The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of @OhioState, where we provide the foundation for undergraduate and graduate education and research.
How many lawyers does it take to feed a t-rex? Dinosaur enthusiast & Orton Geological Museum curator Dale Gnidovec joined us for That's Not How That Works to answer this & more with his dino-mite insight on the Jurassic Park franchise.
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The @ASCareersuccess Industry Connections team connects students w/ experiences that stimulate their interest in certain industries & alumni actively working in the field. The goal is to get students internships & help them find jobs after graduation.
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After decades of conflict, 137,000 people have been reported missing in Colombia. A partnership b/w the Mershon Search Lab & Colombia’s Unit for the Search of Missing Persons aims to identify the missing and bring closure to their families. @mershoncenternews.osu.edu/ohio-state-coll…
"I have students that say that they're not going to use [generative] AI, that they're against it. How long is that going to be possible? Or will systems be designed or redesigned such that you won't have any choice?" — @davidstaley8@DispatchAlertsdispatch.com/story/news/tech…
According to a study led by Prof. Vladimir Sloutsky, young children’s brains appear to be wired for distraction. But what might look and feel like pure chaos or obstinance is an important window into how growing minds think and learn through exploration.
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The Living Art and Ecology Lab is focused on creative research related to environmental causes and sustainability. Student, staff and faculty projects range from glass ceiling fixtures to tubs filled with colorful dyes being turned into useable paint.
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Join us for our next Science Sundays with Professor Nandini Trivedi for her discussion, "Quantum computers: the hype, the science, and the need."
🗓️ October 11 @ 3 p.m.
📍 Fawcett Event Center
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/4ySw6Sg@OSUPhysics
The Department of Mathematics is challenging you to put your skills to the test with four fun (and tricky!) word problems. Flex those math muscles and see how you stack up!
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New majors!
Leadership students choose specializations that connect core leadership principles to real-world sectors. XMD students integrate design principles with emerging technologies, from VR and AR to interactive installations and dynamic storytelling.
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There's still time to register...
Check out the event t-shirt for participants! 👀
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ALT There's still time to register for the Love of Languages 5k Run/Walk, September 20, 2026 at 10am. Check out the event t-shirt for participants!
Register at go.osu.edu/loveoflanguages.
ICYMI: Associate Professor Joseph Bayer received the Distinguished Early Career Professional Contributions to Media Psychology and Technology Award from the @apa for his contributions to the field. Congrats!!! 👏 👏 👏
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🏃♂️➡️ 🏃♀️➡️ @OhioState is leading the race for language learning — literally. @ASCatOSU will host the nation’s first-ever Love of Languages 5K Run and Walk on Sept. 20, bringing together over 1,000 participants in celebration of language study. news.osu.edu/ohio-state-sets…
PhD student Miqaela Weller is lead author of a new study revealing insights into the earliest phases of the universe, which strengthen long-held theories about how ancient elements may have been dispersed in the period following the Big Bang. @OSUAstronews.osu.edu/using-helium-as…
Are you…
✅ an undergrad arts & sciences major?
✅ enrolled on the Columbus campus?
✅ demonstrating financial need per the FAFSA?
✅ studying abroad winter break 2027, spring semester 2027, or spring break 2027?
Apply for the Monda Scholarship by 10/18!
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ICYMI: Dr. Terrance Hinton received the Jerry Revish Restoring Citizens Award for his service to the reentry community and commitment to criminal justice reform. He has dedicated much of his career to working with justice-involved individuals, helping them rebuild their lives.
Fear and control have systematically reduced childhood independence over the past four decades, Prof. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan told the @nytimes. “This leaves children with little time to themselves, and often involves things that are scheduled by adults."
nytimes.com/2026/08/11/well/…
On October 10, join us before kickoff for food, fun and discovery!
The Arts & Sciences Homecoming Celebration will feature:
- A mobile planetarium
- Hands-on geological specimens from Orton Hall
- Live DJ sets from our Hip Hop Studies students
Register:
bit.ly/4hgnqPu
ICYMI: @OhioState joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory, bringing strengths around computing, sensing and networking communications to the coalition of universities dedicated to advancing quantum science, technology, education and workforce development.
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