Stories tagged with: Department of Biological Sciences

a group of students builds a fence in a forest
Field Research

Protecting the green for the greater good

OHIO students apply wildlife management research, building structures that protect vegetation from overgrazing by deer.

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

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

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

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

Ohio University receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

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.

A group standing together in a forested area standing next to a sign that reads "Institue for Culture and Ecology."
Experiental Learning

Students thrive through experiential learning opportunities funded by the College of Arts and Sciences

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

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

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

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

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.

Jayanna Smith

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

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

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

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

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.

View of South Green at sunset. 

Four Ohio University students awarded prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

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

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.

Radar Hill

Time Machine: The Many Roles of Radar Hill

Across the Hocking River, Radar Hill has served many eclectic purposes in the last 60 years.

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