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• International Agreements

  With the goal of internationalizing Ohio State’s comprehensive range of activities in research, education, and outreach, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) partners with Ohio State academic units to develop and manage a wide array of international collaborations, from general Memoranda of Understanding to more specific joint efforts, which are formalized as Memoranda of Agreement, Student Exchange Agreements and collaborative degree programs. We encourage you to explore the motivation, policies, and practices associated with collaborative agreements by reviewing these guidelines and instructions to help you develop an effective new or revised partnership agreement.

  If you decide to pursue an institutional agreement for the benefit of your academic unit and college, you should find this section of our website to be a good guide. In addition, we strongly suggest that you schedule an appointment with OIA's partnership specialist Joanna Kukielka-Blaser ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 614-292-9999) to discuss the best way to achieve your objectives and adhere to university guidelines and procedures.

  Supplemental Information

  Powerpoint presentations given at the February 2009 and 2010 annual conference of the Association of International Education Administrators.

  • Meaningful Cont(r)acts: The Role of Memoranda of Agreement - presented by Dieter Wanner, Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, The Ohio State University (2009)
  • Principles and Practices of International Agreements - presented by Bailian Li, Vice Provost for International Affairs, North Carolina State University (2009)
  • Dual and Joint Degrees - Values and Questions - presented by Dieter Wanner, Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, The Ohio State University (2010)

   

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• Grant and Scholarship Recipients

  The Office of International Affairs recently distributed more than $250,000 in scholarships and grants to 27 faculty, 15 graduate students and 32 undergraduates to be used for research projects or student programs that are international in scope. The International Affairs grant program supports projects that advance the understanding of foreign countries, cultures and peoples through academic study.

  A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants from the Office of International Affairs, Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays programs.

  2012-2013 Grant and Scholarship Recipients

  • International Affairs Grant Spring 2013
  • Phyllis Krumm Scholarship
  • Sonkin-Bergman-Wasserman Scholarship
  • Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship

  2011-2012 Grant and Scholarship Recipients

  • Endowed Fund for Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarship
  • Francille M. Firebaugh Study Abroad Scholarship
  • Gateway Research Seed Grant
  • International Affairs Grant Spring 2012
  • Jutta and Peter Neckermann Study Abroad Scholarship
  • Phyllis Krumm Scholarship
  • U.S. Fulbright Scholars Program
  • Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship

  Previous Years Recipients

  • 2011 - 2012 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2010 - 2011 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2009 - 2010 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2008 - 2009 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2007 - 2008 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2006 - 2007 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2005 - 2006 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2004 - 2005 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 2003 - 2004 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
  • 1998 - 2003 Grant and Scholarship Recipients

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  • 1998-2003
    A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs during the 1998-2003 academic year.

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  • 2003-2004
    A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs during the 2003-2004 academic year.

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  • 2004-2005
    A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs during the 2004-2005 academic year.

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  • 2005-2006
    A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs during the 2005-2006 academic year.

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  • 2006-2007
    A listing of faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs during the 2006-2007 academic year.

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  • 2007-2008
    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs, Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays during the 2007-2008 academic year.

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  • 2008-2009
    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2008-2009 academic year.

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  • 2009-2010

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2009-2010 academic year.

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  • 2010-2011

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2010-2011 academic year.

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  • 2011-2012

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2011-2012 academic year.

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  • 2012-2013

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2012-2013 academic year.

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  • Recipients 2003-2004

    The Office of International Affairs 2003 - 2004 Grant Recipients for Faculty International Travel, Graduate Student International Travel and Interdisciplinary Lectures, Seminars, & Conferences on International Themes.

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  • Recipients 2004-2005

    The Office of International Affairs announces the 2004 - 2005 Grant Recipients in Interdisciplinary Lectures, Seminars and Conferences on International Themes, Faculty International Travel Grants, The Phyllis Krumm Memorial International Scholarship, and Graduate Student Dissertation/MA Thesis Research Travel Grants.

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  • Recipients 2005-2006

    The Office of International Affairs announces the 2005 - 2006 Grant Recipients in Interdisciplinary Lectures, Seminars and Conferences on International Themes, Faculty International Travel Grants, The Phyllis Krumm Memorial International Scholarship, and Graduate Student Dissertation/MA Thesis Research Travel Grants.

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  • Recipients 2006-2007

    Eight faculty members from The Ohio State University have been selected as recipients of the Fall 2007 Faculty Research Grants sponsored by the Office of International Affairs. Faculty members were able to receive research grants up to $5,000 in the categories of "Interdisciplinary Lectures, Seminars and Conferences" or "International Research Travel".

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  • Recipients 2007-2008

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  • Recipients 2008-2009

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  • Recipients 2009-2010

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  • Recipients 2010-2011

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2010-2011 academic year.

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  • Recipients 2011-2012

    A listing of Ohio State faculty, staff and students who received grants and scholarships from the Office of International Affairs and Fulbright-Hays during the 2011-2012 academic year.

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  • Recipients 2012-2013

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• About Us

  The Office of International Affairs cultivates and nurtures the growth of global perspectives at The Ohio State University. As Ohio State enhances its mission for high distinction in international education, scholarship, and public service, the Office of International Affairs provides leadership and innovation to facilitate international opportunities for our students and faculty, and makes educational resources accessible for the campus, our international guests, and the community beyond. We also stimulate activities that celebrate diverse cultures, foster the exchange of ideas, serve as the central information hub for international activities, and support the growing international dimension of Ohio State.

  
  The Office of International Affairs is under the umbrella of the Office of Academic Affairs, which creates and supports an environment that helps advance Ohio State's overarching mission of becoming the finest land grant institution in the nation.

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  • International Travel Health and Safety

    The Office of International Affairs is dedicated to providing access to a wide variety of education abroad opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse Ohio State student population. Study Abroad can take many forms -- programs managed through the Office of International Affairs or by Ohio State's professional colleges, internships, research, field work and service-learning. Maximizing the safety and well being of students, faculty and staff who travel abroad on official business is of utmost concern. This involves tracking student activity abroad, providing supplemental insurance, consultation on risk abatement and best practices for health and safety, orientation for students, faculty and staff, and creating mechanisms for both limiting severe incidents abroad and responding quickly and efficiently to incidents when they occur.

    The Office of International Affairs monitors information relevant to the safety of students abroad, from official sources as well as domestic and international partners and colleagues. In addition to other sources of evidence of potential risk to students, primary consideration is given to Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts issued by the U.S. Department of State, as principal factors in determining whether the University will allow education abroad programs to run under its auspices. The basic premise from which we operate is that, except in special circumstances, Ohio State will not offer or support study abroad in countries that are under a State Department Travel Warning. Requests for exemptions on special circumstances are evaluated on a program-by-program basis through a process established by the Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee reporting to the provost.

    In addition to looking to State Department travel advisories for guidance, the Office of International Affairs consults regularly with the education abroad professional community on international safety and security. Principal resources include the Forum on Education Abroad, the Study Abroad Directors’ group in the Committee for Institutional Cooperation, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), and the SECUSSA Safety and Welfare Committee.

    • Information for Faculty and Staff
    • Information for Students

    Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee (SAHSC)

    The Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee (SAHSC), appointed by the provost, was established to develop guidelines and formulate policies to maintain the health and safety of Ohio State students, faculty and staff who study, conduct research or conduct business in another country. The committee meets occasionally as required to review and discuss policies. The committee is also responsible for reviewing petitions by students planning to study in countries with current Department of State Travel Warnings and to recommend a prudent course of action to the provost.

    Committee members include: Herb Asher, Special Assistant to the President; Wayne Carlson, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education; James Jacobs, Director of Student Health; Grace Johnson, Director, Study Abroad; Jan Neiger, Associate Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs; and Adrienne Strong, an undergraduate student majoring in biomedical science. William Brustein, Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs and Dieter Wanner, Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, are the committee’s co-conveners.

    SAHSC policies

    • Travel Warnings: Any student traveling to study, conduct research or field work or participate in an internship in another country  with a Department of State Travel Warning must present a petition for traveling under these circumstances. The committee’s recommendation to the provost will depend on the academic value of the travel to the student’s curriculum, as well as on the current security and health conditions in the target country that may affect the student’s safety. Students traveling on an approved Ohio State study abroad program should present such a petition one month prior to the application deadline. Students traveling independently to conduct research, field work, etc. should present a Travel Warning Petition a minimum of 60 days prior to proposed travel.
    • Scholarships: The use of Ohio State-based scholarships for study abroad in countries under a current Department of State Travel Warning are subject to additional restrictions. Undergraduate students may only receive such awards for Ohio State recognized programs and contingent on receiving approval from SAHSC for such travel. Graduate and professional students proposing to travel for an individual project to a region currently under a Department of State Travel Warning may be eligible for such financial support pending approval of their travel petition to the Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee.
    • Eligibility Requirements: This policy outlines eligibility thresholds that students must meet in order to study abroad.

    For further information, please contact Grace Johnson, director, Study Abroad.

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  • Faculty Grants

    The Office of International Affairs funds grants that are made available to faculty members for interdisciplinary conferences and workshops on international themes, travel, international collaborative research, pre-dissertation research, as well as study abroad programs. We also serve as the campus representative for the Fulbright Scholars program.

    The Fulbright Scholar Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries and promote collaboration and the exchange of ideas among students, faculty, professionals, and teachers.

    All of these grant programs serve to promote international educational opportunities that will have a lasting impact on increasing global awareness and understanding.

    Additional grant and scholarship opportunities in Japan, Korea and China are available from the East Asian Studies Center.

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  • Vice Provost

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  • Graduate/Professional Student

    The Ohio State Office of International Affairs provides scholarships and grants for graduate students. Visit the links below to learn more about the International Affairs Grant, the Sonkin-Bergman-Wasserman Families' Scholarship for International Understanding and Peace, the Phyllis Krumm Scholarship, the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad, the FLAS Fellowships, and the Mershon Center Graduate Student Grants.

    Click on the links below to browse grant and scholarship opportunities for graduate students. Additional grant and scholarship opportunities in Japan, Korea and China are available from the East Asian Studies Center.

    Visit our Study Abroad Scholarships page for a list of study abroad scholarships, international travel grants and funding for research abroad provided by Ohio State University colleges, departments and units, as well some external funding opportunities.

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  • Undergraduate Students

    The Ohio State Office of International Affairs provides scholarships and grants for undergraduate students. Visit the links below to learn more about the Jutta and Peter Neckermann Study Abroad Scholarship, the Endowed Fund for Short-Term Study Abroad, the Francille M. Firebaugh Study Abroad Scholarship, the Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship and the Ralph D. Mershon Study Abroad Scholarship.

    Visit our Study Abroad Scholarships page for a list of study abroad scholarships, international travel grants and funding for research abroad provided by Ohio State University colleges, departments and units, as well some external funding opportunities. Additional grant and scholarship opportunities in Japan, Korea and China are available from the East Asian Studies Center.

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  • About Us

    The Office of International Affairs cultivates and nurtures the growth of global perspectives at The Ohio State University. As Ohio State enhances its mission for high distinction in international education, scholarship, and public service, the Office of International Affairs provides leadership and innovation to facilitate international opportunities for our students and faculty, and makes educational resources accessible for the campus, our international guests, and the community beyond. We also stimulate activities that celebrate diverse cultures, foster the exchange of ideas, serve as the central information hub for international activities, and support the growing international dimension of Ohio State.

    Visit Overview to learn more about the office or download the International Affairs brochure Promoting Global Perspectives. The 2009-2010 Annual Report documents recent accomplishments and activities.

    The Office of International Affairs is under the umbrella of the Office of Academic Affairs, which creates and supports an environment that helps advance Ohio State's overarching mission of becoming the finest land grant institution in the nation.

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  • Fulbright

    Fulbright at Ohio State

    The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright provides participants the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

    The Office of International Affairs administers the Fulbright Scholar Program for Ohio State faculty and professional staff and the visiting Fulbright Fellows. In addition, International Affairs oversees the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program for graduate students, which is administered through the U.S. Department of Education.

    Fulbright Week at Ohio State is April 15 - 19

    The Graduate School, the Undergraduate Fellowship Office and the Office of International Affairs have combined efforts to provide a full week of events acknowledging past Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays recipients, hosting workshops, information sessions and open houses, designed to inform potential faculty, undergraduate and graduate student applicants about the opportunities available through the Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays programs. All faculty, professionals and students are welcome to participate in a myriad of activities that will be scheduled during the 4th annual Fulbright Week at Ohio State, April 15 - 19, 2013. Visit Fulbright Week at Ohio State for complete schedule.

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  • Overview

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  • International Education Outreach

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  • Make a Donation

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  • Contact Us

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  • Presentations

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• International Students & Scholars

  Through oia.osu.edu, international students and scholars can find information about the types of visas needed for their stay in the United States, links to academic programs, how to pay their tuition, housing options, an overview of the campus and life in Columbus, and much more.

  Immigration coordinators offer information regarding immigration regulations, orientation sessions, administer social, cultural, and educational programming. All of these services help ensure that international students, scholars, and their families have the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal goals during their time at Ohio State.

  Advising Hours

  International Students

  • Immigration Coordinators are available for walk-in advising in Oxley Hall Room 100
    Monday - Thursday 1 - 4 p.m.

  • Students must schedule an appointment with an immigration coordinator for Fridays, 1 - 4 p.m.

  International Scholars

  • Scholars may schedule an appointment via the online system.

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  • Pre-Arrival Information

    Summer 2013 Pre-Arrival Information

    This is a resource for incoming international students covering topics such as check-in, orientation, housing, health information and fee payment.

    As an international student, you are required by the United States Department of Homeland Security to report to the Office of International Affairs prior to the beginning of your academic program. New students are required to attend both the check-in and orientation program; and returning students are required to attend the mandatory check-in (and are welcome to attend the orientation, if desired).

    Mandatory international student check-in will be held in Oxley Hall from Monday, June 3, 2013 through Friday, June 7, 2013 (excluding weekends and holidays).

    In order to pre-register for check-in, please visit:

    Monday, June 3
    Tuesday, June 4
    Wednesday, June 5
    Thursday, June 6
    Friday, June 7

    Please be aware that the check-in and orientation process involves multiple mandatory steps including orientation, placement tests if applicable, course registration, and a health screening. On average it takes 5 - 7 days to complete the process. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

    Orientation will be held in 10 Page Hall on Thursday, June 6, 2013 for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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  • International Exchange Students

    The Ohio State University International Exchange Program (IEP)

    The J-1 exchange visitor program was developed in 1961 by an act of Congress and is administered by the U.S. Department of State, with its main goal to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges."

    Exchange students are admitted in a non-degree status at the undergraduate or graduate level to attend Ohio State for autumn semester, spring semester, or both autumn and spring semesters. Students are expected to return to their home university after the completion of their exchange study.

    2013-2014 Academic Term Dates:
    Autumn Semester 2013: August 21, 2013 - December 15, 2013
    Spring Semester 2014: January 6, 2014 - May 4, 2014

    Applications for exchange study will be reviewed only if a valid student exchange agreement exists between the Ohio State University and the applicant’s home university. If you are unsure about whether or not a valid student exchange agreement exists between Ohio State and your home university, please consult with the international office at your home institution or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

    Important note: The Fisher College of Business at Ohio State, through its International Business Office, has exchange programs established with over 20 partner business schools. Students interested in applying to one of the business exchange programs affiliated with Fisher are encouraged to visit the Fisher webpage for inbound exchange students.

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  • Department Guide

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  • F-1 and J-1 Students

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  • Website Links

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  • Terms to Know

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  • Services

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  • Getting Involved

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  • Parenting

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  • Spouses and Families

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  • Living in Columbus

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  • Transportation

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  • Safety

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  • Health Insurance
    Ohio State does have certain health insurance requirements for its international students and scholars. It is important to carefully read the information about selecting the health insurance program that will be best for you, immunizations that may be necessary, what type of medical history would be appropriate to bring with you and the medical services that are available to you and your families on campus.

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  • Admissions

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  • Legal Resources

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  • Taxpayer ID

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  • Social Security Number

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  • Permanent Residency

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  • TN Visa Holders

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  • H-1B Visa Holders

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  • J-1 Visiting Scholars

    The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. The "J" exchange visitor program is designed to promote the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills in the fields of education, arts and sciences. Participants through The Ohio State University include professors coming to teach or carry out research at institutions of higher learning; research scholars; and international visitors coming for the purpose of traveling, observing, consulting, conducting research, sharing or demonstrating specialized knowledge or skills.

    Visit How to become a J-1 Scholar for more information.

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  • Travel Checklists

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  • Visa Information

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  • Prospective Faculty, Staff and Visiting Scholars

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  • Workshops

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  • Travel

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  • Employment

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  • F-2 and J-2 Visa Holders

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  • Current Students

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  • Tools and Resources
    Resources for international students and scholars.

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  • Life at Ohio State

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    Ohio State is one of the largest universities in the U.S. and offers many different resources to students. This section will familiarize you with different resources, services and activities that are available to you as an Ohio State student. Ohio State and the city of Columbus offer a variety of social, cultural, sporting, and recreational events. Please take a look at this information and enjoy the activities the university and the city of Columbus have to offer!

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  • Taxes and Social Security

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  • International Scholars

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  • International Students

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  • H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker

    The H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker non-immigrant classification allows a foreign national to work in the U.S. in a position considered to be in a "specialty occupation." This means the position must require highly specialized knowledge and skills to perform the position and require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. In addition, the employer must pay the prevailing wage or higher and attest to certain working conditions under U.S. Department of Labor laws.

    The process to apply for an H-1B is complex due to U.S. Government labor and immigration laws and regulations that protect the foreign worker from abuse and ensure jobs for U.S. workers. The amount of time it takes to get an approved H-1B status is often difficult to estimate because processing times of the government agencies fluctuate and change without notice.

    The employer, not the foreign national, applies to the government agencies for the H-1B classification. Documentation must be provided to demonstrate the employer is paying the required wage rate and meeting the required working conditions; that the job is a specialty occupation; and that the foreign national meets the requirements for the job. These materials and related forms are compiled into an “H-1B petition” and submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for approval of the H-1B.

    Below are articles describing the H-1B petition process and related regulations. H-1B application materials can be found at Department Guide. For an explanation the related immigration documents and terms see Terms to Know.

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• Study Abroad

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  • Get a Passport

    

    "Opportunities for service trips and sessions abroad can come quickly. Having a passport in hand will empower students by giving them access to those life-changing experiences."

    - President E. Gordon Gee

     

    Studying abroad promotes cross-cultural understanding, broadens your worldview, and prepares you for your future. Having a passport in your hand will open doors to international opportunities - whether they are on the same continent or across the globe.

    Quick Facts

    • Nearly 20 percent of Ohio State undergraduates have a study abroad experience before they graduate
    • 70 percent of Americans don't have a passport
    • The U.S. Department of State issued more than 13 million passports in 2010
    • It typically takes at least six weeks for a passport application to be processed
    • Starting June 1, 2009, Americans need a passport to travel by air, land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean
    • The Canadian border is a four hour drive from Columbus, Ohio

     

    Profiles

    • Gordon Gee
    • Andréa Grotolli
    • Drew Enigk
    • Kaeleigh Farrish
    • Samantha Boch
    • Jordan Davis

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  • Study Abroad Expo

    

    The 2013 Ohio State Study Abroad Expo will be held on September 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Great Hall Meeting Room in the Ohio Union.

    During the expo, there will be tables set up so students can speak to experts about studying abroad. This year we have added ongoing supplementary workshops that will take place in conference rooms on the third floor of the Union. These workshops will run back-to-back throughout the day, covering topics such as how to get started studying abroad, how to get a passport, funding options, research opportunities and area-specific information sessions.

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  • Profiles

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  • Application and Policies

    The Office of International Affairs has a number of guidelines to ensure a smooth study abroad application process. Before you apply, make sure that you read these guidelines and policies carefully.

    Please note that study abroad application fee will only be refunded if you are not accepted to your study abroad program, or if you submit a written request to withdraw your application prior to the application deadline. Make sure you understand all guidelines, policies and deadlines before you apply.

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  • Coming Home

    Welcome home! We hope you had a safe, successful and life-changing study abroad experience. Now that you have returned to Ohio State, there are a few final steps in the study abroad process you'll need to complete.

    Make sure you understand the changes you will go though during this final stage of culture shock, including those that may impact your health. We've also provided information on staying engaged with the international dimensions of life at Ohio State, as well as how your time abroad can continue to enhance your academic career. You may no longer be abroad, but the Office of International Affairs is still committed to your continued success.

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  • Getting Started

    The Office of International Affairs administers study abroad programming at Ohio State, which allows you to engage in cross-cultural interactions and enjoy a rewarding educational experience in another country — all at the same time.

    At Ohio State, you have the opportunity to study abroad with take classes through an exchange program or foreign university, complete an independent study or service learning project, conduct research or participate in an internship program. Of the more than 100 programs in 40 different countries, there's one especially designed with you in mind.

    Study abroad can expand your worldview, enhance your career prospects and ultimately change your life. Getting started is an exciting prospect, and we'll provide guidance every step of the way, whether you're weighing your study abroad options, selecting the program that's right for you or exploring how to fund it. Let us help you make this incredible opportunity a reality.
    
    

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  • Preparing to Depart

    Congratulations on your acceptance into your study abroad program! There are a number of tasks you'll need to complete before you leave the United States. Make sure you read the pre-departure checklist carefully to ensure a smooth departure.

    Consider bookmarking this page on your laptop, smartphone or tablet, or if you are not taking any of those items abroad with you, copy down the URL and keep it handy. You will then have quick access to guidelines on what to do in an emergency, as well as who you can contact for help. You'll also find a full copy of the study abroad handbook for your reference and convenience. 

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  • Faculty and Resident Director Resources

    The Study Abroad unit of the Office of International Affairs facilitates the development and implementation of international programming for all Ohio State students, but cannot do so without the involvement of engaged faculty and staff.

    There are a number of resources available for faculty and academic units interested in developing study abroad opportunities, or those currently engaged in study abroad programming.

    • Developing study abroad opportunities: The Office of International Affairs’ established guidelines for developing Ohio State study abroad opportunities provide information on the different types of study abroad programming, as well as information on proposal submission, Office of International Affairs and college-level approval processes, services and deadlines.
      
      
    • Planning non-credit bearing international opportunities: Explore the provided guidelines and best practices for faculty, staff and student organizations planning non-credit bearing international opportunities for Ohio State students.
      
      
    • Understanding the core functions and services of study abroad at Ohio State: The staff of the Study Abroad unit in the Office of International Affairs perform a number of essential functions and services, including advising and outreach; comprehensive application management; pre-departure orientation; risk management; program coordination; new program development and consultation; financial management; and scholarship administration, as detailed in this comprehensive list of services.
      
      
    • Understanding policies, procedures and guidelines: Developing a study abroad program requires commitment, time and energy on the part of academic units, resident directors and the Office of International Affairs. To conserve resources, streamline processes and benefit students, there are study abroad policies, itinerary and budgetary guidelines and financial procedures in place to guide effective and timely program development.
      
      
    • Understanding credit allocation: The Council on Academic Affairs has approved a thorough set of university-wide guidelines for credit allocation for education abroad programs.
      
      
    • Serving as a resident director: The resident director handbook provides information on the roles and responsibilities of the study abroad resident director in every phase of the study abroad experience.
      
      
    • Staying safe and healthy abroad: Faculty, staff and resident directors accompanying students to international locations for the purpose of study abroad, research, internships, special projects, conferences and/or service learning are provided with comprehensive health and safety information, and are required to comply with basic university risk management procedures. Additionally, the Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee was appointed by the provost to develop guidelines and policies to maintain the health and safety of Ohio State students, faculty and staff studying abroad or conducting research or business in another country. 

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• News
  News from the Ohio State Office of International Affairs.

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  • In the Media
    In the Media

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  • News Releases
    News Releases

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  • Global Perspectives

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  • Study Abroad News

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    2

  • International Student News

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    22

  • International Scholar News

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    4

  • Profiles

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• Events

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  • Graduation Reception

    A celebration for international students graduating from Ohio State that is co-hosted by the Office of International Affairs and The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Register for the Spring 2013 Graduation Reception on Friday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cartoon Room at the Ohio Union.

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    15

  • Fulbright Reception

    An annual event hosted by the President E. Gordon Gee and the Office of International Affairs to honor and recognize Ohio State University faculty and students who have earned Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays grants as well as international scholars who come to Ohio State on Fulbright grants.

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    15

  • Taste of OSU

    Taste of OSU is an evening of cultural performances on stage, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 30 different international and ethnic clubs on campus. Food tickets $1 each (samples of international cuisine). Admission to event free. Taste of OSU 2013 is on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Ohio Union.

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    24

  • Wolfe Study Abroad Luncheon

    The Wolfe Study Abroad Luncheon is an annual event that celebrates the students who received scholarships to study abroad through the Wolfe Scholarship Fund. The Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship has helped more than 250 undergraduate students from Ohio participate in a study abroad program.

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    24

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    An annual event, Thanksgiving Dinner brings together the campus community of students, faculty and staff unable to return home for the long holiday weekend. An Ohio State Signature Event, Thanksgiving Dinner is supported by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of International Affairs, University Residences and Dining Services and The Ohio State University Alumni Association. The Ohio State Thanksgiving Dinner is featured in a U.S. News & World Report article: 5 College Thanksgiving Traditions and photos of the event are in this Thanksgiving Traditions Slideshow.

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    11

  • International Education Week

    The week of November 11-16, 2012 marks the twelfth annual celebration of International Education Week. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is an opportunity to promote a broader understanding of world cultures. Ohio State joins thousands of other institutions worldwide participating in events that bring an international perspective to college campuses. Connect with IEW 2012 online via Facebook.

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    5

  • International Scholar Research Exposition

    The International Scholar Research Exposition showcases some of the world-class research undertaken by the more than 1,600 international visiting scholars at The Ohio State University. This exposition recognizes the scholars presence on campus and the significant contribution they make to the university and the global community. Research summaries of the 2012 scholar participants can be viewed online.

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    10

  • Photography Competition & Exhibition

    For more than 10 years, the Office of International Affairs has hosted an annual Photography Competition where Ohio State faculty, staff, students and visiting scholars are invited to submit photos taken outside of the United States. Photographers enter  photos in a number of categories, which in the past have included People, Places, Animals, Signs and Transportation, among others. First, second and third prizes, as well as a number of honorable mentions, are awarded in each category, and one photograph is named "Best in Show."

    The International Photography Exhibition, which includes the winning photographs from the competition, is currently on display in the East Art Lounge in the Ohio Union on the main campus. These photographs will be showcased during November and December of 2012.

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    19

  • 2009 Photo Exhibition

    The 2009 International Photography Exhibition featured 31 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in three categories: People, Places and Food. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    31

  • 2008 Photo Exhibition

    The 2008 International Photography Exhibition featured 31 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in three categories: People, Places and Transportation. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    31

  • 2007 Photo Exhibition

    The 2007 International Photography Exhibition featured 31 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in three categories: People, Places and OSU Spirit. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    31

  • 2006 Photo Exhibition

    The 2006 International Photography Exhibition featured 44 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    43

  • 2005 Photo Exhibition

    The 2005 International Photography Exhibition featured 38 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    38

  • 2004 Photo Exhibition

    The 2004 International Photography Exhibition featured 74 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    74

  • 2003 Photo Exhibition

    The 2003 International Photography Exhibition featured 53 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    53

  • 2002 Photo Exhibition

    The 2002 International Photography Exhibition featured 25 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    25

  • 2001 Photo Exhibition

    The 2001 International Photography Exhibition featured 24 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in two categories: People and Places. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit.

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    24

  • Student Leadership Reception

    International students enjoy an unique opportunity to meet and mingle with The Ohio State University President Gordon Gee at the annual International Student Leadership Reception. Recently held at Ohio Stadium, this reception gives students the chance to speak directly with the President about topics related to international students and internationalizing the Ohio State campus.

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    6

  • 2010 Photo Exhibition

    The 2010 International Photography Exhibition featured 33 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in three categories: People, Places and Animals. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit. The exhibition photos are also on Facebook in the International Photography Exhibition 2010 album.

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    33

  • 2011 Photo Exhibition

    The 2011 International Photography Exhibition features 41 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in four categories: People, Places, Signs and Arts & Music. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit. The exhibition is on display in the East Art Lounge at The Ohio Union until December 31, 2011. The exhibition photos are also on Facebook in the International Photography Exhibition 2011 album.

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    41

  • 2012 Photo Exhibition

    The 2012 International Photography Exhibition features 41 original photographs taken overseas by Ohio State students, staff and faculty. The Office of International Affairs annual Photography Exhibition includes a Best in Show winner, first, second and third place awards in three categories: People, Places and Transportation. Additional honorable mentions were also chosen to include in the exhibit. The exhibition is on display in the East Art Lounge at The Ohio Union until December 31, 2012. The exhibition photos are also on Facebook in the International Photography Exhibition 2012 album.

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    40

  • 2012 Cultural Performances

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    14

  • 2011 Cultural Performances

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    14

  • 2010 Cultural Performances

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    12

• Research Summaries

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  • 2012 Research Summaries

    2012 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Ekrem Lutfi Aksakal and Kenan Barik, Soil Science and Plant Nutrients (Turkey)
      Spatio-temporal variations in soil carbon credit by conservation agriculture
      Faculty Mentor: Khandakar Islam 

    • Ana Cristina Arciniega, OARDC - Plant Pathology (Ecuador)
      Optimizing management of cucumber downy mildew to currently used fungicides
      Faculty Mentor: Sally Miller

    • Leopoldo Ferreira de Oliveira Bernardi, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (Brazil)
      Biodiversity and biogeography of Opilioacarida from Brazil
      Faculty Mentor: Hans Klompen 

    • Chih-Chin Chen, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Taiwan)
      Engineering acetogenic Clostridia for ethanol and n-butanol production from CO₂
      Faculty Mentor: Shang-Tian Yang

    • Tzu-Ching Chiang, Psychology (Taiwan)
      Neural Processing of Bimodal Tasks: An fMRI Study
      Faculty Mentor: Zhong-Ling Lu

    • Carlos Josué Esquivel Palma, OARDC - Department of Entomology (Guatelmala)
      Characterization of gene expression in Malpighian tubules of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus
      Faculty Mentor: Peter M. Piermarini

    • Simone Fiorenti and Jacopo Guanetti, Center for Automotive Research (Italy)
      PbA Battery-Supercapacitor System: Concept Design Demonstration
      Faculty Mentors: Yann Guezennec and Simona Onori

    • Kasturi Ganesh Barki, Surgery - Davis Heart & Lung Institute (India)
      Prostaglandin E2 Induces Oncostatin M Expression in Human Chronic Wound Macrophages through Axl Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Pathway
      Faculty Mentor: Sashwati Roy 

    • Subhadip Ghatak, Surgery - Davis Heart & Lung Institute (India)
      Dicer ablation in keratinocytes impairs wound re-epithelialization by elevation of p21^waf1/cip1
      Faculty Mentor: Chandra Sen

    • Shota Gogichaishvili, Chemistry and Biochemistry (Georgia)
      Isothermal amplification and quantification of DNA using quadruplex primers with intrinsic fluorescence
      Faculty Mentor: Besik Kankia 

    • Di Guo, Electrical and Computer Engineering (China)
      A general framework of decentralized demand response in smart grid
      Faculty Mentor: Wei Zhang

    • Tadesse Eguale Habtemariam, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Ethiopia)
      Biofilm formation and multicelluar morphotypes of Salmonella enterica serovars isolated from animals and humans in Ethiopia
      Faculty Mentor: John Gunn

    • Seyed Ali Hosseini, OARDC - Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics (Iran)
      Chromosome fragile sites and genome instability
      Faculty Mentor: Kay Huebner

    • Nigatu Kebede Wubie, Pathology (Ethiopia)
      Multilocus microsatellite mapping and identification in Leishmania aethiopica
      Faculty Mentor: Abhay R. Satoskar

    • Mohamed Koubaa, Center for Applied Plant Science (Tunisia)
      ¹³C-based metabolic flux analysis in maize embryos; an approach to identify novel pathways for metabolic engineering
      Faculty Mentor: Ana Paula Alonso

    • Gabriel Loli Bazo and Luis Otavio Rehder, Horticulture and Crop Science (Brazil)
      Influence of sowing depth of different corn (Zea mays L.) cultivars on crop emergence and root system morphology
      Faculty Mentor: Mark Bennett

    • Li Mao, BMI - School of Information and Control Engineering (China)
      Automatic segmentation of epidermis region from GVHD microscopy images
      Faculty Mentor: Metin N. Gurcan

    • Julius Medardus, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Tanzania)
      Selective Pressure and Impact on Salmonella enterica from Swine Production Environment in the U.S
      Faculty Mentor: Wondwossen A Gebreyes

    • Ivan Mendoza Bravo, Materials Science and Engineering (Mexico)
      Solidification behavior in dissimilar metal welds
      Faculty Mentor: John C. Lippold

    • Ulyana Muñoz Acuña, Pharmacy (Sweden)
      Goyazensolide from Piptocoma rufescence inhibits NF-κB in vitro and tumor development in vivo
      Faculty Mentor: Esperanza Carcache de Blanco

    • M Khalid Khan Niazi, Biomedical Informatics (Pakistan)
      Quantification of Biological Structures from Images of Immunostained Slides
      Faculty Mentor: Metin Gurcan

    • Xiaowa Nie, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (China)
      Density Functional Theory Studies of CO₂ Electrochemical Reduction on Copper Catalysts
      Faculty Mentor: Aravind Asthagiri

    • Benear Apollo Obanda, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Kenya)
      The molecular characterization of non- typeable methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clones
      Faculty Mentor: Wondwossen Gebreyes

    • Tamyris Oliveira, Dentistry (Brazil)
      Acute Systemic Responses to Periodontal Surgical Therapy
      Faculty Mentor: Dimitris N. Tatakis

    • Tamar Partskhaladze, Chemistry (Georgia)
      Quadruplex priming amplification coupled with EXPAR for point-of-care diagnostics
      Faculty Mentor: Besik Kankia 

    • Lusiana Françoisse Pessoa de Farias, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Brazil)
      Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Salmonella serotypes isolated from wildlife in Ohio
      Faculty Mentor: Wondwossen A Gebreyes 

    • Guilherme Santana de Moura, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Brazil)
      Isolation, Characterization and Molecular Epidemiology of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in sheep Milk in American and Brazilian herds
      Faculty Mentor: Wondwossen A Gebreyes 

    • Natasha Sarkar, History (India)
      The Modern Plague: India Responds To The Culture Of The Macabre (1896-1914)
      Faculty Mentor: John Brooke

    • Simone A. Silva, Plant Science/ Seed Production and Technology (Brazil)
      Priming for improved germination in stored wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum L.)
      Faculty Mentors: Mark Bennett and Pablo Jourdan

    • Ricardo Simpson, Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering (Chile)
      Fractional Calculus As A Mathematical Tool To Improve The Modeling Of Mass Transfer Phenomena In Food Processing
      Faculty Mentor: Sudhir Sastry

    • Chiara Uglietti, Byrd Polar Research Center (Italy)
      Environmental changes recorded in an Andean glacier during the last 500 years
      Faculty Mentor: Lonnie G Thompson 

    • Andréia Vielmo, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Brazil)
      Characterization and Genetic Relationship Between Campylobacter Strains from American and Brazilian Isolates
      Faculty Mentor: Wondwossen A. Gebreyes 

    • Doris Ivette Villalobos Vera, Materials Science and Engineering (Mexico)
      Sigma Phase Precipitation In Hyper-Duplex Stainless Steels
      Faculty Mentor: John C. Lippold 

    • Honghong Wang, Materials Science and Engineering (China)
      Copper Precipitation during Repeated Thermal Cycling of Steel Weld Metal
      Faculty Mentor: S. S. Babu 

    • Nicolas Wein, Children's Hospital - Pediatrics (France)
      Alternate translational initiation and amelioration of phenotype in the DMD gene
      Faculty Mentor: Kevin M. Flanigan

    • Zufan Sisay Worku, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Ethiopia)
      Molecular Characterization of Porcine Sapoviruses and Noroviruses
      Faculty Mentor: Linda J. Saif

    • Zhenzhen Zu, Comprehensive Cancer Center (China)
      Chemoprevention of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Natural Food Products
      Faculty Mentor: Tong Chen

    • Xiaodong Zhang, Geography (China)
      PPGIS-based Stress Risk Assessment and Mapping for Crop Growing Environment
      Faculty Mentor: Daniel Sui

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    42

  • 2011 Research Summaries

    2011 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Adeline Chaffiol, Children's Hospital - Pediatrics (France)
      Mutation-directed studies on the function of the dystrophin ZZ domain and challenges to skipping of duplicated exons in DMD
      Faculty Mentor: Kevin Flanigan
    
    
    • Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Germany)
      MiR-3151, a Novel microRNA Embedded in BAALC, Independently Impacts on the Clinical Outcome of Older Patients with De Novo Cytogenetically Normal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (CN-AML)
      Faculty Mentors: Albert de la Chapelle and Clara D. Bloomfield
    
    
    • Kasturi Ganesh Barki, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery (India)
      PGE2 Induces Oncostatin M expression in human chronic wound macrophages by AXL receptor Tyrosine Kinase Pathway
      Faculty Mentor: Sashwati Roy
    
    
    • Marcelo Goyzueta Altamirano, OARDC - Entomology (Bolivia)
      Agritourism suitability model
      Faculty Mentor: Casey Hoy
    
    
    • MD. Ashraful Haque, OARDC - Department of Plant Pathology (Bangladesh)
      Screening of corn genotypes with introgressed Wsm loci for resistance to the potyviruses Johnsongrass mosaic virus (JGMV) and Sorghum mosaic virus (SrMV)
      Faculty Mentor: Lucy Stewart
    
    
    • Andrea Herrera Valderrama, Molecular Genetics (Colombia)
      Approach on the Sorghum bicolor L. flavonoid biosynthesis
      Faculty Mentor: Erich Grotewold
    
    
    • Tiina Jarvinen, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Finland)
      Linkage study suggests common genetic determinants for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis
      Faculty Mentor: Albert de la Chapelle
    
    
    • Yongje Kim, School of Earth Sciences (South Korea)
      Novel Technologies for Best Management of Non-point Source Pollution
      Faculty Mentor: Franklin Schwartz
    
    
    • Yoo Ra Kim, Electrical and Computer Engineering (South Korea)
      Delay-capacity tradeoffs for mobile wireless networks
      Faculty Mentor: Ness B. Shroff
    
    
    • Xiangbin Kong, Environment and Natural Resources (China)
      Long-term land Use and Management effects on Soil Organic Carbon pool in Huang-Huai-Hai Plains, China
      Faculty Mentor: Rattan Lal
    
    
    • Rubao Li, Computer Science and Engineering (China)
      RCFile: A Fast and Space-efficient Data Placement Structure in MapReduce-based Warehouse Systemss
      Faculty Mentor: Xiaodong Zhang
    
    
    • Rina Mejia, OARDC - Horticulture and Crop Science (Honduras)
      Comparison of canopy gap estimation techniques in emerald ash borer impacted forests
      Faculty Mentor: John Cardina
    
    
    • Andres Sebastian Nieto Sáenz, OARDC - Entomology (Ecuador)
      Economic Value and Environmental Services provided by Tree Shade Plantation in the Secrest Arboretum, Wooster Ohio
      Faculty Mentor: Dan Herms
    
    
    • Hyo-Dal Park, Electrical and Computer Engineering (South Korea)
      Frequency-Tunable Waveguide Antenna for Field Measurement
      Faculty Mentor: Patrick Roblin
    
    
    • Janaina Polonio, OARDC - Animal Sciences (Brazil)
      The effects of level of forage on rumen metabolism of feedlot cattle fed corn or DDGS-based diets
      Faculty Mentor: Steven Loerch
    
    
    • Delmy Sanchez Salmeron, OARDC - Horticulture and Crop Science (El Salvador)
      Understory vegetation changes after emerald ash borer invasion
      Faculty Mentor: John Cardina
    
    
    • Andrea Sosa Cuevas, OARDC - Horticulture and Crop Science (Guatemala)
      Usage of local strategies to promote the production of food safety
      Faculty Mentor: Doug Doohan
    
    
    • Yanwei Su, Children's Hospital - Pediatrics (China)
      Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) promotes intestinal epithelial cell migration by enhancing epithelial cell-matrix (ECM) interactions
      Faculty Mentor: Gail Besner
    
    
    • Fabio Todeschini, Center for Automotive Research (Italy)
      A new life prediction model for Li-ion batteries in plug-in vehicles applications
      Faculty Mentor: Giorgio Rizzoni
    
    
    • Manli Wu, OARDC - School of Environment and Natural Resources (China)
      Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in petroleum polluted soil using mixed microbial communities
      Faculty Mentor: Warren Dick
    
    
    • Fei Yan, Comprehensive Cancer Center (China)
      Investigation of mechanism for the preventive effects of black raspberries against carcinogen-induced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
      Faculty Mentor:Tong Chen
    
    
    • Jixin Yang, Children's Hospital - Pediatrics (China)
      Heparin-binding EGF–like growth factor (HB-EGF) protects the intestines in vivo by inducing mediators of restitution in murine necrotizing enterocolitis
      Faculty Mentor: Gail Besner
    
    
    • Wenli Zhang Pathology (China)
      Understanding the mechanisms of colistin resistance in clinical strains of Acinetobacter baumannii
      Faculty Mentor: Preeti Pancholi

    Article Count:

    24

  • 2010 Research Summaries

    2010 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Miriam Arrueta, Entomology (Bolivia) and Baleshka Brenes, Entomology (Nicaragua)
      Manipulating soil invertebrate communities through agroecosystem management practices
      Faculty Mentor: Casey W. Hoy
    
    
    • Heiko Becker, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Germany)
      Prognostic Gene Mutations in Older Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Associated Biologic Implications
      Faculty Mentor: Guido Marcucci and Clara D. Bloomfield
    
    
    • Riccardo Biasini, Automotive Engineering (Italy)
      Modeling and Control of Regenerative Braking Strategy
      Faculty Mentor: Giorgio Rizzoni
    
    
    • Astrid Bonnegarde-Bernard, Veterinary Biosciences (France)
      Role of gastro-intestinal tract in food allergen induced asthma
      Faculty Mentor: Prosper N. Boyaka
    
    
    • Juan Carlos Cabrera, Entomology (Honduras) and Diego Orellana, Entomology (Ecuador)
      Management to improve the crop health and baking functionality of organic Midwestern Spelt
      Faculty Mentor: Larry Phelan
    
    
    • Alvaro Castro Aranguiz, Geography (Chile)
      Space Temporary Analysis of Tawahka Asangi Biosphere Reserve (RBTA)
      Faculty Mentor: Kendra McSweeney
    
    
    • Anping Chen, Economics (China)
      When are cities engines of growth in China? Spread and backwash effects across the urban hierarchy
      Faculty Mentor: Mark D. Partridge
    
    
    • Samuel A. Discua Duarte, Entomology (Honduras)
      Effects of sugar addition on plant growth and defense
      Faculty Mentor: Dan Herms
    
    
    • Kiran Kumar Doddapaneni, Biochemistry (India)
      Structural and Mechanistic Studies of a Novel Nucleotide Hydrolase, RCL
      Faculty Mentor: Zhengrong (Justin) Wu
    
    
    • Varun Dwivedi, Food Animal Health Research Program (India)
      Mucosal immunization with biodegradable PLG- nanoparticles elicits effective anti-PRRSV immune responses in pigs
      Faculty Mentor: Renukaradhya J. Gourapura
    
    
    • Kasturi Ganesh, College of Medicine (India)
      PGE2 Mediated Induction of Oncostatin M Production in Human Chronic Wounds
      Faculty Mentor: Sashwati Roy
    
    
    • Fei Gu, Biomedical Informatics (China)
      Tumor specific methylation profile of endometrial cancer
      Faculty Mentor: Victor Jin
    
    
    • Naohisa Hashimoto, Electrical & Computer Engineering (Japan)
      Fault Detection and Fault Tolerant System for Automated Mobile Systems
      Faculty Mentor: Ümit Özgüner
    
    
    • Eun Kyoung Kim, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (South Korea)
      Ternary Diagram Modeling of Soil Texture Data for Predicting Subsurface Fracturing in Glacially Related Fine-grained Materials
      Faculty Mentor: Ann D. Christy
    
    
    • Wei Li, Plant Pathology (China)
      Arabidopsis AtSPL11, a novel U-box/ARM E3 ligase, is involved in the regulations of cell death, defense and flowering time
      Faculty Mentor: Guo-Liang Wang
    
    
    • Antonio Manenti, Mechanical Engineering (Italy)
      Battery modeling of the Peukert Effect for PbA batteries
      Faculty Mentor: Yann Guezennec
    
    
    • Klaus H. Metzeler, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Germany)
      Novel genetic changes in acute myeloid leukemia – uncovering the biology and advancing personalized treatment strategies
      Faculty Mentors: Guido Marcucci and Clara D. Bloomfield
    
    
    • Suvra Prakash Mondal, Chemistry (India)
      Potentiometric nitric oxide gas sensor for human breath analysis
      Faculty Mentor: Prabir K. Dutta
    
    
    • Matteo Muratori, Energy Engineering
      Understanding the Influence of the Temperature on Li-Ion Batteries
      Faculty Mentor: Marcello Canova
    
    
    • Yuese Ning, Plant Pathology (China)
      The E3 ligase OsNDS1 negatively regulates drought and salt stresses in rice
      Faculty Mentor: Guo-Liang Wang
    
    
    • Reynaldo Núñez Salazar, Horticulture and Crop Science (Peru)
      Unilateral Incompatibility – QTL mapping approach
      Faculty Mentor: Esther van der Knaap
    
    
    • Myriam Oger, Biomedical Informatics (France)
      Image processing and analysis in histopathology: Follicular lymphoma grading
      Faculty Mentor: Metin N. Gurcan
    
    
    • Kandy de Lourdes Rojas Tirado, Entomology (Guatemala)
      Flight behavior of an invasive insect: the emerald ash borer
      Faculty Mentor: Robin A. J. Taylor
    
    
    • Sebastian Schwind, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Germany)
      The expression of microRNA-181a in Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Biologic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Implications
      Faculty Mentor: Clara D. Bloomfield, Guido Marcucci
    
    
    • Yongqiang Tian, School of Environment and Natural Resources (China)
      Development and Utilization of Composts Made of Waste Paint Sludge Containing Melamine Resin
      Faculty Mentor: Warren A. Dick
    
    
    • Kagan Topalli, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Turkey)
      A THz Focal Plane Array for Excised Tissue Imaging
      Faculty Mentor: Kubilay Sertel
    
    
    • Rongrong Wan, Geograhpy (China)
      Linking land-use and land-cover changes to watershed-level hydrological processes
      Faculty Mentors: Darla Munroe and Desheng Liu
    
    
    • Dan Wang, South Centers (China)
      Identification and analysis of microsatellites containing ESTs from yellow perch Perca flavescens
      Faculty Mentor: Hanping Wang
    
    
    • Hong-yi Zhang, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (China)
      Heparin-Binding EGF-Like Growth Factor Preserves Gut Barrier Function by Blocking Neutrophil-Endothelial Cell Adhesion after Hemorrhagic Shock and Resuscitation in Mice
      Faculty Mentor: Gail E. Besner
    
    
    • Guohui Zhao, Biochemistry (China)
      In Vitro Reconstitution of a Bacterial Polysaccharide Biosynthetic Pathway
      Faculty Mentor: Peng George Wang

    Article Count:

    30

  • 2009 Research Summaries

    2009 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Mohamed A. Abd El Ghany, Electrical & Computer Engineering (Egypt)
      High Throughput Architecture for High Performance Networks-On-Chip
      Faculty mentor: Mohammed Ismail

    • Ahmet Alkan, Biomedical Informatics (Turkey)
      Computerized Image Analysis of Thigh Muscles for Osteoarthritis
      Faculty mentor: Metin N. Gurcan

    • Ronald Batallas-Huacon, Entomology (Ecuador)
      Development of a novel nematode release system for preventive and curative management of the fungus gnat Bradysia difformis in poinsettia
      Faculty mentor: Luis Cañas

    • Serdar Bilen, School of Environment and Natural Resources (Turkey)
      Greenhouse Gas Budget in a Widespread Tillage Chronosequence
      Faculty mentor: Warren A. Dick

    • Alvaro Castro Aranguiz, Geography (Chile)
      Analysis of Indigenous Demographic Dynamics in Lowland Latin America
      Faculty mentor: Kendra McSweeney

    • Hossein Daryaei, Food Science and Technology (Iran)
      Inactivation of bacterial spores by pressure-assisted thermal food sterilization
      Faculty mentor: V.M. (Bala) Balasubramaniam

    • Varun Dwivedi, Food Animal Health Research Program - OARDC (India)
      Development of a Novel Mucosal Vaccine to Protect Against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome in Pigs
      Faculty mentor: Renukaradhya Gourapura

    • Evelina Guirado, Center for Microbial Interface Biology (Spain)
      Investigating the biosynthetic enzymes for Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell envelope mannose-containing lipoglycans: possible therapeutic targets for tuberculosis
      Faculty mentor: Larry S. Schlesinger

    • Xin Huang, Comprehensive Cancer Center (China)
      Chemoprevention of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
      Faculty mentor: Tong Chen

    • Guangcun Huang, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (China)
      Connective tissue growth factor (CCN2) modulates its cognate integrin receptors in primary culture mouse hepatic stellate cells and promotes cell adhesion by interacting with fibronectin through integrin α5β1
      Faculty mentor: David R. Brigstock

    • Young Woon Kang, Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering (South Korea)
      Composting of TNT Contaminated Soils with Chicken Manure and Straw at Plum Brook Ordnance Works (PBOW), Ohio
      Faculty mentor: Ann D. Christy

    • Eun Kyoung Kim, College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science (South Korea)
      Soil Texture Analysis to Predict Subsurface Fracturing in Glacial Tills and Other Unconsolidated Materials
      Faculty mentor: Ann D. Christy

    • Chang Soo Lee, College of Public Health (South Korea)
      Phylogenetic analysis of colonized bacteria from drinking water in gastrointestinal tracts of germ-free mice
      Faculty mentor: Jiyoung Lee

    • Adel Lotfy Sayed Ahmed, Electrical & Computer Engineering (Egypt)
      Sizing a High Speed PM Generator for Green Energy Applications
      Faculty mentor: Ali Keyhani

    • Pin Lu, Materials Science & Engineering (China)
      Study on SnO2-NiO sensitive nanoparticles used in gas sensor devices for the detection of trace amounts of hazardous gases
      Faculty mentor: Patricia A. Morris

    • Sheshu Madhav Maganti, Plant Pathology (India)
      Hongmei Yang, Plant Pathology (China)
      Towards map-based cloning of the broad-spectrum resistance gene Pi40(t) to rice blast
      Faculty mentor: Guo-Liang Wang

    • Paula Martin-Vaquero, Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Spain)
      Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of the Canine Brain at 3.0 TESLA and 7.0 TESLA
      Faculty mentor: Ronaldo C. da Costa

    • Maria Menendez, Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Spain)
      In Vivo Quantitative Contrast Enhanced 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging Combined with Knee Loop Coils to Evaluate Healing of Osteochondral Defects in an Equine Model
      Faculty mentor: Alicia Bertone

    • Burcu Mirkelamoglu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Turkey)
      Development of Environmentally Benign Catalyst Formulations for H2 Production through Water Gas Shift Reaction
      Faculty mentor: Umit S. Ozkan

    • Anjali Mishra, Comprehensive Cancer Center (India)
      Creation and characterization of a novel mouse model of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
      Faculty mentor: Michael A. Caligiuri

    • Nicolas Murer, Fontana Corrosion Center/Materials Science & Engineering (France)
      Towards the Prediction of Localized Damage Accumulation in Aluminum Alloys
      Faculty mentor: Rudolph G. Buchheit

    • Seungmin Na, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science (South Korea)
      Ultrasonic desorption and degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from sediment of different particle sizes
      Faculty mentor: Linda K. Weavers

    • Ilnam Ok, School of Teaching and Learning (South Korea)
      A Biography Research on a Preparatory Teacher's Concern Shaping in Social Studies
      Faculty mentor: Merry M. Merryfield

    • Hyo-Dal Park, Electrical & Computer Engineering (South Korea)
      Design of Poly-Phase Multi-Path Harmonic Cancelling Transmitter for SDR and CR Applications
      Faculty mentor: Patrick Roblin

    • Valdeni Reis, School of Teaching and Learning (Brazil)
      Incarcerated Youths and the Teaching-Learning English Language: The Journal Writing and the Relationships in this Setting
      Faculty mentor: David Bloome

    • Chenyan Sha, School of Environment and Natural Resources (China)
      Methane emission from three different types of wetlands under varying hydrological conditions
      Faculty mentor: William J. Mitsch

    • Dongseob Song, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science (South Korea)
      Remote Sensing of Atmospheric Water Vapor Variation retrieved by GPS during a progress of Typhoon
      Faculty mentor: Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska

    • Pierfrancesco Spagnol, Center for Automotive Research (Italy)
      Aging and characterization of advanced battery for automotive applications
      Faculty mentor: Yann Guezennec

    • Stephanie Stockar, Center for Automotive Research (Switzerland)
      Sustainability Analysis for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
      Faculty mentor: Giorgio Rizzoni

    • Joany Van Balen, Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Venezuela)
      Profiling MRSA positive dogs: Results of a year long Active Surveillance in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital
      Faculty mentor: Armando E. Hoet

    • Amanda Waller, College of Pharmacy (Canada)
      Overexpression of myocardial sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase pump rescues glucose transport during diabetes
      Faculty mentor: Veronique A. Lacombe

    • Hong-Yi Zhang, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (China)
      Mice Overexpressing the Gene for Heparing-Binding EGF-Like Growth Factor Have Increased Resistence to Hemorrhagic Shock and Resusitation
      Faculty mentor: Gail E. Besner

    • Jiying Zhu, Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering - Wooster (China)
      Development of an Integrated Anaerobic Digestion System (iADs) for Methane Production from Organic Waste
      Faculty mentor: Yebo Li

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    31

  • 2008 Research Summaries

    2008 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Ronald Batallas-Huacon, Entemology (Ecuador)
      Development of a novel nematode release system for preventive management of the fungus gnat Bradysia difformis in ornamentals
      Faculty mentor: Luis Cañas

    • Fabian De Groote, Electrical and Computer Engineering (France)
      Pulsed non linear characterization of high power microwave transistors
      Faculty mentor: Patrick Roblin

    • Xiaolu Guo, Environment and Natural Resources (China)
      Utilization of thermally treated flue gas desulfurization gypsum in fly ash based geopolymer
      Faculty mentor: Warren A. Dick

    • Maria Elena Hernandez-Gonzalez, Plant Pathology (Mexico)
      High-throughput SNP discovery and Genotyping at the Molecular and Cellular Imaging Center (MCIC)
      Faculty mentor: Tea Meulia

    • Åsa Konradsson, Psychology and Neuroscience (Sweden)
      Modulation of Second-by-Second Cortical Glutamate Release by α7 and mGLU II/III Receptors: Relevance to Schizophrenia
      Faculty mentor: John P. Bruno

    • Janaiah Kota, Nationwide Children's Hospital (India)
      Systemic delivery of miR26a using adeno-associated virus could be potential therapeutic strategy for the hepatocellular carcinoma
      Faculty mentor: Jerry R. Mendell

    • Bong Joo Lee, Environment and Natural Resources (South Korea)
      Effects of dietary vitamin B1 (thiamine) and magnesium interaction on survival, growth and histopathologies in lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) juveniles
      Faculty mentor: Konrad Dabrowski

    • Dongyun Lee, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Korea)
      Modeling and Control of Photovoltaic Cells
      Faculty mentor: Ali Keyhani

    • Xiaogan Li, Chemistry (China)
      Zeolite Based Impedance-type Gas Sensor for Detecting Highly-toxic Organophosphate-bearing Chemical Nerve Agents
      Faculty mentor: Prabir K. Dutta

    • Malin Liu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (China)
      Bubble dynamics simulation by lattice Boltzmann method in shear flow
      Faculty mentor: Liang-Shih Fan

    • Shizhen Liu, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (China)
      Echocardiography to Guide Transcatheter Left Apical Anuerysm: Preliminary Qualitative and Quantitative Results
      Faculty mentor: Dr. Mani A. Vannan

    • Maria Cecilia Machado-Parrula, Veterinary Biosciences (Portugal)
      Measles and Heat Shock Protein 72 pair up to cure Adult T-cell leukemia
      Faculty mentor: Stefan Niewiesk

    • Yannick Marchalant, Psychology (France)
      Normal aging effects on brain inflammation, neurogenesis and memory can be counteracted by the endocannabinoid system
      Faculty mentor: Dr. Gary Wenk

    • Maria Menendez, Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Spain)
      Effect of Increasing Energy of a Radiofrequency Hemostasis Surgical Tool on Incisional Healing and Surface Bone In Vivo
      Faculty mentor: Alicia L. Bertone

    • Burcu Mirkelamoglu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Turkey)
      Dual-Stage Approach for Aftertreatment of Lean Burn Natural Gas Engine Exhaust
      Faculty mentor: Umit S. Ozkan

    • Dominic Packer, Psychology (Canada)
      Loyal Deviance: Testing the Normative Conflict Model of Dissent in Social Groups
      Faculty mentor: Marilynn Brewer

    • Govindan Rajamohan, Pathology (India)
      Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of multi-drug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii and its association with Disinfectant Use and Resistance
      Faculty mentor: Dr. Wondwossen Gebreyes

    • Ramakrishna Reddy Singidi, Chemistry (India)
      Highly efficient and catalytic synthetic approach to the potential HIV drug-targets
      Faculty mentor: T. V. RajaBabu

    • Vijaya Bharathi Srinivasan, Pathology (India)
      Novel Multidrug-Resistance Efflux Pumps in Acinetobacter baumannii with broad substrate specificity
      Faculty mentor: Dr. Wondwossen Gebreyes

    • Maltseva Svetlana, School of Teaching and Learning (Russia)
      Corpus technology in teaching professional English
      Faculty mentor: Karen L. Newman

    • Xiaohua Wei, Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering (China)
      Simulation Analysis of Flow Hydraulics in Constructed Wetland Basins
      Faculty mentor: Larry Brown

    • Hong-yi Zhang, Pediatric Surgery (China)
      HB-EGF is Essential for Preservation of Gut Barrier Function After Hemorrhagic Shock and Resuscitation in Mice
      Faculty mentor: Gail Besner

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    22

  • 2007 Research Summaries

    2007 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Patricia Deflorin, Management Science (Switzerland)
      Capabilities needed to manage multiple competitive priorities
      Faculty mentor: Peter Ward

    • Pinar Emecen, Periodontology (Turkey)
      Association of Interleukin-1B Gene Polymorphisms and Haplotype Structure with Peridontitis
      Faculty mentor: Angelo Mariotti

    • Zexia Gao, OSU South Centers (China)
      Effect of estradiol-17b on survival, growth performance, sex reversaland gonadal structure of bluegill sunfsh Lepomis macrochirus
      Faculty mentor: Hanping Wang

    • Alejandro García Molinos, Greek and Latin (Spain)
      The divination in the Greek Magical Papyri
      Faculty mentor: Fritz Graf

    • Chun Liu, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Sciences (China)
      Determination of Routing Velocity with GPS Floating Car Data and WebGIS Based Instantaneous Traffic Information Based Instantaneous Traffic Information Dissemination
      Faculty mentor: Ron Li

    • Milan Majoros, Materials Science and Engineering (Slovak Republic)
      AC Losses in superconducting YBCO Coated Conductors and MgB2 Strands
      Faculty mentor: E.W. Collings

    • Yannick Marchalant, Psychology (France)
      Endocannabinoids agonist effects on inflammation in normal aging in rats
      Faculty mentor: Holly Brothers

    • Evgeny Mintusov & Anna Serdyuchenko, Mechanical Engineering (Russia)
      Plasma-Assisted Oxidation and Ignition by Pulsed Nanosecond Discharge
      Faculty mentor: Igor Adamovich

    • Promod Pillai, Neurological Surgery (India)
      Application accuracy of CT based image guided navigation for temporal bone surgery
      Faculty mentor: Steffen Sammet

    • Jorge Salgado, Entomology (Central America)
      Influence of wheat variety on the relationship among Fusarium head blight, Fusarium graminearum biomass, and Deoxynivalenol content in Wheat
      Faculty mentor: Joseph Kovach

    • Mai-Feng Tsuang, Special Education (Taiwan)
      The Needs and Possible Approaches for Functional Change in Special Schools in Taiwan
      Faculty mentor: Nancy Neef

    • Xin Wang, Linguistics (China)
      An Analysis of “lian…dou (连…都)” Constructions from the Perspective of Alternative Semantics
      Faculty mentor: Elizabeth Hume

    • Christopher Williams, Chemistry (England)
      The Effect of Electron Correlation on the Relative Stability of Cavity Versus Surface States in Small Water Cluster Anions (H2O)-n
      Faculty mentor: John M. Herbert

    • Kuen-Shouh Wu, Special Education (Taiwan)
      Developing an Aptitude Test for Visual Arts
      Faculty mentor: Diane Sainato

    • Futi Xie, Horticulture and Crop Science (China)
      Evaluation of Old and Modern Soybean Cultivars in Liaoning and Ohio
      Faculty mentor: Steve St. Martin

    • Xingxia Yi, Linguistics (China)
      A Systemic Functional Analysis of Agriculture English Abstracts

    • Qirui Zhang, Etomology (China)
      Diapause hormone breaks overwintering dormancy in the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea: optimum temperature foractivity and structure-activity relationshipsactivity and structure-activity relationships
      Faculty mentor: David Denlinger

    Article Count:

    17

  • 2006 Research Summaries

    2006 International Scholar Research Summaries

    • Nick Birbilis, Materials Science and Engineering (Australia)
      Understanding and predicting damage accumulation upon high strength alloys used in airframes
      Faculty mentor: Rudolph G. Buchheit

    • Francesca Cerba, Psychology (Italy)
      Do endocannabinoids regulate the MAP Kinase pathway on inflammation and aging?
      Faculty mentor: Gary L. Wenk

    • Alieta Eyles, Psychology (Australia)
      Why is emerald ash borer rare in Asia and such an aggressive killer of North American ashes? A biochemical basis for resistance of Manchurian ash
      Faculty mentor: Pierluigi Bonello

    • Seok-Yong Jin, Public Policy and Management (South Korea)
      Thomas Hobbes’s ‘Civil Philosophy’ as a Science

    • Eun Ah Lee, Environment and Natural Resources (South Korea)
      Development of the K-12 Science Literacy Education Program focused on Earth System and Environment: A Model for Korean and U.S. Schools
      Faculty mentor: Rosanne W. Fortner

    • Gloria Luque, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (Spain)
      Methods to Measure Recovery from Major Environmental Disasters
      Faculty mentor: John Wenzel

    • Milan Majoros, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (Slovak Republic)
      Fault Current Limiting Properties of MgB2 Superconducting Wires
      Faculty mentor: Edward W. Collings

    • Yannick Marchalant, Psychology (France)
      Endocannabinoids agonist effects on inflammation in normal aging in rats
      Faculty mentor: Gary L. Wenk

    • Navin Rastogi, Food Science & Technology (India)
      Pressure assisted thermal processing - An emerging technology for food processing: Determination of process lethality and evaluation of quality
      Faculty mentor: V. M. Balasubramaniam

    • Estefanía Rodríguez, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (Spain)
      Taxonomy and biogeography of antarrctic sea anemones (cindaria, anthozoa)
      Faculty mentor: Meg Daly

    • Cléverson O. Silva, Prosthodontics and Periodontics (Brazil)
      Long-term Outcome Following Root Coverage in Smokers: 2 years follow-up
      Faculty mentor: Dimitri Tatakis

    • Jing Katherine Song, Biochemistry (China)
      Large-scale biosynthesis of (iso)globotrihexose with a new three-enzyme system
      Faculty mentor: Peng George Wang

    Article Count:

    12

• Gateways

  Building on Ohio State's International Connections

  The Ohio State University is committed to becoming a preeminent global university – one that prepares its students and faculty to participate actively in knowledge-based collaborations around the world. As one of America’s best public universities, we strive to build a foundation that will integrate international dimensions with every facet of the institution, to pursue international partnerships and to collaborate on the solution of local and global issues based on Ohio State’s expertise. To solidify Ohio State’s commitment to enhancing its global interactions, the university is pursuing opening offices – Global Gateways – in key parts of the world.

  In February 2010, Ohio State opened a Gateway office in the downtown business district of Shanghai, China, and in March 2012 opened a Gateway office in Mumbai, India. In 2014, Ohio State will open a Gateway in São Paulo, Brazil. The locations for the Gateways capitalize on the strengths of Ohio State's connections across the globe and provide the university with a myriad of opportunities, including operational support for faculty research/teaching and international partnerships, a portal for study abroad, a location for international student recruitment, a center for academic programming as well as executive and corporate training, a location for alumni gatherings and a new way to partner with Ohio-based companies operating in global markets.

  Ohio State’s involvement in China, India and Brazil includes more than 85 faculty connections; 17 study abroad programs; and 66 Memoranda of Agreement/Student Exchange Agreements. China, India and Brazil also are major recipients of Ohio exports. Longer term, Ohio State is also considering Turkey, sub-Saharan Africa and Europe as future Gateway locations. Global Gateways signify one initiative of several identified by the President's and Provost's Council on Strategic Internationalization in which developing an international physical presence is among the priorities.

  Global Gateways

  Leadership

  While the Office of International Affairs helps facilitate the development and growth of the Global Gateways, the Gateways themselves are managed by a smaller team located both in Ohio and abroad. These leaders guide the directors in the best ways in which to achieve the goals established for the Gateways. They also ensure that the Global Gateways as a whole are operating within Ohio State's Global University strategies.

  Leading Ohio State's globalization efforts is William Brustein, vice provost for global strategies and international affairs. Brustein is responsible for integrating international and multicultural experiences to the academic units within the university and expanding and enhancing its global reach. A well-regarded expert on international education, Brustein received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in international studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He earned both master’s and PhD degrees in sociology at the University of Washington.

  Brustein's Blueprint for the Global University is a chapter he wrote while at the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign that elaborates on his vision for internationalization, and one that Ohio State is working toward achieving. Learn more about Vice Provost Brustein.
  
  Christopher Carey, Director of Global Gateways at Ohio State, leads the operations of the Global Gateway offices in pursuit of the university's research, teaching and engagement goals and promotes collaboration between Ohio State and host country universities, institutions, and businesses. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School in Belgium, he has previous international management experience in the US Army, Morgan Stanley, and the Battelle Memorial Institute. ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

  Ashley Behrendt serves as Business Coordinator for the Global Gateways. She is responsible for providing program coordination and communications support, as well as fiscal management and travel arrangements for Gateway initiatives. She received a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the College of Wooster. ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

  Learn more about Global Gateways

  The Chronicle of Higher Education examined universities across the nation connecting to regions around the world by opening liaison – or gateway – offices, geared toward serving a variety of purposes, rather than a single mission. Read more about Ohio State's Gateway offices.

  To further elaborate Ohio State's strategies for internationalization, Vice Provost Brustein and Maureen Miller, director of communications for the Office of International Affairs, co-authored "Using Global Gateway Offices as a Model for Expanding International Partnerships." The chapter appeared in the Institute for International Education's 2011 publication, Developing Strategic International Partnerships: Models for Initiating and Sustaining Innovative Institutional Linkages, and expands upon the benefits of Ohio State's Global Gateways, illustrating how the initiative has opened doors around the world.

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  • China Gateway

    China was selected as the first location for a Gateway office because of Ohio State’s strong ties to the country in terms of its ongoing faculty connections and partnerships, study abroad programs, international student base and international agreements with institutions of higher education. Ohio State’s presence in China helps the university maintain existing partnerships and explore new relationships with universities in China in the hopes of collaborating on research, initiating study abroad programs and establishing the potential for internships.

    With the official opening of the China Gateway in June 2010, Ohio State has made progress in its collaborative efforts in the Greater China area. The university continues to move forward building relationships in Shanghai, not only with the academic community, but with local government officials, Ohio-based businesses in China and international corporations as well. Ohio State works with these corporations to identify how the university could share its expertise with them in order to train and enhance the knowledge of their workforce.

    The Gateway also serves as a location to host information sessions for students from China who want to learn more about the academic opportunities at Ohio State and is a point of contact for our strong base of alumni to gather informally and strengthen their connections to the university.

     

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  • India Gateway

    The Ohio State University opened a Gateway office in Mumbai, India in March 2012 to advance its teaching, research and engagement mission and enhance its global reach. The Ohio State India Gateway serves as a catalyst to enhance our faculty’s research and teaching interests; increase partnerships with international institutions and Ohio-based businesses abroad; attract international students; provide new study abroad opportunities; and reconnect with alumni. The India Gateway is Ohio State’s second office in another country, and is in an area of the world that capitalizes on the strengths of the university’s growing global connections.

    The India Gateway serves as a hub for the university's corporate partnership program, identifying and matching students to internships, partnering with international universities to create specialized dual degree programs and promoting innovation in education, research, consultation, staffing and recruitment.

    The Gateway also serves as a location to host information sessions for students from India who want to learn more about the academic opportunities at Ohio State and is a point of contact for our strong base of alumni to gather informally and strengthen their connections to the university.

    Promotional Materials

    • Ohio State India Gateway Flyer

    • Ohio State and India Fact Sheet

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    5

    • India Gateway News

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  • Brazil Gateway

    An appointed Faculty Advisory Committee is working to arrange the opening of a Gateway office in São Paulo, Brazil in 2014.

    The Brazil Gateway will help the university explore partnerships with universities in Brazil through its Academic Partnership Program, designed to increase collaboration on a global level, connect students and faculty with researchers in Brazil and further facilitate global advancements on the world’s most pressing issues.

    Ohio State’s presence inSão Paulo will also fulfill a vital role in the worldwide connectivity of alumni. Through its Global Alumni Services, the Gateway will organize events, create networking opportunities, connect alumni with faculty and students and maintain a database of alumni living in Brazil.

    Additionally, the Brazil Gateway will facilitate the university’s Executive Training and International Corporate Partnership Programs. These programs will create both student internships and full-time employment opportunities to connect the exceptional resources and talent at Ohio State with corporations in Brazil and beyond.

    Promotional Materials

    • Ohio State Brazil Gateway flyer

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• International Affairs Committee

  The International Affairs Committee is a body representing every academic, administrative and vice presidential unit of the university. Working in five subcommittees, the International Affairs committee addresses the strategic goals from the Vice Provosts’ and President’s Council on Strategic Internationalization. Each of the 34 committee members has been nominated by a dean or head of unit.

  The mission of the International Affairs Committee is to provide liaison between colleges and vice-presidential areas and institution-wide internationalization efforts; advocate in units regarding international issues and projects and bring unit-specific concerns to the general attention of the committee; and work in sub-committees to plan, elaborate and implement specific strategies for internationalizing the teaching, research and engagement mission of The Ohio State University. The International Affairs committee is chaired by William Brustein, Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, and convened by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. International Education Liaison with the Office of International Affairs.

  Each subcommittee addresses one goal of the Vice Provosts’ and President’s Council on Strategic Internationalization:

  • Increase the international experience for undergraduate, graduate and professional students
  • Increase the percentage of international faculty and students
  • Promote scholarship on the major international issues
  • Create international partnerships and dual degree programs of significance
  • Promote collaboration with Ohio’s international business ventures

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  6

• Annual Report

  The Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of the Office of International Affairs. Involved in a variety of activities including study abroad, international student and scholar services, global gateways, international security studies, area studies, memoranda of agreements and scholarships and grants — the Office of International Affairs provides knowledge that contributes to the overall growth and sustainability of international activities at Ohio State. The growing international dimension at Ohio State enriches the university's research, teaching and service mission, and fosters the exchange of ideas around the globe.

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• International Education Outreach

  As educators and Area Studies specialists, we help internationalize learning across disciplines on campus - in the public schools and in the community - contributing to the intellectual, cultural and economic development of the state of Ohio. Internationalization serves as a powerful catalyst to transform students into knowledgeable, understanding, and responsible citizens of the state and the world community. The Office of International Affairs' international education outreach is an investment in Ohio’s future. International education outreach:

  • Promotes understanding of diverse perspectives.
  • Enhances and communicates area studies knowledge and global understanding.
  • Facilitates and enhances learning of foreign languages and cultures.
  • Advances knowledge about other parts of the world and Ohio's integration with the world.

  
  The Office of International Affairs uses its unique resources to support internationalization of education for all.

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  Ohio Teachers Going Global: Internationalizing Across the Curriculum

  2011 Ohio Global Institute

  2011 Ohio Global Institute took place August 2-4, 2011, at Ohio University. One hundred Ohio teachers who teach English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, world languages, career programs or technology in grades K-12 were able to participate in a three-day residential institute built on the successes of the 2009 Global Institute at Kent State University and 2010 Global Institute at Ohio State University.

  The 2011 Global Institute was a collaborative effort of the Ohio Department of Education; The Ohio State University, Area Studies Centers and Office of International Affairs; Ohio University; Kent State University; Shawnee State University; and the University of Cincinnati.

  With contributions from the partner organizations, and a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation the 2011 Global Institute provided Ohio educators across the content areas the opportunity to:

  • Share best practices in international education.
  • Obtain new resources and tools for internationalizing across the curriculum.
  • Network with Ohio and international PK-20 educators.
  • Develop an action plan for implementation in their classroom and school.

  2010 Ohio Global Institute

  

  The 2010 Ohio Global Institute took place August 3-5, 2010 at The Ohio State University. One hundred teachers from Ohio schools who teach English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, world languages, career programs or technology in grades K-12 participated.

  This three-day Global Institute for teachers in grades K-12 is a collaboration among the Ohio Department of Education, the Office of International Affairs, the Wexner Center for the Arts, Area Studies Centers at The Ohio State University, Ohio University, the Gerald H. Read Center at Kent State University and the Ohio Geographic Alliance.

  • 2010 Ohio Global Institute Program, Materials & Photos

  2009 Ohio Global Institute

  The 2009 Ohio Global Institute institute took place from August 3 - 6, 2009 on the campus of Kent State University.

  • 2009 Ohio Global Institute Program and Materials

  
  For more information, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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• Postcards from Abroad

   

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