Diplomacy Labs empower Ohio State students to tackle real-world issues
Research, programs and events made possible by The Mershon Center impact our students, faculty, and community. Diplomacy Lab offers real-life research opportunities for students in cooperation with US embassies and the Departments of State and Treasury. Projects are situated across the world and address a range of policy challenges including public health, energy security, women’s economic inclusion, extremism, emerging technologies, accessibility, climate change, human rights, disinformation, sustainability, and more.
“Having the Diplomacy Lab available on the Ohio State campus gives students a taste of real-world problems that helps them build skills and understand how government (and sometimes non-governmental) organizations tackle projects through teamwork, planning and communication,” said Angela Brintlinger, chair of the Department of Slavic and East European languages and cultures and Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies director.
In collaboration with the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, Brintlinger successfully applied for and earned Ohio State a spot as an official U.S. Department of State Diplomacy Lab site in 2023.
