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"Island Universe" created by Josiah McElheny hangs at the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid.

An artwork with the power of multiple universes

Imagine seeing the universe.

Now imagine seeing five.

That’s exactly what the room-sized, cosmology-inspired artwork “Island Universe” seeks to portray. The elaborate installation…

Strouse family

Local family’s passion for Orton Museum contributes to successful crowdfunding campaign

When local mom Erin Strouse was looking for a fun, affordable place to take her preschool-aged sons, a family friend recommended Ohio State's Orton Geological Museum.

The Strouse…

Louis DiMauro, Edward E. and Sylvia Hagenlocker Chair and Professor of Physics, and his wife, Barbara DiMauro (left), at the 2018 Nobel Prize Banquet in Stockholm, Sweden.

Physics professor lights up 2018 Nobel Prize ceremony

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…

Orton Hall at dusk

15 Arts and Sciences students named Presidential Fellows

Fifteen graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences have received an autumn 2018 Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School at Ohio State.…

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Ohio State, University of Washington scientists pave way for protein nanomachines

While the Ohio State Buckeyes and Washington Huskies prepared to butt heads in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, researchers at the two universities collaborated to create proteins that zip together…

Ness Mayker with her two children: 13-year-old Draylen and 21/2-year-old Amelia.

Mother of two, astronomy and physics student set to graduate after unique educational journey

Ness Mayker had to let go of one passion to make room for another.

Life for the astronomy and physics double major is, admittedly, a little hectic. Between balancing preparations to…

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Funding furthers research on connection between music, health

Hannah Bachman, a fourth-year student pursuing a dual degree in music theory and neuroscience, and Daniel Shanahan, assistant professor of music theory, discuss their work surrounding…

College of Arts and Sciences announces 5 new majors

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The College of Arts and Sciences has launched five new undergraduate majors, all of which incorporate emerging trends and issues into carefully…

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Five Arts and Sciences faculty named 2018 AAAS Fellows

Five Arts and Sciences faculty members have been elected as 2018 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) — one of the most prestigious honors given to U…