The Ohio State University and Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. announced a new collaboration that will support water management research, enhance student learning, and make campus more sustainable. The company is donating two stormwater management systems for the Innovation District on west campus along with a cash gift to install them and fund related research and teaching opportunities. Additional parts of the gift will promote diversity and inclusion by supporting the Engineering House Learning Community and will help the university improve recycling on campus.

The combined value of the product donation and cash gift exceeds $1 million.