Voices of Excellence

<p>John Hunter, Associate Professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at the Ohio State Newark campus, discusses his research in the evolution, paleoecology, and biogeography of mammals and...

<p>Klaus Honscheid, Professor of Physics, talks about dark energy, dark matter, and his work on the Dark Energy Survey (DES) and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). He discusses the universe’s accelerating...

<p>Kurt Gray, Professor and Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in Social Psychology at the Ohio State University, talks about his research on morality, political division, beliefs, and polarization. He discusses his novel...

<p>David Brewer, Associate Professor in the Department of English, talks about his research on 18th-century literary culture, the history of the book, and the fantastical and historical functions of magic. He discusses...

<p>Chris Coleman, Professor of Arts and Director of ACCAD (the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design), describes his identity as a “critical arts engineer,” who translates technology for creative practice...

<p>Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Sociology, discusses her board range of work in the field of genocide studies. She explains the concept and legal...

<p>Nathan Whelan, Associate Professor of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology and Director of the Museum of Biological Diversity, discusses the core mission of the museum. The museum focuses on research rather than...

<p>Melisa Diaz, Assistant Professor in Earth Sciences, specializes in geochemistry and the study of the cryosphere. She discusses her broad research interests, including her focus on the Antarctic and Arctic, urban...

<p>Dr. Joyce Chen, Professor of Economics in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University, discusses her research and teaching at the intersection of economics and societal contexts. She highlights...

<p>Laura Wagner, professor of psychology and the Director of the Language Sciences Research Lab at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), discusses the unique setup of her lab, which allows COSI visitors to...

<p>George Rush, Professor of Art at The Ohio State University, delves into his recent work, including international exhibitions Curtain Walls in Mexico City and Dresden Cabinet in Germany. Rush discusses the integration...

<p>Nicole Kraft, Professor of Journalism Practice at Ohio State University and Director of the Sports and Society Initiative, emphasizes the critical role of journalism in sustaining democracy and ensuring the public...

<p>Danielle Fosler-Lussier, Professor of Musicology, discusses her research in historical and social inquiries about music. She describes the focus of her third book, Music on the Move, which examines how music migrates...

<p>Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Professor of Developmental Psychology, discusses her research on family dynamics, particularly focusing on father-child relationships, co-parenting, and the transition into parenthood. She...

<p>Harvey Miller, professor of geography and Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, discusses his project “Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus,” which uses AI, machine learning, and GIS to extract data from...