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From Ultramarathons to Moral Questions: New SSI Affiliate Sabrina Little Brings Philosophy of Sport to Ohio State
For seven years, Sabrina Little tested the limits of human endurance — setting American records and winning world championships in ultrarunning.
Now, the philosopher and author is examining…
Recent Ohio State graduate Brittani Becher joins SSI as Affiliate
By Reilly Cahill
Less than a year ago, Brittani Becher was finishing up her final year of her Ph.D in sport and fitness administration/management at Ohio State.
Now, she is a…
Hackathon with Sports Info Solutions Launches
The 2026 OSU Sports Analytics Conference will host a Hackathon in partnership with Sports Info Solutions (SIS) again this year. This year's prompt asks students to determine how the MLB rule…
SSI Research Reveals Youth Sports Shift from Sandlot to Travel Team
Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study…
Kraft talks sports, journalism with OSU Newark students
SSI director Nicole Kraft visited the Ohio State University Newark campus Feb. 25 to meet with students interested in journalism and media careers. Kraft spoke about her own path in the sports…
Sports Career Readiness Fair Connects Students With Industry Professionals at Ohio Stadium
The Ohio State Sports and Society Initiative hosted its third annual Sports Career Readiness Fair Feb. 6 at Ohio Stadium in partnership with the Career Success department in the College of Arts…
Career Readiness Fair helps Buckeyes prepare for careers in sports
With the Career Readiness Fair: “So You Want a Career in Sports” just days away, Zach Howman wants students to treat the event as more than a job fair--he sees it as a low-stakes way to practice…
Former Big Ten Network executive Elizabeth Conlisk joins SSI board
by Reilley Cahill
Elizabeth Conlisk’s career in sports did not begin in athletics.
After graduating from The Ohio State University, Conlisk worked three jobs and earned a…
Ohio State’s Physics of Sport course breaks down the science behind athletic performance
By Reilly Cahill
With the 2026 Winter Olympics right around the corner, elite athletic performances will soon captivate audiences around the world.
But understanding what it…