Academic Collaboration
Our agreement with Ohio State has a unique focus aligned with the university’s overarching goals.
A $150 million academic commitment.
The partnership is doing its part to support the university in strengthening academic resources and programming for students, staff and faculty.
Since the partnership formed on campus in 2017, OSEP has supported 10 students each year to learn and develop alongside the ENGIE & Axium team members working to create a more efficient campus. There are a variety of internship opportunities including engineering, construction, finance, design, data analytics, communications and a combination of business and environmental science. Each intern has exceptional talent, a tangible passion for sustainability and has been selected out of hundreds of applicants. The internships provide students with the chance to give back to the Ohio State community and contribute to the greater good of their peers.
Our interns are the life of our business; they are integral to our core functions across campus.
Smart Campus Challenge
As part of its annual academic investment program, the Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) will fund the Smart Campus Challenge, a venture capitalist-style student sustainability competition for Ohio State students. Student teams who advance through an initial proposal process will have the opportunity to pitch campus sustainability projects to a committee of Ohio State faculty, staff, alumni and ENGIE program managers for the chance to get their dream project funded.
Annual OSEP Awards
Every year, OSEP awards between $10,000 to $50,000 to a number of select proposals submitted by members of Ohio State faculty, staff, or student body. These awards are tailored towards projects that focus on sustainability, STEM, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Proposals are due in the spring of each year with funding becoming available in June.
WestFest: West Campus Science and Sustainability Festival
Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP) sponsored and participated in a free public event showcasing sustainability and outreach across central Ohio and at The Ohio State University at WestFest. WestFest showcases what Ohio State researchers and community partners are discovering to protect our environment, improve how we use our natural resources, and enhance our daily lives. During this event, people of all ages interacted with displays and hands-on activities highlighting the technology, discoveries and resources available across central Ohio.
VISIONARY PROJECT
Energy Advancement and Innovation Center
The partnership facilitated the construction of the Energy Advancement and Innovation Center for research and technology commercialization. The EAIC is a hub where faculty, students, alumni, ENGIE researchers, local entrepreneurs and industry experts collaborate on the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy and green mobility solutions.
