Now at Ohio State

About Now at Ohio State

On the Now at Ohio State podcast, we talk with researchers, innovators and bold thinkers who look at our world, see what the real challenges are, and create the solutions that people need now.

Publisher

The Ohio State University

Category

education · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2023

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Feb 2026

   A simple test that can improve care

   Maternal healthcare hasn’t seen the same advances as many other areas of medicine — and the consequences can be devastating. In this episode, Ohio State nurse scientist Shannon Gillespie shares how personal experience and rigorous research led her to develop a new blood test that could predict preterm birth risk, and how innovation and entrepreneurship may help bring that science to patients who need it most.

2. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Leveraging wearable tech to keep us healthy and help us heal

   Healthcare technology doesn’t have to feel cold or impersonal. In this episode, two Ohio State researchers explore how innovation can support healing in deeply human ways — from wearable sensors woven into clothing to creative, arts-based rehabilitation. Together, they show how thoughtful design and collaboration can reshape the future of care.

3. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Embracing and expanding creativity with AI

   Artificial intelligence is entering the art studio, transforming how we create, collaborate, and think about originality itself. In this episode, Ohio State’s Amy Youngs explores the intersection of technology and creativity, discussing how artists are adapting to AI, the ethical questions it raises and why human imagination remains at the heart of every masterpiece.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

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