News and Information for Ohio State Faculty
FACULTY AFFAIRS
May 2025
Ohio State faculty awards recognize outstanding teaching, research
Educators who were recognized at The Ohio State University’s annual Faculty Awards Celebration represent inventive teaching, innovative research and impactful service, said President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. The event was held April 25 at the Fawcett Center. “Our faculty are among the best in the world at what they do. From medicine to agriculture to technology, business and the arts, your work changes and literally saves lives,” Carter told honorees. “Your teaching, research and service is the core of our land-grant mission. You’re on the front lines with our students every day, preparing them to tackle complex challenges and become thoughtful, engaged citizens and leaders. You’re out in the community helping fellow Ohioans lead healthier and more productive lives.” |
See the Full List of Award Recipients
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Scholar Awardees
The Distinguished Scholar Awards are among the highest annual honors Ohio State bestows on a faculty member in recognition of outstanding scholarly activity, research or creative works. Meet those who were honored this year, including three early career and six established scholars, representing the Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Education and Human Ecology; Engineering; Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Social Work; and Veterinary Medicine.
Faculty Affairs Leadership Podcast: Andrea Pfeifle
In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Pfeifle, associate vice president for Interprofessional Practice and Education, to explore the vital role of interprofessional collaboration in higher education. She shares insights into her responsibilities, major initiatives and the impact of IPE/IPC on both the university and the broader community.
Petty named to National Academy of Sciences
Richard Petty, Distinguished University Professor of psychology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. He received the honor in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Three Arts and Sciences artists among 2025 Guggenheim Fellows
Ahmad Al-Jallad, Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies and a professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures; Dionne Lee, assistant professor in the Department of Art; and Paul Reitter, professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, are part of the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows.
Learn More About the Guggenheim Fellows
Four faculty members join American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced the election of its new members for 2025, which includes four faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences: David Brakke, professor and Engle Chair in the History of Christianity in the Department of History; James Phelan, Distinguished University Professor, director of Medical Humanities and director of Project Narrative in the Department of English; Alexander E. Wendt, Mershon Professor of International Security and a professor in the Department of Political Science; and Don Winford, professor emeritus in the Department of Linguistics.
Shannon named 2025-26 Artist Laureate
Kate Shannon, associate professor in the Department of Art at Ohio State Mansfield, has been selected as Ohio State's 2025-26 Artist Laureate. In her new role, Shannon will host a series of hands-on workshops across the state, helping community members of all ages connect with the history of photography and gain a deeper appreciation for its impact on cultural memory.
Opportunities
2025 New Faculty Orientation
The 2025 New Faculty Orientation will take place Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ohio Union. New faculty can receive additional support year-round by attending ongoing topical workshops in the Faculty Pathways program throughout the academic year. Email Associate Vice Provost Kaprea Johnson at johnson.9545@osu.edu if you have questions or would like more information.
Limited Submission Opportunities
The Office of Foundation Relations manages the limited submission process for private foundation opportunities, which are listed on the Research Funding and Awards site.
Open and Upcoming Opportunities:
- W.M. Keck Foundation (Fall Cycle) – Science and Engineering and Medical Research Programs
Internal due date: June 3; Pre-application counseling period: July 1 - Aug. 15; Phase I application deadline: Nov. 1 - Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation – Macy Faculty Scholars Program
Internal due date: June 16; Proposal due date: Aug. 1 - Mallinckrodt Foundation - Grants Program
Internal due date: June 13; Proposal due date: Aug. 1 - The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Charitable Foundation (Fall Cycle) – Mathers Foundation Grants
Anticipated posting date: May 14; Anticipated internal due date: June 24; Anticipated proposal due date: Oct. 3 - Kinship Foundation – Searle Scholars Program
Anticipated posting date: May 23; Anticipated internal due date: July 8; Anticipated proposal due date: Sept. 30 - Schmidt Futures – Schmidt Science Polymaths Program
Anticipated posting date: June 16; Anticipated internal due date: July 14; Anticipated proposal due date: Nov. 7
Self-paced courses for Ohio State educators
This summer, the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is offering three fully self-paced, online courses that are available to all who teach at Ohio State. Explore fundamental approaches to online teaching with Introduction to Teaching Online, take a deep dive into effective online course design with Course Design for Online Courses, or expand your learning technology toolkit with Technology-Enhanced Teaching . Courses are in BuckeyeLearn and Ohio State login is required.
More Drake Institute Workshops and Events
Drake Institute shares upcoming programming
The Drake Institute is excited to share its upcoming programming schedule with the Ohio State teaching community. This summer, join virtual workshops on a range of teaching and learning topics, just in time to prepare your fall courses. Autumn workshops will also be open for registration soon.
Learn More About Upcoming Programming
2025-26 Academic Leadership Series for Faculty with Dr. Stefan Niewiesk
Enhance your leadership skills and gain valuable insights into academic leadership through this engaging series designed for faculty. Registration is required.
- Autumn (in-person): Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9, 2025, 4-5 p.m.
- Spring (online): Thursdays, Feb. 12 - March 19, 2026, 4-5 p.m.
Huron IRB virtual office hours scheduled through June
Researchers needing help navigating the new Huron IRB system can attend upcoming virtual office hours to ask questions and learn more about the system. These virtual sessions will focus on the differences between the Buck-IRB and Huron IRB systems, including where to find and how to use needed submission materials.
New research security training required before submitting DOE proposals
Effective May 1, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) requires all individuals participating on new DOE project proposals to complete a Research Security training course before the proposal can be submitted. ERIK's Secure Research team worked with partner universities to develop a one-hour condensed research security training course in BuckeyeLearn that allows faculty, staff and students to meet the requirement.
Learn More and Take the Training
Faculty Affairs events calendar
Faculty Affairs has a wide range of engaging events throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for the latest. The calendar is updated on a regular basis.
In the News
- Kevin McClatchy discusses being Ohio State's 2024-25 Artist Laureate
- Larry Hurtubise: Leading the charge in AI-infused teaching
- Faculty named to inaugural cohort of the Engaged Scholars Academy
- Xiang receives the 2025 SAVIR Excellence in Violence and Injury Prevention Science Award
- Aravind Chandrasekaran appointed as interim dean of Fisher College of Business
- Change your location to jumpstart creativity, study finds
- Generative AI on track to shape the future of drug design
- Engineering an antibody against flu with sticky staying power