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$100,000 grant funds internships in East Asia

The East Asian Studies Center (EASC) received a $100,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation, a private foundation whose mission is to strengthen the connections between the United States and countries of East Asia. This grant will support summer internships in East Asia for about 15 undergraduate students, and will be arranged and overseen by EASC. The award offers EASC the opportunity to renew the grant for additional funds in subsequent years. 

Students can apply for a Freeman Foundation East Asia Internship Scholarship to support the following internship options:

Ohio State graduate student Allie Mickle immersed herself in Hong Kong’s art scene

Ohio State PhD Candidate Allie Mickle spent three months in Hong Kong as the gallery and exhibitions visiting fellow at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center (ASHK) during the spring of 2024. While there, she assisted the gallery and exhibitions team by helping open the Wifredo Lam: Homecoming exhibition in the Chantal Miller Gallery.

Ohio State and Brazil: A 60-year partnership

2024 marked three important milestones between Ohio State and Brazil: 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States, 60 years of partnership with the University of São Paulo (USP) and 10 years since the opening of Ohio State's Brazil Gateway in São Paulo.

Korean animator Ahn Jae-huun makes his mark with Columbus residency

"Drawing is a very meaningful time for me to meditate," said acclaimed South Korean animation director Ahn Jae-huun through interpreter and Ohio State associate professor Danielle Pyun during his recent visit to campus.

Ohio State hosts U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub and Advanced Technology Workshop

Industry, higher education and government officials from the United States and Japan strengthened and reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between the two countries in critical and emerging technologies at a recent two-day workshop.

The U.S.-Japan Digital Innovation Hub and Advanced Technology Workshop, held on The Ohio State University campus on Sept. 11-12, hosted talks with American and Japanese experts on semiconductors, quantum information science, artificial intelligence (AI) and space exploration.

GOHi provides solutions to enhance monitoring of the causes of disease

The Global One Health initiative (GOHi) recently provided the Ethiopian Public Health Institute with essential laboratory reagents to detect various pathogens that cause disease, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and anthrax. This contribution is pivotal for enhancing routine monitoring of respiratory pathogens and responding effectively to the suspected anthrax outbreak in the northern part of the country. 

China Gateway Director Phoebe You honored with 2024 Alumni Award

Buckeyes lead with purpose, advance excellence and inspire others to act. Each year, the accomplishments of a select group of alumni are recognized through the Ohio State Alumni Awards. 

GOHi responds to malaria, cholera outbreak

Ethiopia is currently facing a challenging situation with multiple ongoing outbreaks, such as cholera, measles, malaria, and dengue fever. To effectively manage these crises, the Multi-Outbreak Response Incident Management System was activated by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute on March 23, 2023.