College of Arts and Sciences Stories

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

September 4, 2024 2 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

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Students contribute to science and conservation through summer internships

September 4, 2024 3 min

Ohio University biological sciences students engage in diverse summer research and internship experiences, showcasing their contributions to marine science, professional dog training and marine ecosystem surveys.

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

August 29, 2024 2 min

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

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‘A phenomenal experience’: The Summer Law and Trial Institute

August 29, 2024 9 min

In July, the Summer Law and Trial Institute (SLTI) welcomed 24 high school students from across the state of Ohio both to Athens and to the practice of law.

Science Café event on Sept. 4 to focus on minimizing risk of dementia

August 28, 2024 2 min

The fall 2024 lineup for Ohio University’s Science Café series kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Julie Suhr, Ph.D., discussing "Minimizing Dementia Risk: Some things are in your (lifetime) control.”

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Ohio University to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference

August 28, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest," Sept. 6-7 at Baker Center.

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OHIO faculty members honored for award-winning research article

August 23, 2024 3 min

Three Ohio University faculty members were honored earlier this summer after their article was named the Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health.

Untapped potential: brewing certificate prepares students for careers in growing industry

August 21, 2024 6 min

Raise your glasses, because at Ohio University, beer isn't just a drink—it's an education.

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is helping decode the complex world of quantum states

August 20, 2024 8 min

OHIO researcher Jane Kim, Ph.D., is using AI and neural networks to revolutionize quantum physics by accurately modeling quantum states, unlocking new insights into the universe's smallest particles.

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OHIO offers new faculty development programs

August 16, 2024 3 min

In Fall 2024, Ohio University will launch three new faculty development programs.

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Student Success

OHIO graduate uses media skills to tell climate change story, receives national recognition

August 16, 2024 3 min

Alie Skowronski, BSVC, BS ’21, is a triple threat in the media industry. She is primarily a photojournalist, but she is also a videographer and a writer.

A graphic stating that OHIO's Welcome Week 2024 will take place August 22 through September 1

OHIO to welcome new, returning students to campus with exciting events throughout Welcome Week 2024

August 15, 2024 6 min

A time-honored tradition at OHIO, Welcome Week 2024 is packed with activities that cater to new and returning students, setting the stage for a successful and vibrant semester.

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Breaking barriers with beep baseball: Dr. David Wanczyk's journey to Senegal

August 13, 2024 5 min

Dr. David Wanczyk partnered with the U.S. Embassy for a trip to Senegal, where he taught poetry classes and introduced beep baseball to the continent.

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Geography students gain hands-on experience through summer internships

August 13, 2024 10 min

This summer, Ohio University geography students are engaging in practical internships and research projects. These experiences span urban planning, sustainability, environmental geography and meteorology, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations.

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Discovering Paulo Freire: CommDev goes to Brazil

August 12, 2024 3 min

The graduate students of the Communication and Development Studies program visited Brazil May to learn about Paulo Freire’s life’s work and projects that adopt critical pedagogy framework.

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