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The Southeast Ohio Teen Science Café welcomes world-renowned expert on gravitational signaling in plants Dr. Sarah Wyatt on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Athens Public Library. This event is free (with free food and hot cocoa); all teens welcome. “As a world-renowned expert on gravitational signaling […]

By Dawn Bikowski Director of the English Language Improvement Program Ohio University faculty traveled to Ecuador in December as part of a research and community capacity-building project involving local agro-biodiversity and food sovereignty in two regions—Southeastern Ohio and the Andes outside of Quito. The project, “Facilitating & Sharing International Community-Based […]

Quidel Corp. is looking for at least two lab assistants at the company’s Athens location, which employs many Ohio University Bobcats from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise. These part-time, temporary positions would be ideal for students. See the job posting for more information and online application. The […]

Ohio University alum Eric W. Spalsbury ’83 is the Director of Risk Management for Stanley Steemer International Inc.; a large U.S.-based residential and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Dublin, OH. He earned a B.S. in Plant Biology from the College of Arts & Sciences. Connect with Spalsbury on LinkedIn. Spalsbury […]

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located in Columbus, seeks seasonal Butterflies and Animal Care Assistants to participate in exhibit-related programming and perform all tasks associated with the successful operation of the Conservatory’s Blooms and Butterflies exhibition. See the full list of job responsibilities and requirements, and how to apply […]

The Ohio University Research Committee selected five faculty proposals, including three College of Arts & Sciences faculty, for funding during its fall 2017 cycle. In total, the committee awarded $38,852. The program, which is funded by the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity, provides seed money for new faculty […]

Ohio University alum Robert Specker ’87, who earned a B.S. in Plant Biology from the College of Arts & Sciences, passed away on Dec. 12, according to the Legacy.com obituary: ATHENS – Robert W. Specker, Jr., 62, of Athens died late Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at The Laurels of Athens […]