The Ohio State University (OSU), commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university located in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, Ohio State was founded in 1870 as the state's land-grant university and the ninth university in Ohio with the Morrill Act of 1862. Ohio State was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College and focused on various agricultural and mechanical disciplines, but it developed into a comprehensive university under the direction of then-Governor and later U.S. president Rutherford B. Hayes, and in 1878, the Ohio General Assembly passed a law changing the name to "the Ohio State University" and broadening the scope of the university. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university's endowment of $7.4 billion in 2023 is among the largest in the world.
The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences in Columbus, Ohio, explores the dynamic processes shaping our planet. Integrating geological, atmospheric, and oceanographic sciences, the school addresses critical global challenges like climate change, natural resource management, and natural hazards. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, students gain deep understanding through cutting-edge research facilities and extensive field-based learning opportunities. Research spans Earth history, solid earth dynamics, geodetic science, and water-climate-environment interactions. Graduates are well-prepared for impactful careers in academia, government, and the private sector, equipped with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to tackle complex Earth and environmental issues.
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