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Polar Libraries Colloquy logo featuring a penguin, polar bear, and globe
Sun, June 7 - Sat, June 13, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:00 am
Event Location: Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
65th anniversary logo for the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
Thu, June 11, 2026
Event Start Time: 5:30 pm
Event Location: North Bank Park Pavilion
Colorful layered cliffs with red, purple, and tan sediment slopes descending to a rocky shoreline beside a blue lake, with sparse green vegetation at the base.
Tue, June 16 - Thu, June 18, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:00 am
Event Location: School of Physics & Astronomy - University of St Andrews
A “Save the Date” graphic for WestFest 2026, featuring circular photos of children doing outdoor science activities around the edges. Center text reads “Save the Date,” with the date “October 24, 2026,” and event details: “WestFest 2026, 11:00–3:00 P.M., go.osu.edu/westfest.” The WestFest logo appears at the bottom.
Sat, October 24, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: West Campus

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Arriana Casanova in the lab

Arriana Casanova: Garry McKenzie & Henry Brecher Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient

Arriana Casanova, a 2026 graduate who earned her bachelor’s degree in astronomy and earth sciences, was one of nine recipients of the 2025 Garry McKenzie and Henry Brecher Endowed Undergraduate…

Heatmap showing the percentage of individual particles containing detectable amounts of each element

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Ellen Mosely-Thompson wearing a blue zip-up jacket smiling and leaning against a railing.

Ellen Mosley-Thompson Named One of Columbus Monthly’s 2026 Inspiring Women

The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center is proud to share that Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Distinguished University Professor Emerita and senior research scientist, has been named one of Columbus…

65th anniversary logo for the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center

Celebrate Byrd's 65th Anniversary at our Banquet!

Please scan the QR code below or visit Google Forms to register. The last day to register is May 31, 2026.

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