2023-2024 Provost’s Early Career Scholars! The group includes Clementine Bordeaux in the Department of Women's, Gender…
Lava worlds, massive exoplanets home to sparkling skies and roiling volcanic seas called magma oceans, are distinctly unlike the planets in our solar system.
To date, nearly 50% of all…
Lonnie Thompson has perhaps spent more time at the top of the world than anyone else on the planet.
Thompson, a distinguished university professor of earth sciences at The Ohio State…
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the university’s comprehensive energy management partnership, has announced 2023-24 grants for projects that advance access to STEM education for people with…
Faculty, staff and students in the Departments of Astronomy and Physics will play a large part in NASA’s next large astrophysics mission, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (Roman), expected to…
The Ohio State University has selected nine proposals, including six from the College of Arts and Sciences, for Good-to-Great Grant Program support. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs …
An interdisciplinary team at The Ohio State University has received $3M from the National Science Foundation to support the launch of a new graduate program in quantum information science and…
Two graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded 2023 Pelotonia Graduate Scholarships, a two-year research award that supports graduate students who focus on cancer…
In a new study, researchers have taken an important step toward understanding how exploding stars can help reveal how neutrinos, mysterious subatomic particles, secretly interact with…
Daniel Brandenburg, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has been selected as one of 93 scientists across the country to receive funding from the U.S. Department…
StormImpact, a startup originating from The Ohio State University and co-founded by Stephen Quiring in the Department of Geography, has the capability to decrease the consequences…
As the next generation of giant, high-powered observatories begin to come online, a new study suggests that their instruments may offer scientists an unparalleled opportunity to discern what…
As global temperatures rise, fires are spreading farther north and into the Arctic. These fires aren’t just burning in trees and grasses. New research on the exceptional Arctic fire seasons of…
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve. The research was made possible due…
In a new study, researchers have found that the restoration efforts of the critically endangered species elkhorn coral depend largely on the animal’s location, microbiome, and the right conditions…
Genetic information contained within DNA has to be read by specific proteins that enable the process of gene activation to begin – but in many cases, these proteins can’t access their targets…
An international team of astronomers is the first to apply an old technique to discover a new type of planet that orbits two stars – what is known as a circumbinary planet. As an added…
Harrison Blake, a rising senior with majors in physics and astronomy and astrophysics, has been awarded the Astronaut Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding students in STEM…
This winter, we lost three of the College of Arts and Sciences’ generous donors and volunteers in quick succession. While this tribute does not encompass all those who have passed this year,…
Christo Sevov, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is one of 18 recipients of the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for 2023.
Award winners are in an…
Matthew Saltzman, School of Earth Sciences professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea for “Reconstructing ancient…
The College of Arts and Sciences has five of its natural and mathematical science programs ranked in the top 40 this year – chemistry (20), computer science (24), Earth sciences (33), mathematics …
At a special reception held on Thursday, April 20, Thomas Darrah, professor in the College of Arts and Science's School of Earth Sciences, was named The Ohio State University 2023…
New research into proteins called “pioneer factors,” led by Ohio State physics professor Michael Poirier and former graduate student Ben Donovan in collaboration…
A dedicated volunteer, advocate and ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences is being honored with this year’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.
The first Black woman to earn a PhD from the Chemistry Department at Ohio State. Award-winning scientist and business leader. Philanthropist and mentor. And now, winner of the…
Mohit Randeria, PhD, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has earned The Ohio State University 2023 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
The Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards are presented each year to a select group of alumni and volunteers who…
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates the undergraduate researchers who received awards at the 2023 Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. 22 students from 14…
Christo Sevov, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Caroline Terry, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, have been named recipients of the 2023…
The 2022 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) includes four investigators from The Ohio State University, with two scientists coming from the College…
Funding will support the development of more affordable and efficient electric vehicle batteries in America.
The Department of Energy recently announced that…
The “Science Sundays” lecture series returns to The Ohio State University for its 10th year on Sunday, Jan. 22 with a discussion of the search for strange new worlds that lie…
As we turn our calendars to 2023, we take a step back to evaluate the incredible College of Arts and Sciences stories we told in 2022. We are proud to present some of our top stories of the last…
Buckeyes give: top Arts and Sciences stories from 2022-23
“No matter what a STEM student chooses to do, the better they can write and communicate, it’s only going to add…
The Ohio State Graduate School announced its Presidential Fellows for 2022-2023, a group that includes 22 students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Presidential Fellowship is the most…
Paul Martini, professor in the Department of Astronomy and the Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, has been selected as a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS)…
The Ohio State University has been selected as one of six institutions to receive a $2.5 million Driving Change grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Established in 2019, Driving…
Meet Amanda Hummon, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences.
When it comes to the three-dimensional structure of DNA, Watson-Crick base pair formation between adenine (A) and thymine (T) and between guanine (G) and cytosine (C) has for decades been…
Andrew Martin has been appointed the College of Arts and Sciences' associate dean for undergraduate education for a five-year term, effective July 1, after serving in an interim capacity for the…
Ohio State's connection to one of the largest and most advanced optical telescopes in the world, the Large Binocular Telescope, is about to get stronger. Joseph Shields, a former postdoc in the…
In the last few years, Dennis Liotta’s DRIVE lab has turned its attention to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
Madison Tuttle, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was named Ohio State’s 2022 Next Generation Innovator of the Year.
Doug Alsdorf, professor in the School of Earth Sciences, is co-editor on a historic, 600-page monograph that provides a broad overview of the Congo River Basin. The monograph, published in English…
David Brakke, Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and professor in the Department of History, and Krzysztof Stanek, professor and University Distinguished Scholar in the Department of…
Several departments in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences are home to graduate programs and specialty areas ranked among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023…
Mackenzie Scott, a third-year honors student majoring in astronomy and astrophysics and physics with a minor in history, was named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar, the prestigious national award for…
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 220,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments and contributions to their fields…
Ten experts from the College of Arts and Sciences are featured speakers in the 2022 TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Bloom."
Laura Lopez, an associate professor in the Department of Astronomy, was awarded the 2022 Early Career Prize by the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the American Astronomical Society.
Four Arts and Sciences professors — Bear Braumoeller, Joshua Goldberger, Michael Annan Lisa and Harvey Miller — were named 2021 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Dr. Harold "Hal" Miller and Betty J. Miller Endowed Professorship in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry has been created In honor of chemistry alumnus Harold "Hal" Miller.
The Ohio State Graduate School announced its 40 Presidential Fellows for 2021-2022, a group that includes 22 students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Schlumberger, the world’s largest oilfield services company, has donated a software package that will further advance the research and educational pursuits of students and faculty in both The Ohio…
Two faculty members in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. The list identifies researchers who demonstrated…
Thanks to the John D. and Marguerite M. Sullivan Scholarship, senior biology major Katie McGreal, represents the College of Arts and Sciences on this year's Homecoming Court, is able to focus her…
Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative, the world’s leading academic think-tank for the study of how stories work, was recently invited to be the keynote speaker…
Professor of microbiology Matthew Sullivan is leading Ohio State's partnership on a new research center supported by the National Science Foundation. The Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial…
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences aren't just returning to the classroom in autumn 2021. They're returning to the field. In the School of Earth Sciences, few things symbolize this renewal…
Join us as we welcome six newly appointed tenure-track faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences this autumn 2021.
Ohio State is teaming up with Cornell University and the University of Iowa on a project recently awarded $1.8 million from the Department of Energy that looks to explore new ways to exchange…
More than a dozen current and former faculty and researchers from Ohio State played crucial roles in releasing new results from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) last week.
The All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), an Ohio State-led automated telescope network that observes the entire sky every night, received a combined $3 million in funding from the…
Christo Sevov, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been selected as one of 83 scientists across the country to receive funding from the U.S. Department of…
Matthew Sullivan, professor of microbiology and director of the Center of Microbiome Science, seeks to understand how the network of marine-dwelling viruses affects our seas, and he’s leveraging the…
With large contributions from Ohio State faculty and researchers, a five-year quest to map the universe and unravel the mysteries of “dark energy” officially began Monday at Kitt Peak National…
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of our more than 210,000 living alumni. Their accomplishments and contributions to their fields…
Associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry Abraham Badu-Tawiah was named Early Career Innovator of the Year, and undergraduate student Caroline Karbowski was named Next Generation Innovator of…
Five departments in the Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences are home to graduate programs and specialty areas newly ranked among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022…
This year's TEDxOhioStateUniversity event, "Horizons," features experts from every corner of the College of Arts and Sciences — from the arts and humanities to the social and physical sciences.
Of the 10 scholars named 2021 President's Postdoctoral Scholars, supported by the Office of the President, nine hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Roger Ratcliff, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology, ranks among the top 1% worldwide in career-long citations across scientific fields, according to research published…
Are we alone in the universe? Ohio State astronomers are looking to a new satellite telescope, Twinkle, to find the answer. Twinkle, set to launch in late 2023, will look for biosignatures within the…
An international team of physicists, including professor of physics Louis DiMauro and postdoctoral researcher Yu Hang Lai, devised a new technique that drastically enhances the achievable resolution…
Physics Professor Dan Gauthier is partnering with local company Asymmetric Technologies to make the information drones collect more secure.
David Weinberg, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Astronomy, has won the 2021 Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics for his research surrounding modern large-scale astronomical…
Last month, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved the name change of the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, among several other significant milestones and philanthropic…
2020 was daunting and challenging, but the College of Arts and Sciences maintained its high level of excellence and innovation. We put together some of this year's high points that showcased how the…
Of the 11 Ohio State scientists elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year, 10 are from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Steven Prohira is a neutrino hunter. The postdoctoral researcher at Ohio State's Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics is principal investigator on a new project, the NSF-funded Radar Echo…
"Election 2020: Understanding the Outcome," brings together five experts from the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss the impacts of the recent presidential election, as well as issues concerning…
The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded LaserNetUS, a network of facilities operating ultra-powerful lasers that includes Ohio State's Scarlet Laser Facility, $18 million in new funding to…
Arts and Sciences students are encouraged to weigh options and impacts of pass/non-pass options with their advisors.
QuSTEAM, an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation, is a multi-institutional program led by Ohio State that works together with industry and national laboratories to revamp…
Ohio State's upcoming National Extreme Ultrafast Science Facility (NeXUS) will house a laser that will allow researchers a better look at ultrafast electron motion. A user workshop was recently held…
Ohio State is one of 14 universities from around the globe that have been awarded $12.5 million from the National Science Foundation to launch a new Biology Integration Institute called EMERGE, which…
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.
Astronomers are preparing to further study the atmospheres of planets discovered through NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission to identify the most promising exoplanets —…
The June 2020 trustees meeting recognized significant and historic philanthropic contributions and support across multiple departments and areas. The gifts helped the College of Arts and Sciences…
The Center for Emergent Materials recently received $18 million in Materials Research Science and Engineering Center funding from the National Science Foundation. The support will advance the center…
Take a look back at the transformations and accomplishments of students, faculty and staff in the face of unprecedented challenges during spring 2020.
Cementing and strengthening a relationship that began last year, the American Chemical Society (ACS) has named Ohio State’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry a Bridge Site beginning in 2020.
Eight Arts and Sciences faculty have been appointed chairs or directors of units within the college.
OFRN awarded $7.5 million in grants to six projects in round four of the organization’s Sustaining Ohio Aeronautical Readiness and Innovation Next Generation (SOARING) initiative that supports…
Dai’s findings are part of a larger study funded by NASA that involves more than a dozen local, national and international scientists. They were so alarmed by their collective findings regarding the…
The Electron-Ion Collider — set to be complete in 2030 — will smash electrons and protons together to give physicists a better idea of the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Yuri Kovchegov,…
Paul Martini, professor in the Department of Astronomy and Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, has been named a 2020–2021 fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard…
Physics professor Richard Furnstahl, Distinguished University Professor of Physics Ulrich Heinz, and statistics professor Matthew Pratola are members of a new, NSF-funded project, the Bayesian…
Climate change isn't just an issue for science. It's a complex problem that requires a bold response from artists, activists, performers and creators. These are some ways they're using narrative and…
Ohio State appoints no more than three Distinguished University Professors annually. All awardees for 2020 were faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences: Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Susan Olesik and…
Arts and Sciences faculty were selected to college leadership roles: Susan Olesik, Dean for Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Christopher Jaroniec, Associate Dean for Research and Creative Inquiry;…
The impacts of climate change aren't just felt on coastlines, glaciers or oceans. Environmental shifts are felt in Ohio, too. Bryan Mark, state climatologist and professor of geography, and Aaron…
Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Anthropology Clark Larsen and professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics Anita Hopper were elected to the American Academy of Arts and…
A new university funding program under the Office of Research that aims to rapidly address critical health and community problems related to COVID-19 has awarded funding to nine total research…
The Arts and Sciences Student Council recently recognized Newman Professor of chemistry and biochemistry Venkat Gopalan, professor of comparative studies Isaac Weiner and PhD candidate of English…
Alumna Jordan Davis wanted to do more to help Columbus respond to the coronavirus, and a group of Buckeyes from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Fisher College of Business helped make her…
Arts and Sciences juniors Emily Osborne, Eitan Rothberg and Sarthak Shah have received the most prestigious national award for undergraduate researchers in science, math and engineering.
Visiting Scholar David Martin and PhD graduate Tom Holoien join the 2020 NASA Hubble Fellowship Program, which enables outstanding postdoctoral scientists to pursue independent research across NASA.
Science Sundays, one of the premier outreach events of Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences, is bringing cutting-edge research presented by outstanding speakers into people’s homes.
We’ve all heard about dwindling biodiversity across the planet, but it turns out scientists have a difficult time actually verifying it. This summer, Assistant Professor Marta Jarzyna is leading a…
As executive director of the Infectious Disease Research Center (IDRC) at Colorado State University, Goodrich oversees a giant facility that is working feverishly to develop a vaccine for the…
Celeste Laboratory is getting a much-needed facelift after renovation funding approval by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. The remodel begins in May 2020 and will be complete August 2022.
To Associate Professor Julie Field, the Pacific islands are more than just places for luxurious, tropical getaways — they’re her laboratories.
Abraham Badu-Tawiah and Steffen Lindert, assistant professors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, have are recipients of 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships.
Professors of Astronomy Christopher Kochanek and Krzysztof Stanek have jointly received the American Astronomical Association's 2020 Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize, awarded for their innovative…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
In the 1960s, the National Science Foundation found itself in disagreement with the U.S. Navy. The NSF was trying to pioneer a new field of Antarctic science, and it needed all the talent it could…
John Johnson Jr. and Ranthony Edmonds launch a class called "Intersections of Mathematics and Society: Hidden Figures," which explores mathematical communities for people from underrepresented…
A new cosmic art installation on campus represents our solar system and bridges the arts and sciences in an astronomical way, thanks to a generous donation by Ohio State alumni M. Andrew (Andy) '64 …
More than $27 million from the National Science Foundation will fund two new facilities at Ohio State led by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Coral Bleaching Research Coordination Network, directed by Earth Sciences Professor Andréa Grottoli, is a team of coral researchers who develop experiment protocol recommendations and best…
"Voices of Excellence," a podcast showcasing the work of faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, is celebrating its one-year anniversary by sitting down with host and associate professor of…
Summer 2019 was packed with adventure for the hundreds of Ohio State Arts and Sciences students who broke down traditional classroom barriers to study around the world.
Amanda Hummon, chemistry and biochemistry, and Chuan Xue, mathematics, were granted the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Evolution, ecology and organismal biology doctoral student Heather Glon is studying evolution and diversity in sea anemones, which she’s trekked the northern hemisphere to find.
Vice Chair for Research and Administration Christopher Jaroniec was recently named Arts and Sciences Dean for Research.
It’s very possible that 106-year-old Paul Weller (born July 1, 1913) may be one of Ohio State’s oldest living alumni.
Claudia Turro, Dow Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, was named chair of the department, effective July 1, 2019.
Tetrapods and insects and molluscs, oh my! Breanne Lejeune, program coordinator, Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme, joins nephew Edward on a tour of the Museum of Biological Diversity.
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.
Gretchen Ritter, a leading expert in the history of women's constitutional rights and contemporary issues concerning democracy and citizenship in American politics, has been appointed executive dean…
We welcome Gretchen Ritter, the new executive dean and vice provost for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Igor Jouline, Rod Sharp Professor of microbiology, has received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to further his research on cell signaling.
The fourth annual Spring Recognition Ceremony honors the recipients of endowed college awards and college-wide awards for teaching and mentoring in the Arts and Sciences.
Ohio State awarded 150 sesquicentennial scholarships to students across the university for the 2019-20 academic year, 32 of whom are in the Arts and Sciences
For decades, Ohio State alumna Dee Boersma has been following the lives of penguins on the Galapagos Islands and on the shores of Punta Tombo, Argentina.
This year's Honoring Excellence ceremony recognized notable achievements by distinguished Arts and Sciences alumni.
Forrest Schoessow, a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, has trekked across the planet for years. He leads the Mountain Drone Team at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and studies…
The Department of Psychology's Jennifer Crocker and School of Earth Sciences' Lonnie Thompson elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The Triplehorn Insect Collection at Ohio State is enlisting citizen scientists to help them digitize thousands of Arctic butterfly specimens.
DESI project reaches important milestone with Ohio State researchers Mark Derwent, Klaus Honscheid, Paul Martini, Ashley Ross and David Weinberg.
David Nagib, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been named a 2019 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow.
The cosmology-inspired art installation “Island Universe” was created by Josiah McElheny in collaboration with David Weinberg, chair of the Department of Astronomy at Ohio State.
When local mom Erin Strouse was looking for a fun, affordable place to take her preschool-aged sons, a family friend recommended Ohio State University’s Orton Geological Museum.
While most of us were gearing up for a much-needed and well-deserved winter break, physics professor Louis Franklin DiMauro was en route to Stockholm, Sweden, to attend the 2018 Nobel Prize award…
Awarded each semester to graduate students of outstanding scholarship, the Presidential Fellowship gives fellows one year of full-time financial support.
In a first-of-its-kind scientific breakthrough, scientists have programmed proteins to pair exactly, similar to the way DNA molecules zip together.
Ness Mayker's life took a dramatic turn when a nerve injury forced her to close her fiber arts business. Now, she's following another dream and will graduate this spring with degrees in astronomy and…
Meet Hannah Bachman and Daniel Shanahan, who are exploring the intersection of health and music, thanks to the generosity of college alumni, donors and friends.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio State has launched five new undergraduate majors, all of which incorporate emerging trends and issues into carefully designed, interdisciplinary academic…
Five Arts and Sciences faculty members have been elected as 2018 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) — a prestigious honor bestowed upon AAAS members who are…
Dr. Bunny Clark wasn’t just out of the ordinary when it came to her uncommon first name. Clark, before becoming a well-known and respected professor in the Department of Physics, also stood out as a…
For the first time, astronomers peered into the outskirts of the supermassive black hole at the center of quasar 3C 273.
"The Field Experience in Global Public Health: Japan" is a study abroad course that combines the disciplines of Earth sciences and public health in which students study a broad range of public health…
Ji Wang, assistant professor of astronomy, recently led research that used high-dispersion spectroscopy to analyze the atmosphere of a gaseous exoplanet 129 light-years away. This technique…
Though the pursuit of aliens has largely come up empty, one strange discovery recorded by an Ohio State astronomer in 1977 continues to baffle scientists and stoke imaginations that maybe we aren't…
R. Mark Wagner, a research scientist in the Department of Astronomy, was part of an international team that identified an hourglass-shaped cloud floating in space as remnants of a 348-year-old…
A $6.8 million NIH grant has established a Resource for Native Mass Spectrometry Guided Structural Biology at Ohio State under the direction of chemistry and biochemistry professor Vicki Wysocki.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance's Summer Research Opportunities Program has been dubbed a "gateway to graduate education."
Heather Allen, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is a researcher for the Center for Aerosol Impacts on Climate and the Environment (CAICE) and studies how sea-spray aerosols…
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.
Gary and Connie Sharpe wanted to foster a space at Ohio State where new ideas could not only blossom, but thrive — so they founded the new Geography Innovation Commons in Derby Hall.
Orton Geological Museum is home to many exhibits that celebrate the prehistoric. But with the recent addition of an entire dinosaur skeleton, molded from a fossil discovered by an Ohio State…
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…
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.
Charles Emery, professor of psychology and internal medicine, has been named chair of the Department of Psychology, effective Oct. 1, 2018, through June 30, 2022.
"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…
The world was the classroom for Arts and Sciences students studying abroad this summer — here are a few highlights from their adventures.
Harald Vaessin, professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics, was named chair of the department, effective June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2022.
To track rapid climate change in the Arctic, Ohio State researchers helped create the first high-resolution digital elevation maps of the region.
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…
The College of Arts and Sciences has an amazing depth of talented, dedicated and respected faculty. This year, five professors were honored as Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professors.
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…
The Biological Sciences Greenhouse is welcoming the bloom of two titan arums, also known as corpse flowers, which are the world’s largest unbranched inflorescence.
A new transformational gift will give students across the School of Earth Sciences access to enhanced research tools that complement their education and career preparedness.
Ohio State physicists help decode the link between the mysterious Higgs boson and the top quark.
This spring, 15 graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences received Presidential Fellowships, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School.
Astronomy and physics students got a firsthand look at the world’s largest steerable radio telescope, which is being used to detect signs of alien life.
On April 10, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Spring Recognition Ceremony, honoring faculty and others in the college for their outstanding achievements in the arts and sciences.
Bradley Peterson, professor emeritus of astronomy, has received an Exceptional Service Medal from NASA — one of the space agency’s most lauded annual awards.
Ohio State's Museum of Biological Diversity opens its doors to the public just one day per year for its annual open house, which this year drew thousands of visitors from the community.
Dehua Pei, Charles H. Kimberly Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been named the university’s 2017 Innovator of the Year.
Fourth-year Anna Voelker has been named a Brooke Owens Fellow and alumna Nima Dahir has been named to the inaugural class of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. Voelker will work at The…
Zeynep Saygin, assistant professor of psychology, and Hannah Shafaat, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been named 2018 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows.
A team of Ohio State researchers has received a $6.34 million DARPA award to develop novel magnetic materials by unlocking the power of skyrmions, nanoscale spin textures that offer promise for…
As the academic heart of the university, the College of Arts and Sciences is full of #BuckeyeLove each and every day, thanks to our students, staff and faculty.
Ohio State's Center for Cosmology and Astro-Particle Physics is collaborating in the Dark Energy Survey, which recently helped identify 11 new stellar streams orbiting the Milky Way.
It is no secret that achieving diversity is an ongoing challenge in STEM fields. Since 1987, the National Science Foundation has sponsored the annual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)…
Steffen Lindert, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was awarded a $1.8 million R01 grant from the National Heart, Lung and, Blood Institute to identify potential new drugs to treat…
Coral reefs are threatened by climate change. But researchers are narrowing in on what keeps corals healthy.
Founded by Patrice Hamel, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics, TRONDBUSS is a bilateral U.S.-Norway international education initiative between the Molecular Genetics…
PhD student in the School of Earth Sciences Melisa Diaz spent her winter break in Antarctica studying how ecosystems respond to changes in climate.
For the College of Arts and Sciences, 2017 was full of extraordinary accomplishments, leading-edge research, impactful philanthropy and nonstop learning. Take a moment to look back as we gear up for…
Researchers from The Ohio State University are studying the oldest ice core ever drilled outside the polar regions.
Astronomy and physics professor Christopher Hirata is the first faculty member from Ohio State to receive a New Horizons in Physics Prize, an award given alongside the annual Breakthrough Prizes,…
James Beatty, professor of astronomy and physics, and Andrea Grottoli, professor of Earth sciences, have been elected as 2017 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)…
Anna Voelker is one of two Ohio State undergraduate seniors awarded this year’s President’s Prize for her work toward making science more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Two Ohio State researchers each received five-year, 2017 DOE Early Career Awards to advance high-impact energy research. Chemist Hannah Shafaat and microbiologist Kelly Wrighton join an elite group…
Physics Professor Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin leads a four-institution research collaboration on next-generation microwave electronic devices based on novel magnetic and topological properties of…
Physics alumnus Jim Smith established a scholarship fund for physics undergraduate students in need to allow them to focus their time on academics and internships.
Biochemist Kotaro Nakanishi received a new, five-year, $981,250 NIH RO1 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funding important research into gene-regulation in humans.
Matthew Saltzman has been appointed to serve as director of the School of Earth Sciences, beginning July 1, 2017.
Astronomer Scott Gaudi is co-leader of an international team that has discovered the hottest planet ever. The discovered planet, KELT-9b is “so hot it stretches the definition of the word ‘planet,’”…
A new five-year, $477,294 NSF CAREER Award supports Physics Assistant Professor Yuan-Ming Lu’s educational outreach and important research on developing new ways to detect and design topological…
On Monday, April 3, the College of Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Spring Recognition Ceremony, honoring faculty and others in the college for their outstanding achievements in the arts and…
Forty Arts and Sciences undergraduates took top awards in 20 categories at the 22nd annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, held March 29.
The Department of Energy’s new three-year $5.65M grant to Ohio State’s High Energy Physics Group funds the research of eleven faculty members and their postdocs and graduate students on wide-ranging…
Orton Geological Museum’s treasure trove of rocks, minerals and fossils supports research, teaching and outreach. All it needs now is a dinosaur.
A new, five-year, $700,00 NSF CAREER Award will help David Nagib, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, build better drugs. The grant funds critical work on Carbonyls, one of the most…
Chris Orban, theoretical physicist at Ohio State Marion, leads the BETHA grant-funded collaboration, “The Revolution in Cosmology: Fr. Georges Lemaitre’s Hidden God,” focused on cosmologist and…
The new, five-year, $2.4 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation puts eyes on the entire visible sky all night, every night, everywhere. ASAS-SN, led by Astronomy Professors Kris…
Astronomy Assistant Professor Adam Leroy and his students will get the best look yet at how stars are born in galaxies’ “stellar nurseries,” thanks to new, five-year, $582,635 NSF Faculty Early…
NASA has appointed Physics Professor James J. Beatty to its Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Executive Committee. Playing an important role in NASA's future investments in Physics of the…
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…
Edward Behr is one of just five senior scientists named recipients of the 2016 Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Senior Scientist Mentor Program Award. The award provides a $20,000 grant to…
David Nagib's new five-year, $1,749,619 NIH MIRA award allows his team to tackle and maximize ambitious, game-changing research impacting drug discovery. The chemistry and biochemistry assistant…
Abraham Badu-Tawiah, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is making news in innovative research vital to both energy and health. The question on the table is: What if testing yourself…
Paul Sutter, Ohio State astrophysicist and COSI chief scientist, led a panel of local experts discussing the science behind our favorite comics and movies, at the Wizard World Comic Con in downtown…
When Audrey Sawyer, assistant professor, Earth sciences, is presented with her field’s top award in late September, it won’t be the first — or last — time her contributions to her field are…