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STEP
Second-year Transformational Experience Program

STEP

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About STEP

STEP is an extension of Ohio State’s commitment to the student experience and provides an opportunity for education beyond the classroom. Students participating in STEP have the opportunity to submit a proposal for a fellowship of up to $2,000 to use towards a STEP Signature Project.

News and Articles

Students presenting at the STEP Expo.

How STEP Signature Projects Support AI Fluency

STEP Signature Projects were highlighted in an article titled, "Ohio State students learn leadership skills through internships", which showcased student learning, including growth in AI fluency.
STEP Student, Morgan Margraf, during her signature project.

STEP Signature Project Provides Career Focus

STEP student, Morgan Margraf, was featured in an article titled, "Texas trip helps focus Ohio State Marion student’s career vision".
Students Walk through the Oval

Publication Highlights Impact of STEP

The Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) was featured in an article titled, “Effects on Students’ Holistic Development Through a Comprehensive Second-Year Program."
Abstract art with four sections (marine life, cancer research, healthcare, and scientific research)

10 Students Who Did Marvelous Things Through STEP

Read the Ohio State Alumni Magazine’s March 2024 publication "10 Students Who Did Marvelous Things Through STEP", which highlights the outcomes and experiences of ten former STEP students across project categories.