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When Farah Hasan was a sophomore at The Ohio State University, she noticed something in her social media posts that struck her as interesting.She saw people posting about their anxiety issues, and how they were dealing with them – and implying that it was normal to have an anxiety disorder.While it seemed good to be upfront about mental health issues, Hasan wondered if there could be unexpected n...

Students from The Ohio State University showcased their research and creativity during the fall STEP Expo Thursday at the Ohio Union. The event is a biannual showcase for students who have received fellowships through Ohio State’s Second-year Transformational Experience Program.Through the program, students submit proposals for a fellowship of up to $2,000 to use towards a STEP Signature Project....

Fourteen College of Engineering students and a postdoctoral scholar were recognized for their research prowess at three university research forums this spring.The Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, Undergraduate Research Forum for Engineering and Architecture, and Hayes Advanced Research Forum foster student engagement in critical discovery and innovation. They also provide students and po...

Four students from The Ohio State University have been recognized by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. Isaiah Boateng, Defne Ceyhan, Devi Dheekshita Nelakurti and Anya Phillips were all named 2023 Goldwater Scholars, the prestigious national award for undergraduate researchers in science, math and engineering. Goldwater Scholars receive an award to cover...

Researchers identify a protein responsible for bacteria’s beneficial behaviorScientists have discovered that one of the good bacteria found in the human gut has a benefit that has remained unrecognized until now: the potential to reduce the risk for heart disease.The bacteria’s activity in the intestines reduces production of a chemical that has been linked to the development of clogged arteries....