March 13, 2026
Community engaged research
Congratulations to Brandon Rothrock, who has been selected as a recipient of this year’s Community Engaged Graduate Student Award from Ohio State’s Office of Outreach and Engagement. This prestigious award recognizes Brandon’s outstanding commitment to community-engaged scholarship and his work with organizations such as OUT for Sustainability and the Environmental Defense Fund. Through these partnerships, Brandon exemplifies how graduate research can meaningfully connect with community organizations to advance environmental sustainability and public impact.