Stories tagged with: Department of Geography

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Students from five colleges admitted to Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture announced its next cohort of Ohio University students that have been admitted to the undergraduate Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program.

Antarctic sea ice, Jan. 6, 2022

Science Café features Ryan Fogt discussing 'Recent Extreme Antarctic Sea Ice Decline' on Oct. 11

Ohio University's Science Café presents Ryan Fogt discussing "Recent Extreme Antarctic Sea Ice Decline in a 20th Century Historical Context" on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

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Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

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Professors' new book traces Ohio history from first peoples to first settlers

The official founding of the state of Ohio dates back to 1803, but human habitation in Ohio goes back much further, back to the first peoples who helped shape the state we know today.

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What’s new? Ohio University Broadcast Meteorology Degree

In May, Erin Ashley was the first to graduate with Ohio University’s new Broadcast Meteorology degree. She is now a meteorologist at WTVG in Toledo.

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Yeong Kim selected for NEH-funded Rust Belt Humanities Lab

Yeong Kim, associate professor of geography, was selected to participate in the Rust Belt Humanities Lab, a summer seminar focusing on the people and places of the Rust Belt.

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Research & Impact

The efforts behind a greener Ohio University

Every day, students, faculty and staff work to make Ohio University a more climate-friendly place to live and learn. 

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Betsy Kunstel helps students plan the academic journey that's just right for them

While the lure of living in Athens often inspires alumni to wish they could spend another year here, alumna Betsy Kunstel's job is to help students find their Goldilocks time at Ohio University.

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Navy renames oceanographic survey ship after OHIO geologist Marie Tharp, who helped discover plate tectonics

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that the Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship formerly named USNS Maury has been renamed the USNS Marie Tharp in honor of an OHIO alumna.

Ryan Wichman is the morning meteorologist at WTOL 11 in Toledo, Ohio.

13th Annual Meteorological Symposium hosts meteorologists from around the country on March 25

The Ohio University Chapter of the American Meteorological Society hosts the 13th Annual Meteorological Symposium on March 25.

Dr. Ron Isaac introducing an OHIO alumni speaker at the Ohio University Meteorology Symposium in April 2012.

University community mourns Geography Assistant Professor Emeritus Ronald Isaac

The university community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor Emeritus of Geography Ronald Isaac, former department chair and founder of OHIO's meteorology program.

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Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at Ohio University to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.

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Four faculty fellows helping College of Arts and Sciences on curriculum, assessment, One OHIO

The College of Arts and Sciences announces four faculty fellows helping the college with curriculum, assessment and One OHIO college process development for this academic year.

M. Duane Nellis, Ohio University's 21st president

M. Duane Nellis gets lifetime achievement award for service to environment and higher education

From the Kansas Flint Hills to the Kalahari Desert, President Emeritus and Trustee Professor M. Duane Nellis has explored the world via planes, trains, automobiles—and satellites.

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Fall Grad Spotlight: Sydney Walters graduates with a list of things to remember forever

As senior Sydney Walters looks ahead to life after Ohio University, she has some big plans as she waits to hear on her graduate school applications.

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