Sustainability at Ohio State
Ohio State is a comprehensive land-grant research university with more than 600 faculty and research scientists in sustainability education and research; thousands of passionate students who take advantage of 900 courses that support sustainability learning; an enduring mission to serve our local and global communities; and a strong commitment to sustainability in its campus operations.
The complex challenges of sustainability and the need to improve social, economic and environmental conditions underscore the need for the deep integration Ohio State has across a breadth of disciplines including natural and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, engineering, public health, business, law, planning, policy, arts and humanities. These academic units and other internal partners such as research labs and centers, Office of Student Life, and Office of Administration and Planning departments collaborate and leverage Ohio State's research and knowledge toward more sustainable and resilient campuses and communities.
What's new
- Brian Cultice joins SI as new Sustainability Science Researcher
- SI opens student sustainability research grant opportunity
- SI welcomes Josh Knights as Managing Director
- Ohio State EmPOWERment Program provides renewable energy training
Materials
Stay connected
Become an Affiliated Faculty or Researcher with the Sustainability Institute
SustainNews: Sharing Ohio State sustainability successes every quarter
Sustainability Institute Newsletter: Bi-monthly updates and opportunities for the Ohio State sustainability community
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Events
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February 16, 20267:00pm - 9:00pmEnvironmental History Initiative Documentary Screening Series: Demon Mineral
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February 28, 202610:00am - 12:00pmOlentangy River Litter Cleanup
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March 30 - April 1, 20262026 Midwest Climate Summit
Learn more about 2026 Midwest Climate SummitTypeConference
The Ohio State University is dedicated to advancing education, research, innovation and partnerships related to sustainability. To further these goals, the Sustainability Institute is pleased to offer funding to support student research in sustainability.
Priority will be given to student research that creates opportunities to use our campuses as living laboratories or connects Ohio State to our local communities.