An optimistic, yet cautionary tale. By Joshua Greenlee, Ph.D. B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Ohio University | Class of 2017 Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering | Vanderbilt University | Class of 2022 Interest in The Odyssey has skyrocketed in recent months, with Christopher Nolan’s adaptation making it to the big screen—okay but did you see it in 70 mm IMAX? One of the legends depicted in this film is the final siege of Troy, which ended the Trojan War and was m

By Jackson Miller B.A. Finance & Computer Science | Class of 2026 | Wittenberg University Artificial Intelligence (AI) related spending has been a main driver of U.S. economic growth since 2023 as companies seek to leverage its strengths to boost efficiency and optimize costs. Employees are encouraged by leadership to offload their work to their companies’ AI chatbot of choice and certain entry-level roles previously filled by humans (such as data-entry and customer service)

By Dominique Wise Cybersecurity Major | Class of 2028 | Columbus State Community College My name is Dominique Wise, and this is the story of how I got to where I am today. I am 20 years old and was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. From a young age, I have always been interested in electronics, computers, and software. I enjoyed taking things apart, building things from scratch, and figuring out how they worked. My parents supported my interests by getting me the latest gam

By Felix Ampaabeng B.S. Logistics Management | Class of 2025 | The Ohio State University Because of the fast-paced nature of supply chains across nearly every industry, it is often convenient, and sometimes necessary, to implement temporary solutions, or “stopgaps,” when problems arise. These solutions can provide immediate relief and help organizations meet short-term goals. However, when stopgaps become the standard way of handling recurring problems, they can create addit

By Samuel Ageymang B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences | Class of 2028 | The Ohio State University For many patients, picking up a prescription seems simple. A doctor writes the prescription, the pharmacy fills it and the patient takes it home. Behind that process is a complicated pharmaceutical supply chain involving manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and healthcare systems. Patients can experience the consequences firsthand through one of healthcare's most persistent problem

By Andrew Cooper B.S. Project Management | Class of 2028 | Ohio University When thoughts are focused on any electrical project, many people tend to think only about the finished work, like the lights turning on, inspections passing, equipment working as expected, or even the electrical system performing correctly. For any electrical contractor, however, the end is only a small part of a whole project. One thing to think about is that a project can be completed correctly, wit

By Rashid Conteh Graphics Design Major at CSCC | Class of 2025 | Founder of ShottyGraphics Organic Marketing and the Value of Attention Social media has fundamentally transformed how businesses and creators promote their products. There's no longer a need for a large advertising budget to potentially reach millions. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube provide almost anyone with that chance through organic content. The more significant question is: What actually

By Rora Mekonen Health Sciences Major | Class of 2027 | The Ohio State University Cancer is a major health issue that affects people from many different backgrounds. However, a person’s socioeconomic status can have a big impact on their risk of developing cancer, their ability to receive treatment, and their overall chances of survival. Sunsplash. Photo by Olga Kononenko Socioeconomic status includes factors such as income, education, employment, health insurance, and some

By Clement Karikari B.S. Biology (Pre-Med) | Class of 2029 | The Ohio State University ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, was released in November of 2022 (Chin, 2026). As of August 3rd, 2026, there are 901 million total users (Chin, 2026). This number represents a little over 10 percent of the entire world’s population. There are many good uses for AI platforms like ChatGPT, and it is used by both big companies and the average person. Students and those looking to know more use it to