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  1. Finding friendship at Stone Lab

    When Stone Lab educator Sue Bixler first met four-year-old Spencer Knisely at a Stone Lab outreach event, he was a shy kid with sensory issues. But thanks to the love of Sue, Stone Lab, and snakes, Spencer is now a confident 13-year-old, teaching others the importance of snakes.

  2. Community health workers are changing local care

    A routine colonoscopy Joyce Calamese delayed for years revealed Stage 4 cancer — but thanks to a community health worker trained at Ohio State, she received life-saving care and ongoing support.

  3. Farming research and education on full display

    Ohio State's annual Farm Science Review put farmers from North America in touch with some of the most important research and education findings being discovered at the university. Topics covered range from weather extremes and resilience to mental health, burnout and boosting productivity.

  4. Ohio State and AI: Technology to improve lives

    With a wide range of interdisciplinary strengths, The Ohio State University has emerged as a leader in using artificial intelligence technology to create positive, meaningful impact on people’s lives. Here are three ways Ohio State experts are using AI to connect people, ideas and resources — and improving the way we live today.

  5. From rower to researcher

    From conducting important research to excelling as a member of the Buckeye rowing team, Alexandra Kushnir is making the most of her time as an undergraduate. It’s on the water where Alex finds peace. And it’s at Stone Lab where she found her path toward becoming a researcher that will improve water quality for generations to come.

  6. How one Ohio State study can change lives

    New research validates an alumna-created system that helps adults with intellectual disabilities get physically fit and avoid chronic health problems.