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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…

Using AI, machine learning to confront biodiversity loss

Tanya Berger-Wolf takes photos of wildlife from atop a Land Rover at Mpala Research Centre in Kenya.

Tanya Berger-Wolf was skeptical.…

After 2020 hiatus, Earth sciences field experiences return

Buckeyes give:…

Elmore looks at environmental history, our food future in new book

 
As part of research for his new book Seed Money, associate professor of history Bart Elmore did research in the United States, Brazil and…

Sullivan explores how marine microbiome and virosphere impact oceanic ecosystems

Hover over the four magnifying glasses to view a selection of viruses collected from the Tara Oceans expedition.

The discovery of nearly 200,000 new, marine-…

Aimee Nezhukumatathil discusses 'World of Wonders,' Asian American representation in environmental writing

Photo courtesy of Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Born in Chicago to a Filipina mother and South Indian father, Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a ’96…

Ohio State TEDx event features eight speakers from Arts and Sciences

Every spring, TEDxOhioStateUniversity hosts an event featuring a variety of the university’s students, faculty, staff and alumni who leverage their expertise to speak on a range of topics —…

Mansfield Microfarms craft sustainable urban agriculture model

Kip Curtis and Mansfield microfarm volunteers in 2019. Photo courtesy Kip Curtis.

Back in the ’70s, Kip Curtis’ parents embraced the back-to…

2020 High Points

Though 2020 was challenging, there was no shortage of triumph in the College of Arts and Sciences community. We are proud to curate some of this year’s high points, and whatever 2021 brings, we…