Wicked Science

Wicked Science

About the Program

The Wicked Science Program at Ohio State offers the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to expand your thinking and promote collaboration with other students.

On this site, you can learn more about what wicked problems are, connect with other students and faculty interested in wicked science, and learn more about the wicked science programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
 

Programs in Wicked Science

students collaborating together on a group project at a table

Wicked Problems Without Easy Answers

Wicked problems encompass a wide range of local, national, and global challenges that require trans-disciplinary collaboration as we seek more equitable and sustainable resolutions and outcomes.

Wicked scientists use tools such as interdisciplinary approaches, collaboration, systemic thinking, and holistic views to address wicked problems such as deforestation and industrial pollution which frequently have global implications.

Presentation about how to answer wicked problems

Connect

Listserv for Wicked Buckeyes

We have a listserv for wicked scientists at The Ohio State University, i.e., wicked buckeyes. The listserv is used to share events, resources, and opportunities for folks interested in wicked science.

Subscribe to the Listserv

 

LinkedIn Group

We’ve created a LinkedIn group specifically for wicked scientists at OSU and beyond. Our objective is to cultivate a vibrant community where these unconventional thinkers can engage with each other and the program.

LinkedIn Group