Brief CV: https://physics.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2022-04/thaler_cv.pdf

The Ohio State University Distinguished Staff Award (2016)
The Ohio State University Outstanding Advisor Award nominee (2015)
John G. Whitcomb Distinguished Physics Staff Award (2012, 2023)
 

Summer Term 2026 Availability

During summer term 2026 (May 11 - August 24) students can contact me in the following ways:

• Email (thaler.21@osu.edu). Email is the quickest way to get ahold of me. Responses will be sent during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm)
• In-person appointments. Students can schedule an in-person meeting with me through onCourse (buckeyes.campus.eab.com). Make sure to choose an in-person meeting. Meetings will take place in room 1142 Physics Research Building. 
• Virtual appointments. Students can schedule an in-person meeting with me through onCourse (buckeyes.campus.eab.com). Make sure to choose a phone/remove meeting. Meetings will take place either over the phone or through Carmen Zoom.

I can provide students with information about the following:

• Requirements for the Physics major, Engineering Physics major, Physics minor, and Computational Physics certificate
• Choosing electives based on career and academic goals
• General Education requirements
• Applying for graduation
• Course enrollment and scheduling 
• Academic petitions 
• Grade Forgiveness
• General information related to undergraduate research, internships, and career options
• Buckeye Degree Planner

Other student needs are provided by these offices and resources:

• The Buckeye Link Student Services Center can answer questions about registration holds, tuition/fees, and statement of account.
  • Visit their office in-person by going to the Academic Services Building located at 281 W. Lane Avenue. Then go to the front desk in the main lobby of the first floor.
  • Or call 614-292-0300
  • Or submit an online request
• The Office of Financial Aid can answer financial aid questions. This includes questions about grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid eligibility.
• Academic Coaching provided by the Dennis Learning Center can help students who could benefit from guidance on the following topics: reducing procrastination, building effective and efficient study methods, improving test-taking strategies, building motivation for studying, improving time management skills, overcoming test anxiety, and developing a detailed study plan.
• Student Advocacy can help students navigate Ohio State's structure and resolve issues that they encounter at the university (financial, personal, or health issues; academic appeals; grade grievances, etc.). Contact Student Advocacy by submitting an Assistance Request Form or by going to their drop-in hours as listed on their website.
• The University Registrar website is a great resource for finding information about transferability of college credit to OSU, the academic calendar, registration deadlines, tuition/fees, testing options, final grade posting deadlines, and more.
• The OSU Housing and Residence Office can answer questions about on-campus housing.
• The OSU Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement Office can provide housing and related information to students living off campus.
• OSU Dining Services provides information about meal plans and on campus dining.
• OSU Admissions can answer questions about applying to OSU as an incoming freshman or transfer student.
• The Student Wellness Center provides nutritional, financial, and wellness coaching among other services. 
• Counseling and Consultation Service provides students with mental health support.