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Coaching youth athletes on the playing field – and on life With young athletes facing more challenges than ever, Ohio State’s LiFEsports Coach Beyond program trains coaches to support young athletes on and off the field.
Drone tech to save lives Adithya Ramaswami and Jack Murray are using their drone start-up to provide firefighters and first responders a critical commodity: time.
Encouraging kids to shoot for the stars Caitlin O’Brien's lifelong passion for space led her to study astronomy, astrophysics and physics at Ohio State. With help from the President's Buckeye Accelerator, the 2023 graduate now leads Solstice Outreach, a program that uses immersive planetarium shows to reach kids with limited access to STEM experiences.
Providing mentorship through Community Connectors For almost two years, Avani Pham ’26 has been a friendly and supportive figure for a new American family as they adjust to life in Columbus. Her work with Community Connectors at Ohio State has taught her much about the value of involvement, mentorship and friendship.
Statewide Impact Report (PDF) Founded as a land-grant institution in 1870, The Ohio State University was created to expand access to higher education beyond the wealthy, enable its students to explore a broad array of subjects, and produce graduates who had not only acquired knowledge, but who had learned how to apply it. Learn more about this work through Ohio State's 2022-23 Statewide Impact Report.
These students are building AI for health care access For many, navigating the tangled web of health care systems is a frustrating maze. From finding providers to scheduling appointments to gaining insurance authorization, it can feel impossible at times. An Ohio State sophomore and his team are tackling these problems — with the help of AI.