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  1. A Sugar Maple outside of Kottman Hall.

    Changing leaves brings visibility to the importance of trees on campus and beyond

    Oct 23, 2023

    The morning air is crisp and the leaves on the trees at The Ohio State University and across the state are showing their changing colors - a visual reminder of their importance to the campus community and beyond. Learn more about trees on campus, their benefits and care >>

  2. Water running between two fields

    FFAR invests in projects to increase farmers' use of conservation practices

    Oct 20, 2023

    The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) announced three grants totaling $474,550 as part of the Achieving Conservation through Targeting Information, Outreach and Networking (ACTION) program. ACTION supports projects exploring how to increase landowner willingness to adopt conservation practices that provide a range of ecosystem benefits. The Walton Family Foundation provided matching funds to the ACTION program. Read more about this investment, including support for research led by faculty member Dr. Robyn Wilson >>

     

  3. Maroon electric car with car plugged in

    Bringing new resilient infrastructure to all communities

    Oct 11, 2023

    Originally published on the website of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Enginnering at The Ohio State University and written by Kevin Satterfield.

    In an effort to mitigate climate change, many communities and the transportation and energy systems that serve them, are transitioning to renewable sources. However, not all communities are able to equally participate in this transition.

    Underserved communities, in particular, often encounter barriers when shifting to newer, electrified energy and transportation systems. Many of these neighborhoods already experience various, socioeconomic challenges and exposure to existing pollutants and potential, adverse health outcomes.

    Researchers at The Ohio State University, including School of Environment and Natural Resources faculty member Jeffrey Jacquet are part of the interdisciplinary team working to alleviate some of these inequities and improve the quality of life for residents in these communities. Learn more >>

  4. Workshop participants sitting around tables outdoors under a tent and interacting.

    NIFA Invests in project to build farmer-led organic research in Ohio

    Oct 11, 2023

    Ohio’s organic farmers have many questions and fewer resources to answer them, compared to more traditional farmers. A newly funded project through NIFA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) will advance productivity, profitability, and resilience in the organic sector through collaborative on-farm research. The project will be co-led by The Ohio State University, Central State University, and the Ohio Ecological Farm & Food Association, partnering with organic producers and leveraging personnel, resources, and knowledge of the three lead organizations. Learn more and find out how to engage >>

  5. Dr. Jim Ippolito

    Ippolito appointed as the Dr. Rattan Lal Endowed Professor at Ohio State

    Oct 3, 2023

    COLUMBUS, Ohio–James A. Ippolito has been appointed to a five-year term as the Dr. Rattan Lal Endowed Professor in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

    Throughout his career, Ippolito has held various academic and research positions, including his most recent role as a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University (CSU). He has also served as a research soil scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS).  Read more>>

  6. The Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory poster image with a variety of outdoor images, fore example  black bear, snake, turkey, girl with a coyote, etc.

    TWEL celebrates 20 Years

    Oct 3, 2023

    The Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory (TWEL) gathered to celebrate 20 Years of TWEL on September 30, 2023. The gathering brought together Ohio Division of Wildlife Staff and SENR/TWEL faculty staff and students to celebrate the occasion. Learn more >>

  7. Woodland

    Workshop explores hidden and obvious impacts of invasive species

    Sep 26, 2023

    Landowners, woodland owners and natural resource managers will have the opportunity to learn about invasive species and their impacts - those seen and unseen at an upcoming class offered by the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program in Warren County, OH.

    The class will discuss both non-native invasive plants and non-native invasive insects and other invasives on the radar. Learn more and register today >> 

  8. Dr. Lauren Pintor

    Faculty member to serve as associate director of Undergraduate Education in SENR

    Sep 19, 2023

    Lauren Pintor, associate professor in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at The Ohio State University to serve as associate director of Undergraduate Education in SENR. Read more >>

  9. WKSHP 120: Fish Sampling Techniques Workshop (Application Deadline: Sept. 22)

    Sep 19, 2023

    Stone Lab to offer an intensive, two-day workshop on Fish Sampling Techniques starting on October 7. Learn more to apply >>

  10. Person with a pollinator plot behind them speaking to another person.

    Pancakes with Pollinators at Ohio State Mansfield

    Sep 12, 2023

    Pancakes with Pollinators … Pollinators with Pancakes whichever way you say it – the gathering at Ohio State Mansfield hit the spot. Participants, including students had the opportunity to observe how research works to create pollinator habitat along Ohio’s utility right of ways, learn about native bees and butterflies, and talk to natural resource experts about the critical need for pollinator habitat. The EcoLab event held during Welcome Week (August 25) on the campus featured more than eight organizations AND pancakes served with Ohio State Maple Syrup!  Find out more >>

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