What is Ecological Engineering?
The EcoE degree at OSU is a unique, ABET-accredited degree that is the first of its kind in the nation. Ecological Engineering blends engineering and science, and focuses on the design of sustainable systems (natural, urban, and agricultural) that are consistent with ecological principles and integrate human activities into the natural environment to the benefit of both. This discipline is rapidly developing as an important new area of engineering.
Ecological Engineering Degree Options
Degrees that Pay. Careers that Matter.
Job opportunities are abundant for graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, or ecological sustainability. This expertise helps solve the world’s most pressing issues in the arenas of world hunger, human health, and environmental conservation. Discover how you can build a meaningful career that helps make tomorrow better.
Examples of career paths with a degree in Ecological Engineering include:
- Water Resources
- Irrigation Design & Management
- River Engineering
- Ecological Restoration
- Water Treatment
- Bioremediation
- Ecosystem Modeling
- Related Fields
Individualized Advising
Advisors help students develop their course of study. They are the students’ link to scholarships and campus resources, advise on matters of professional development, and point students toward experiential learning and leadership opportunities that will help them be successful in their agricultural or business careers after graduation. For Ecological Engineering advising, contact Khrystal Condon [email protected].
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