Stories tagged with: Department of Environmental and Plant Biology

    Dysart Woods, old growth forest, Allegheny Plateau, Belmont County, outdoor laboratory, National Natural Landmark
    Research

    OHIO researchers study impact of exceptional drought on Southeast Ohio ecosystems

    November 12, 2024 7 min

    Southeast Ohio is currently in the midst of the most severe drought in the area in recent history. Ohio University Professor Dr. Jared DeForest is working to study the drought and potentially apply the results to other ecosystems.
    Sarah Wyatt, Ph.D. in a growth lab in the Environmental and Plant Biology Department at Ohio University.
    OHIO Events

    OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt to speak at Fall Commencement

    October 28, 2024 4 min

    Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Sarah Wyatt will deliver the keynote address for OHIO’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14.
    A group standing together in a forested area standing next to a sign that reads
    Experiental Learning

    Students thrive through experiential learning opportunities funded by the College of Arts and Sciences

    October 18, 2024 7 min

    OHIO's College of Arts and Sciences launched the Experiential Learning Fund to help students overcome financial barriers and experience global learning opportunities. This article features five students who used the fund to study abroad and intern in various fields.
    Dried out grass.
    Southeast Ohio Drought

    Southeast Ohio suffers from unprecedented drought

    September 27, 2024 6 min

    Southeast Ohio and northwest West Virginia are currently experiencing a drought so severe that many counties have been designated as natural disaster areas.
    An aerial view from a drone looking down at the student farm. The circular learning garden, USDA-certified organic plots and more are visible.

    OHIO Student Farm provides hands-on agricultural education rooted in sustainability

    August 7, 2024 10 min

    The OHIO Student Farm is a place where those passionate about farming and agriculture can learn, research and reap fresh produce. The student farm demonstrates the value of sustainable agriculture and how it benefits the University and surrounding communities.
    A graphic design of a brain connecting with technology

    OHIO faculty invited to Fall 2024 AI-enhanced Course Redesign Institute

    July 30, 2024 3 min

    Ohio University faculty interested in exploring the ways Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can be infused into a course are invited to apply to be part of the institute.
    Ohio University hosts mostly women-led workshops about different STEM fields.

    Summer camp sponsored by College of Health Sciences and Professions hosts hands-on STEM workshop for Appalachian youth

    May 21, 2024 4 min

    Students in grades fifth through ninth from around the southeastern Ohio and West Virginia area had the opportunity to hear from OHIO experts and explore areas in STEM during the Tech Savvy program.
    College Green

    Dr. Sarah Wyatt and John Sabraw named Ohio University’s Distinguished Professors

    May 9, 2024 4 min

    The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest distinction for OHIO faculty members and was presented to Wyatt and Sabraw in recognition of their outstanding scholarly and creative accomplishments.
    An aerial photo of the Athens Campus

    Research Division announces awardees for the 2023-24 OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

    May 8, 2024 2 min

    The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at Ohio University.
    Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

    OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

    May 2, 2024 4 min

    The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.
    Radar Hill

    Time Machine: The Many Roles of Radar Hill

    April 11, 2024 2 min

    Across the Hocking River, Radar Hill has served many eclectic purposes in the last 60 years.
    Sarah Wyatt consults with a multidisciplinary group of students on their spaceflight experiment
    Space Research

    From Athens to the ISS

    April 11, 2024 8 min

    This fall, one group of OHIO students will conduct research in low-Earth orbit.
    Two students stand with a professor examining a large book open in front of them
    Research

    In the name of algae: OHIO researcher honored with namesakes

    February 9, 2024 4 min

    Dr. Morgan Vis discusses her career in science (and the algae named for her) in advance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
    OHIO students and faculty involved in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program pose for a photo

    OHIO research project selected for International Space Station

    January 18, 2024 9 min

    A research project designed by a group of Ohio University students will soon be traveling to the International Space Station (ISS).
    Sarah Wyatt photographed the imprints of the hands of astronaut Neil Armstrong — one of her heroes — on display in the Space Walk of Fame museum in Titusville, Fla.

    Sarah Wyatt among 18 scientists leading nation's space research agenda for living on moon, Mars

    September 28, 2023 6 min

    Dr. Sarah Wyatt is one of 18 U.S. scientists who led the formulation of the nation's ambitious 10-year research roadmap to support humans traveling to the moon and Mars.
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