The Ohio Journal of Science, Vol. XVI, No. 1, November 1915

Step back into the academic world of 1915, when Ohio’s scholars gathered their observations, experiments, and insights into a single, meticulously edited volume. This issue marks the transition from the earlier Ohio Naturalist to a broader platform that welcomes not only biologists and geologists, but also physicists, mathematicians, and engineers. Its pages reflect a community eager to document and share the state’s scientific pulse during a time of rapid discovery.

Inside, listeners will hear concise reports ranging from the intricate life cycles of local algae to the design of a new photographic objective. Special papers explore everything from the flora of Sandusky to the preglacial drainage patterns that shaped Ohio’s landscape. The diverse articles, written by experts across agriculture, chemistry, zoology, and more, offer a vivid snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century research, inviting you to experience the curiosity and rigor that defined an era of regional science.