Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Research Initiatives

The center’s programming is currently focused on two interdisciplinary research initiatives: Centering the Global Peripheries, and Legal Geopolitics of the Oceans. Two Mershon senior faculty fellows oversee each research and programming area and are responsible for organizing events, workshops, discussion groups and administering grants. Click on each research area below to learn more.