Tagged: Brazil Gateway
FLAS Alumni Spotlight: Butch Wright
Butch Wright, a PhD candidate in anthropology and FLAS fellow, is set to graduate in spring 2026, and for his dissertation, he conducted an empirical examination of Indigenous communities in Brazil.From Brazil to Buckeye Nation
For Anne Souza, an undergraduate student from São Paulo, Brazil majoring in aerospace engineering, choosing a university meant finding more than strong academics but one deeply rooted in research.
“I really wanted a place where I could truly be in a research environment, meet professors and students who were genuinely engaged in research,” said Souza. “Since I want to pursue aerospace engineering and also astronomy,
Buckeyes Abroad: Jacob Brodson
Jacob Brodson, a marketing major, reflected on the Fisher College of Business Honors Cohort Global Lab program in Brazil over winter break.Fisher Honors cohort explores Brazil
In December, the Fisher College of Business Honors Cohort embarked on a two-week immersive program in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The experience brought together 39 graduating seniors for an intensive blend of academic, professional engagement, and cultural exploration. Students presented their capstone projects at the University of São Paulo’s School of Economics, Business and Accounting, collaborated in a case competition with Litro de Luz Brasil, and participated in site visits with global firms including Deloitte and FactSet.
Buckeyes Abroad: Lee Rwema
Lee Rwema, a finance major reflects on the Fisher College of Business Honors Cohort Global Lab program in Brazil.Buckeyes engage in COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil
The 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Belém do Pará, Brazil from November 10-21, brought together global leaders, scientists, activists and members of civil society to advance international climate action. Ohio State faculty, students and alumni participated in virtual events and engaged at COP30 through a variety of opportunities.School of Music residency program expands its reach in Brazil
The Ohio State University School of Music continued its commitment to international collaboration through its ongoing Music Residency Program in Brazil. This October, the program expanded to the cities of João Pessoa and Natal, located along Brazil’s northeast coast.Buckeyes and COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil
Belém do Pará was the host city for the United Nations Climate Summit (COP30), November 10-21, bringing more than 56,000 participants from 194 countries to the heart of the Amazon to confront the global climate crisis. The conference set new benchmarks for social participation with record representation from Indigenous and traditional communities, while mobilizing local institutions and volunteers across Pará and creating meaningful exchanges between Amazonian youth and global climate leaders.
$100,000 in joint research funding awarded
The Office of International Affairs and the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) have jointly awarded $100,000 to fund five projects that will support collaboration between researchers at Ohio State and the State of São Paulo, Brazil.Aerospace students join Embraer internship program in Brazil
Artur Ulsenheimer and Caue Faria, international students from Brazil and fourth-year aerospace engineering majors at Ohio State, participated this summer in Embraer’s internship program, held in Brazil during June and July. During the two-month program, participants worked across various engineering departments, contributing to real-world projects in an immersive, hands-on environment.