The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at The Ohio State University is an interdisciplinary academic unit dedicated to the use and management of natural resources in an economically efficient, environmentally compatible, and socially responsible manner. Our programs are delivered by 36 full-time faculty supported by 30 permanent staff. Faculty expertise includes various aspects of Aquatic Resources, Environmental Social Sciences, Forestry, Soil Science, and Wildlife Ecology. Over 400 graduate and undergraduate students make the School an exciting center for research, learning and service.

Academic Programs

Students are a priority in the SENR. The School is home to 340 undergraduates pursuing B.S degrees in four majors including:

• Environmental Science
• Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife
• Environmental Policy and Management
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism

An outstanding Student Services Team provides academic and career counseling and adminsters a campus-wide Environment and Natural Resources Scholars program for high ability sutdents of all majors with an interest in environmental and natural resource issues.

The SENR hosts a vibrant graduate program that provides Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the Environment and Natural Resources. Currently, over 70 master's and doctoral graduate students are advised by SENR faculty with areas of specialization in:

• Ecological Restoration
• Ecosystem Science
• Environmental Social Sciences
• Fisheries and Wildlife Science
• Forest Science
• Soil Science

A non-thesis, professional Masters of Environment and Natural Resources degree program is currently under review by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Research Programs

The SENR supports numerous research initiatives that integrate the natural and social sciences within the context of natural resource use and management. The School's research portfolio includes broad support from federal and state agencies, private industry, and foundations. Over $2.2 million are generated annually through sponsored research. Examples of major research themes include:

• Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
• Carbon Sequestration and Global Climate Change
• Forest Ecosystem and Watershed Restoration
• Human Behavior and Decision Making in Environmental Policy
• Land Remediation and By-product Utilization
• Soil Ecology
• Sustainable Agro-ecosystems
• Urban Wildlife Ecology
• Wetland and River Restoration

Public Outreach

The SENR brings current knowledge to the public's door through research-based educational programs. Lifelong learning experiences are implemented through web-based education, workshops, demonstrations, and presentations. SENR faculty and staff affiliated with OSU Extension partner with individuals, communities, businesses, and public organizations to provide information on critical environmental and natural resource issues. The group also recruits and develops volunteers for various programs. Examples of major outreach initiatives include the:

• Agronomic Crops Team
• Flickinger Leadership Academy for State Park Managers
• Gwynne Conservation Area
• Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II
• Ohio Watershed Academy for Community Watershed Coordinators
• Soil Technology Learning Lab for Wastewater Management
• Woodland Stewards Program for Private Landowners