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Goldthwait Polar Library Renovation (2nd Phase)
Phase 2 of the Goldthwait Polar Library renovation that added two private meeting (huddle) rooms is nearly completed. Over the spring and summer, Phase 3 will be completed, the addition of…
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Supports Byrd Center Ice Core Facility
In January 2022 USG submitted a letter to OSU senior leadership in support of ice core facility renovations at the Byrd Center. The Byrd Center welcomes USG’s engagement and partnership.
Women Pioneers of Antarctica
Last month the Smithsonian Magazine featured an article titled "Ten Pioneering Women of Antarctica and the Places Named for Them" in honor of Women's History month. One of the pioneers featured…
Ohio State’s WestFest program is a Recipient of a 2022 University Outreach and Engagement Award
The Office of Outreach and Engagement announced their Spring 2022 award recipients and WestFest (aka, west campus science and sustainability festival) has been recognized with a High Impact…
An AGU Geophysical Monograph
Congratulations to Douglas Alsdorf, Raphael M. Tshimanga, Guy D. Moukandi N'kaya, editors of this long awaited monograph entitled Congo Basin Hydrology, Climate, and Biogeochemistry: A Foundation…
Ohio Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week - March 20-26, 2022
The National Weather Service along with the Ohio Committee For Severe Weather Awareness and Ohio Emergency Management Agency are promoting severe weather awareness and preparedness during Ohio…
Chance Carafice 2nd Place Winner of the Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
Congratulations Chance!
Chance Carafice earned 2nd place at the 27th annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, held on March 8, 2022 in the category of “Earth and Beyond” for his project,…
Fewer Rainy Days Leading to Earlier Spring in Northern Climates
A drop in the total number of rainy days each year is contributing to an earlier arrival of spring for plants in northern climates, a new study finds.
Scientists have known that warmer…
Dr. Aaron Wilson Receives Lois M. Jones Award
Dr. Aaron Wilson became the first person to receive the inaugural Lois M. Jones Award for Science Access, Engagement, and Communications. This award is given to a Byrd Center Member who has done…