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MolGen/Art 3011 Celebrate Earth Day
"Art and Science: Learning with Plants" is a new, interdisciplinary GE theme course where students investigate plants and their relationships with humans. They learn both scientific methods …
Molecular Genetics at the 2026 Science Olympiad STEM Expo!
On Saturday April 18, Ohio State University hosted the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament, where 80 teams of 6th through 12th graders who excelled in their regional competitions came to…
Ruben Petreaca honored by Pelotonia Scholars Program
Congratulations to Ruben Petreaca who was named the Pelotonia Scholars Program "Scientific Reviewer of the Year" at the annual Scholars Symposium. Ruben is a tireless advocate for Pelotonia, and…
Molecular Genetics Club elects new officers
The Molecular Genetics club is proud to announce their new executive committee for the 2026/27 academic year!
President: Madelyn Isbel (previous secretary)
Vice President: Riya Sutaria …
Amanda Bird receives Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching
Well deserved congratulations to Amanda Bird (Associate Professor in the Departments of Human Sciences and Molecular Genetics) who was awarded Ohio State's most distinguished teaching award! The…
Molecular Genetics hosts field trips for local elementary schools!
During Spring 2026, fourth and fifth graders from four of our seven BioEYES partner schools (Barrington ES, Hamilton STEM, Lindbergh ES, and Parkmoor ES) visited OSU West Campus for a field trip to…
New grant to Susan Cole
Congratulations to Susan Cole who just received funding from the American Heart Association. This Innovative Project Bridge funding will allow her to continue her collaboration with Venkat Gopalan…
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to Paolo Sinopoli
Congratulations to Paolo Sinopoli, who recently learned he was awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Paolo is a senior in Molecular Genetics, and during his…
Christin Burd wins Harlan Hatcher award
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Christin Burd is a 2026 recipient of the Harlan Hatcher Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award! This award recognizes a full professor who has a truly…