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 Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) at Ohio State University in Columbus, United States, is a prominent academic unit focused on the economic dimensions of agriculture, the environment, food systems, global development, and natural resources. The department provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the analytical skills needed to tackle complex real-world problems. AEDE faculty are recognized experts actively engaged in impactful research, teaching, and outreach across key areas such as agricultural policy, environmental sustainability, food security, and international development. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and strong external partnerships, the department prepares graduates for diverse and influential careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector, contributing to sustainable solutions and informed decision-making globally.
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