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iPad Children: Optimism fuels research into screen media for young children

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…

Pastoralist Hamady Sow, standing with his favorite cow among the vegetation near Lake Guiers, northern Senegal.

Ohio State professor addresses issues facing pastoralists, rangelands

A common misconception about deserts is that they are barren wastelands. According to Mark Moritz, professor of anthropology at The Ohio State University, this couldn’t be further from the truth.…

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New jet simulator elevates flight training at Ohio State

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…

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Hotspots of accelerated bird decline linked to agricultural activity

Though previous research has shown that bird populations are declining across North America, a new study is the first to show that the pace of loss has picked up speed since the mid-1980s in three…

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Community partners essential to Ohio State’s mission, researchers say

Partnerships with residents and community organizations are essential to carrying out The Ohio State University’s land-grant mission, researchers said during a recent panel discussion.

The…

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A shift from the sandlot to the travel team for youth sports

Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study…

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Age 60+ and curious? Ohio State has a seat for you

No grades, no tuition—just knowledge. Program 60 welcomes Ohio seniors to audit dozens of courses, a boon for everyone.

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Award-winning professor advances folklore at Ohio State

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…

Sister M. Xavier Schulze smiles while playing guitar in a school hallway

Called to serve

Sister M. Xavier Schulze ’11 discovered life was more than basketball while at Ohio State. Today, she lives with total commitment — faith, love and joy in full measure.