Stories tagged with: Department of Biological Sciences

Samantha Fedoush, Victoria Swiler, Nathan Smith, and Michael Lane stand in front of a countdown clock

OHIO students see their experiment taken by rocket to International Space Station

November 21, 2024 9 min

The experiment from OHIO's participants in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program will return to Earth, and then Ohio University, in December.

Research

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

November 18, 2024 6 min

Dr. Mitchell Day is heading a team of OHIO scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

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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.

Incoming first-year college students analyze crime kits in a lab

STEMstart

From crime scenes to campus connections: STEMstart kickstarts freshman success

October 16, 2024 6 min

Incoming science majors dive into STEMstart, a week-long, immersive experience that enhances their academic preparedness with hands-on learning and “a supportive community.”

Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting speakers and leaders pose for a photo

OHIO Events

OHIO welcomes students, faculty, industry leaders to campus for Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting

September 30, 2024 3 min

Shalender Bhasin, M.D., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and one of the foremost experts in men’s health and aging, gave the keynote address at the Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting.

A double rainbow appears over the Ohio University Athens campus in Athens, Ohio

The OHIO Experience

Top 10 majors at Ohio University: See the most in-demand programs

September 17, 2024 6 min

Choosing the right major is a big step, and Ohio University offers some of the most popular programs in fields that lead to exciting careers.

Benjamin Stiadle is shown with his research project at the Student Research Expo

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Ben Stiadle

September 5, 2024 3 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Ben Stiadle is a senior double-majoring in applied math and molecular biology.

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.

Student scuba dives underwater for internship research

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.

Alie Skowronski is shown in a boat out on the water

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.

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Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

May 13, 2024 6 min

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

Four Ohio University students awarded prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

May 9, 2024 4 min

Four outstanding OHIO students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the nation.

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.

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.

Ohio University was established in 1804 on the banks of the Hocking River, reengineered in the 1970s to wrap around campus and reduce flooding.

Ohio University Alumni Association proudly welcomes four new Board members

November 13, 2023 6 min

The proud Bobcats who have been named to the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors are Huey Ball, Kim Barlag, Bob Brewster and Dr. Andrew Razzano.

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