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This Ohio State lab helps people find their voice

The Language, Assistive Technology, and Autism Lab studies how to help nonspeaking kids and others express themselves using devices.

Amber Poindexter, left, and Arin Sheeler, speech therapist and clinical supervisor, practice a pronunciation.

Community of hope

For people who struggle to communicate, Ohio State’s Aphasia Initiative offers a lifeline. It’s all thanks to a skilled leader, generous alumni and students who care.

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How Our Presidential Elections Have Changed

Voter distrust, media consumption, disinformation growing everywhere — these have had a drastic impact on our elections. In this episode, we talk with two experts about how as our society changes…

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10 of the coolest pieces in Orton museum’s collection

This year, Orton Geological Museum celebrates 150 years of firsts and rocks, minerals and fossils that make both the curious and scientifically minded go “ooh!” Museum Director and Professor Loren…

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Community Music School breaks down barriers to music instruction

When The Ohio State University’s Community Music School (CMS) opened in May of this year, 15 students enrolled in private lessons for piano, voice and percussion. Half a year later, that number…

The newly renovated center offers rooms for events and classes

Roads Scholars Day highlights Near East Side landmarks

During the fall 2024 Roads Scholars Day on Friday, The Ohio State University highlighted partnerships with organizations on the Near East Side of Columbus. Presented by the Office of Outreach and…

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Arts and Sciences alumni lead the way in suicide prevention

By Braden Moles

This story contains references to suicide and mental health. If you are thinking of harming yourself or if you are worried about someone else and need advice about what to do, call or text the…

Sharon Amacher

Engaged Scholars: Sharon Amacher

Engaged Scholars is a series highlighting Ohio State faculty who have made an impact in our communities through their community-engaged research and teaching. Sharon Amacher is a professor in the…

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Bringing environmental justice to disadvantaged communities

Not all communities in the United States face the same risks for environmental problems such as air pollution, noise and wastewater.  But how can federal agencies fairly identify which areas…