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
- Sustainability Institute Announces 2026 Research Grant Award Winners
- AI(X) Hub, SI and TDAI launch university-wide Sustainability in the Age of AI initiative
- Brian Cultice joins SI as new Sustainability Science Researcher
Materials
Stay connected
Become an Affiliate 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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May 11-15, 2026Energy Sustainability Launch Program
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September 4, 20268:00am - 5:00pmWheels in Motion: Reimagining Renewal Through Cycles of Change
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Sustainability in the Age of AI is a new, university‑wide interdisciplinary initiative co‑led by the AI(X) Hub, Sustainability Institute (SI), and Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI).