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Dr. Hugh Urban elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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…
Dr. Isaac Weiner receives 2026 Ratner Award
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…
Science and Technology Studies Spotlight: Conversation with Students
How do students come to question their relationship with technology? In this interview, Ryan reflects on his path from a STEM-focused background to…
Science and Technology Studies Spotlight: Conversation with Students
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…
Science and Technology Studies Spotlight: Conversation with Faculty
How can we better understand artificial intelligence through the lens of Science and Technology Studies (STS)? In this interview, Professors Liliana Gil…
Talking Sustainability and "American" Food, with Chef Avishar
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…
Religious Field Trips: Undergrads Visit Ohio Religious Organizations
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…
December 9, 2025 The 2025 Davis Colloquium: Christianity and Healing
The 2026 Don and Barbara Davis Colloquium on Christianity was held on on Friday, October 24 in the OSU Thompson Library. This year’s topic, "Christianity and Healing," explored the relationship…
Spirituality and Technoscience in UFO Contact Modalities: A Talk with Patrick Dunn
On September 29, 2025, Patrick Dunn, PhD Student in comparative studies and recipient of the 2025 LLES Award for the Study of Myth, presented his research on how the modern UFO phenomenon has been…