Hanna Paulose’s vision to make a difference started when she was just a young girl. As a fourth-grader, Paulose planted a small forest on her grandparents’ farmland in her native India. As a teen, she combated the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in their farm community. Because the chemicals were linked to reduced crop […]
On Campus
Presidential Fellows pioneer research to change lives
This year, EHE students Lauren Altenburger and Bradley Cotten have been named Presidential Fellows, Ohio State’s most prestigious award for graduate students. The fellowship provides financial support students need to complete their groundbreaking dissertation research.
In Memoriam
Mary Beyrer, Donald Haefele and Jenny Schroeder were professors for a combined 95 years. Each passed in 2017.
Building new traditions after divorce
Unlike celebrity marriages such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s, most unions don’t end in “conscious uncoupling.” To empower everyday families to build positive communication skills after a divorce or separation, OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences created the Successful Co-Parenting Program (SCP). In November, SCP achieved Signature Program status – allowing it to expand […]
Best way to help homeless youth hardly used
Homeless youth, many of whom have suffered at the hands of adults entrusted with their care, often refuse to seek refuge at shelters. A recent study confirmed what lead researcher Natasha Slesnick has seen in her two decades of work with homeless youth: Drop-in centers tailored to their needs and age are more effective. Eighty […]
Cyphert professor boosts education with technology
Kui Xie is passionate about using innovative approaches to integrate advanced computer technology into education. “Every generation of new technology brings excitement because it changes and improves the human experience,” Xie said. However, many teachers lack training and time to use technology to transform their teaching. His cutting-edge research was among the first to reveal how […]
