The Ohio State University Department of Comparative Studies
May 07, 2026
On Friday, April 17, the Department of Comparative Studies hosted its annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium. Nine undergraduate students presented their original research to an audience of…
At this evening's annual awards ceremony -- in conjunction with the Humanities Institute's end-of-year celebration -- the following awards were presented:
Please join us in congratulating Comparative Studies Chair Dr. Hugh Urban, who was recently elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!
Founded in 1780, the American Academy of…
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Isaac Weiner, who was among this year's recipients for the Ronald and Deborah Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award.
The Ratner Distinguished Teachings…
How do students come to question their relationship with technology? In this interview, Ryan reflects on his path from a STEM-focused background to…
How do students experience Science and Technology Studies (STS) in action? In this interview, Kass shares her journey from taking an introductory STS course to conducting an…
How can we better understand artificial intelligence through the lens of Science and Technology Studies (STS)? In this interview, Professors Liliana Gil…
On Thursday, February 19, OSU alum Chef Avishar Barua of Joya's and Agni visited Dr. Mark Anthony Arceño's classes, COMPSTD 4420 and COMPSTD 2420.
In COMPSTD 4420 Cultural Food Systems and…
In November 2025, 100 undergraduate students enrolled in the "Introduction to Comparative Religions" course had the opportunity to visit four religious organizations throughout Central Ohio. The…
