Now at Ohio State

When many people think of virtual reality, or VR, they think of video games, movies — general entertainment. But the truth is, VR can be leveraged to be a very powerful teaching tool, especially in the nursing field. In this episode of Now at Ohio State, we talk to both educator and student about the impact VR is having in the college classroom.

Lake Erie is vital to Ohio. From fishing to vacationing, drinking water to the economy, this great lake is essential — and the students and researchers at Stone Lab are dedicated to its health. In this episode, we take a trip up to Stone Lab to discuss their work, how Lake Erie ties into all of Ohio and how the lab is an incredible resource for undergraduate student research.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be crossing the United States, and Ohio has a front row seat to the celestial show. In this episode, we talk with two experts about the upcoming eclipse and eclipses in the past. They discuss scientific definitions, how eclipses have changed our society, and most importantly, how you can view the cosmic event safely.

From the little things that add up to major, life-altering events, trauma is a distressing fact in many of our lives. Thankfully, there are people out there striving to improve treatment methods for those who need it. In this episode, we talk with two experts about the different types of trauma, trauma research and how this research is promoting better healing.

When you think of college music courses, do you think about classical? Jazz? Rock ’n’ roll? If you don’t consider hip-hop to be a part of that list, our guests might convince you otherwise. In this episode, we talk to two professors at Ohio State’s School of Music about the history of hip-hop, the culture, how it’s changed our world and how it’s changing academia.

Whatever the reason, depression and suicide are still considered taboo topics. And our collective silence on the matter only makes this problem worse. In this episode, we talk with a doctor of psychology and a suicide survivor about research findings, their experiences, and how, together, we can break the stigma surrounding these topics to help save lives and heal people.

Reading and comprehension are vital to a child’s future success. The earlier literacy skills are acquired, the better. But unfortunately, we might be falling behind in teaching language and comprehension to children. In this episode, we speak with two experts about the ways children learn to read, what can be done to improve comprehension, the toll the pandemic has taken on earl

Addiction has touched so many lives. More than 46 million people struggled with substance use in 2021. And college, in particular, can be a challenging environment for students who have dealt with this issue. But more and more people are starting to take a different path. In this episode, we talk with two Ohio State experts about addiction, sobriety on campus and how to evaluate y

From public parks to sports stadiums and even battlefields, drones are becoming more and more popular. And while there are rules for when and where they can be used, many people are unaware of the laws governing their use. In this episode, we talk with three experts about the intrigue of drone technology — where it’s been, where it’s going and what sorts of problems drones c

In today’s hyper-partisan political environment, many people refuse to listen to any perspective that doesn’t reflect their own views. Is it even possible to imagine a world that runs on civil discourse? A place where uncomfortable conversations or maybe even heated arguments around the Thanksgiving table don’t exist? In this episode, we talk with two experts who are working