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New workshops help Ohio State faculty and staff navigate new state laws
The Ohio State University’s Center for Ethics and Human Values has been hard at work helping faculty and staff prepare to teach in ways that are consistent with the Advance Ohio Higher Education…
Former Ohio State Faculty Won Nobel Prize in Economics
Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics along with Joel Mokyr and Phillippe Aghion, his longtime collaborator. The department extends its warmest congratulations to…
How unlocking ‘sticky’ chemistry may lead to better, cleaner fuels
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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Design Students Help Launch Food Scrap Collection Site in University District
This fall, a new Food Scrap Collection Site opened in the University District, offering students and residents a sustainable way to reduce food waste. While the initiative has gained attention for…
A ‘bird’s eye view’ of how human brains operate
A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region.
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Neutrinos ‘flavor’ may hold clues to the universe’s biggest secrets
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…
Career immersion experiences bring Ohio State students to national alumni network
During his first year at The Ohio State University, Josh Mink found himself navigating the overwhelming number of opportunities within the film and entertainment industry.
Lessons in diplomacy from a fallen peacemaker
A student of Joseph Kruzel’s recalls the professor’s brilliance—and his tragic death 30 years ago in Bosnia’s brutal conflict.
Why kids quit sports, and how to keep them playing
More kids are leaving youth sports than ever before — between 60 and 70 percent drop out before adulthood. That’s a problem, because youth sports aren’t just about competition. They build…