Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

OSU Professor described as ‘the real life Indiana Jones’ making ‘Daily Show’ appearance

December 4, 2025

OSU Professor described as ‘the real life Indiana Jones’ making ‘Daily Show’ appearance

Two polar explorers climbing an icy slope at night

A Columbus man who has spent most of his life collecting ice in the tropics will be featured on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show next week.  But make no mistake.  Ohio State Professor Lonnie Thompson’s career has been anything but a joke.

The West Virginia native (who has been described on multiple occasions as “the real life Indiana Jones”) came to OSU more than 50 years ago to study coal geology but was quickly tapped to conduct research into polar studies.  He has since led ice core drilling expeditions to mountaintop glaciers in Peru, Tanzania, Bolivia … 16 countries in all.

Article Link

Filed in: