Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Graduate Evolution & Ecology Student Organization (GEES)

GEES is an organization for the EEOB Graduate Students. Its representatives serve on EEOB faculty and college committees, and each officer has a vote on matters that potentially concern the EEOB graduate students. The purpose of GEES shall be (1) to promote the professional, educational and intellectual advancement of the EEOB graduate students, (2) to provide a mechanism for students to express and address their concerns about the programs and policies of the EEOB Department, and (3) to provide a forum that will encourage the interaction between students of the multiple disciplines within the EEOB Department.

GEES Professional Development Grant

To cover any career development expenses you would otherwise pay out-of-pocket: conferences, workshops, trainings, publication fees. Must be within current OSU travel guidelines.

GEES Events

GEES meets monthly for a business meeting and happy hour. In addition, GEES hosts several annual events. Our Darwin Talks have allowed graduate students to showcase their work at departmental seminars for over 30 years. For the past two years, the GEES Invited Speaker has presented a public seminar. Past speakers include Aaron Ellison (Harvard Forest) and John Hutchinson (Royal Veterinary College, University of London), and we look forward to hosting Alex Wild (University of Texas) for an upcoming talk. GEES also holds several social events each year, including a Spring BioBlitz, a Fall Campout, and the EEOB Holiday Party and Auction.

Officers 

EEOB graduate students contribute to GEES through elected positions. Several positions provide opportunities to serve alongside faculty on departmental committees.

Council of Graduate Students

is an official branch of student government representing all graduate students across the university, addressing issues which directly affect them, and working to continually improve the graduate experience here.