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Bryan Mark

December 20, 2024

Former State Climatologist Bryan Mark Honored with 2024 Lois Jones Award for Outstanding Science Communication and Engagement

The State Climate Office of Ohio proudly celebrates Professor Bryan Mark, Ohio's State Climatologist from 2015 to 2022, as the recipient of the Byrd Center's prestigious 2024 Lois M. Jones Award…

Jim DeGrand

December 20, 2024

Congratulations to Assistant State Climatologist Jim DeGrand, Recipient of the Byrd Center's 2024 Henry Brecher Technical Achievement Award

The State Climate Office of Ohio (SCOO) is thrilled to announce that our Assistant State Climatologist, Jim DeGrand, has been honored with Byrd Center's prestigious Henry Brecher Technical…

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December 17, 2024

As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death

Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that wildfire smoke significantly reduces life expectancy, while also diminishing the health benefits of local greenspaces. Greenspaces,…

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September 12, 2024

The Ohio State University Offers Supports to Farmers in Response to Severe Drought Crisis

The Drought Rapid Response Team at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offers guidance in light of the USDA making emergency loans and federal aid programs…

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Jeff Rogers

Ohio State Climatologist Emeritus

rogers.21@osu.edu

Aaron Wilson

State Climatologist of Ohio; Assistant Professor - Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist, Department of Extension - CFAES

wilson.1010@osu.edu

Steven Quiring

Faculty Member, Geography Department

quiring.10@osu.edu

Dr. Bryan Mark

Faculty Member, Geography Department