Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center - The Ohio State University

10/14/2026

Get a glimpse into the kind of activities you can expect to see at WestFest On Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm!
-Foldoscope
-Healthy city design
-Plant discovery
-Think like an ornithologist
https://go.osu.edu/westfest?utm_campaign=erik_marketing-activity_fy27&utm_content=1791991021&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University
Ohio State - 4-H Youth Development

10/12/2026

On October 1, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center welcomed individuals working in polar research in the State of Ohio for a meeting to share research, network with colleagues, and showcase the federal investment in our state.

We would like to thank:
The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences, Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (ccapp), Department of History at Ohio State, Department of Microbiology, The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Kenyon College, Ohio University, and Michigan Tech Research Institute for participating!

10/07/2026

Explore STEM at WestFest! 🔬🚀 Kids can visit hands-on activity booths, tour Ohio State research facilities, and complete an event passport to earn stamps and receive a prize! go.osu.edu/westfest

School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University
Ohio State - 4-H Youth Development

See you all on Saturday, October 24 @ 11-3 pm

10/02/2026

T-minus 22 days until WestFest! Join us on West Campus from 11:00-3:00 pm on October 24 for family fun, food, and science activities 🧪 🔭


School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University
Ohio State - 4-H Youth Development

Learn more here: go.osu.edu/westfest

10/01/2026

The Byrd Center's Lonnie Thompson found ancient ice in Tibet’s Guliya Ice Cap that may preserve climate records dating back more than 128,000 years. 🧊 These ice cores offer a rare glimpse into Earth’s past climate & history of glaciation. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46P00uL

09/29/2026

Have you considered a career teaching science but don't know how to earn your license? Did you want to explore a job in the classroom and wondered if substitute teaching was a good place to start? Has your agency downsized and you are looking for a new job in your region?

If you answered yes to any of these, join us for a virtual program on October 7, 2026 at 4 pm to learn how to pursue a career teaching science in Ohio. The program will be recorded and shared, so register even if you cannot attend on that date/time. https://bit.ly/4xXegg7

09/22/2026

Stop by the State Climate Office of Ohio's booth at Farm Science Review, taking place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. We are located in the Firebaugh Building. Look for the large Ag Weather and Climate Banner!

09/17/2026

"Cartoon Puzzles as a Way for Diverse, Young Audiences to Explore Polar and Geosciences Content: A Product Evolved During the COVID-19 Pandemic" was published in the Journal of STEM Outreach, a product of the Education & Engagement Team at Byrd! Read here

By Jason Cervenec, Karina Peggau & 7 more. The Polar Literacy Project developed _Polar Puzzles_, a set of educational materials about polar regions, adapted for various learning environments aimed at fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

09/10/2026

Last call to sign up for the Buckeye 2026 NYC Climate Week Reception on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm at The Live Room at Piano's! Register here: https://bit.ly/3Vk9wTS

09/09/2026

Check out this article from the Facilities Operations and Development Recycling and Refuse Services that is finding ways to repurpose materials such as the Polar Rock Repository's Antarctic rock boxes into flower beds and bookshelves: https://bit.ly/4iUBJKN