Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center - The Ohio State University

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

09/04/2026

The 2027 Polar Archives Research Award call for proposals is now open! Proposals are due October 30, 2026. If you’ve been wanting to visit the Polar Archives for in‑person research, this is your chance. Details and requirements: https://bit.ly/4x8kBF2

Support the Polar Archives Research Award Polar Archives Research AwardCriteria for EligibilityThe $6,000 award is available to graduate students, faculty and independent scholars, with or without a current institutional affiliation.We invite both foreign and domestic applicants to apply.Applicant m...

08/31/2026

A piece in Crain's Cleveland Business by Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson, "Why Ohio Must Prepare for Both Drought & Deluge,” explores how Ohio communities can better prepare for and respond to extreme weather, like drought and flooding.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3UjYr4X

08/28/2026

The State Climate Office of Ohio would like to raise awareness for extreme heat potential forecasted for this coming week (Aug 31-Sept 4). Forecasts are available via the NWS HeatRisk Tool, which is our go-to resource for heat burden (which takes into account temperature, humidity and other variables that impact the body’s ability to cool). https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/

Though forecast models vary regarding the exact magnitude of heat, current indications show Major (red) and Extreme (magenta) conditions growing throughout much of the state. The image shows the current forecast for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Up-to-date information and messaging as well as localized forecasts for our region can be found at the NWS Forecast Office in Wilmington, OH: https://www.weather.gov/iln/ The following map can be used to locate NWS offices with Ohio coverage outside of our area: https://www.weather.gov/srh/nwsoffices

08/28/2026

Kara Lamantia and colleagues confirm that tropical regions are a historic source of methane. By examining small air bubbles trapped in ancient ice, the researchers reconstructed approximately 2,000 years of atmospheric methane history.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ivxPI4

08/26/2026

Our Ice Cream Social is two weeks away! Have you signed up? If not, click the link to complete our registration form: https://bit.ly/4wxlYxo

Join us on Thursday, September 10th from 4 to 6 pm to meet our researchers, enjoy ice cream, and tour the center!

08/24/2026

Thank you to Denise Mondragon, DJ Yousavich, Noah Gronewold and Rafael dos Reis who judged the Exploring Polar Science and Ponds 4-H youth events at the Ohio State Fair this year!