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Wicked Science

Wicked Science

About the Program

The Wicked Science program at Ohio State is teaching these tools and skills via a set of classes designed to expand your thinking and facilitate collaboration with other students.

On this site, you can learn more about what wicked problems are, explore two case studies exemplifying the features of wicked problems, connect with other grad students and faculty interested in wicked science, and learn more about the wicked science programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Wicked Problems Without Easy Answers

Wicked problems encompass a wide range of local, national, and global challenges that require transdisciplinary 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.

Classroom learning