Isaac Abramson received his Master of Science in ceramics engineering from Ohio State in 1946. Almost 30 years later, his son, Roberto Abramson, moved to Columbus with his wife and 20-month-old son to pursue a two-year Master of Arts at Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business (1975-1977).
Roy M. Kottman, dean of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, now the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and director of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, led the first trip to Piracicaba to initiate what would be Ohio State’s first partnership in Brazil with the University of São Paulo Superior School of Agriculture Luiz de Queiroz (USP-ESALQ).
Roy M. Kottman, dean of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, now the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and director of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, led the first trip to Piracicaba to initiate what would be Ohio State’s first partnership in Brazil with the University of São Paulo Superior School of Agriculture Luiz de Queiroz (USP-ESALQ).
In 1964, the U.S. Agency for International Development contracted with Ohio State to form an institutional development project in Brazil with USP-ESALQ, which focused on integrating teaching, research and extension activities. Under this project, 16 faculty from Ohio State accepted long-term assignments at USP-ESALQ and over 75 faculty from USP-ESALQ faculty members undertook graduate degree programs at Ohio State.
In 1964, the U.S. Agency for International Development contracted with Ohio State to form an institutional development project in Brazil with USP-ESALQ, which focused on integrating teaching, research and extension activities. Under this project, 16 faculty from Ohio State accepted long-term assignments at USP-ESALQ and over 75 faculty from USP-ESALQ faculty members undertook graduate degree programs at Ohio State.
Henrique Amorim graduated from Ohio State with a master's in botany in 1970. He returned to Ohio State in 1974 as a visiting scholar after receiving his PhD in agronomy from USP. In 1977, Amorim started what would be a very successful business in alcohol fermentation, Fermentec, in the city of Piracicaba. Most recently, he CMY K visited Ohio State in 2018 for the launch of the book Pathways to Collaboration, in which his experience was featured.
Maria Furtado Feldens (PhD in Education, 1976) and Aray Miguel Feldens (PhD in Agricultural Economics, 1978) met at Ohio State and married in Columbus during their PhD programs. Mrs. Feldens’ PhD dissertation received a special award from the College of Education in 1976 and Mr. Feldens received an alumni award from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Alumni Society in 2001.
In 1984, Brazilian siblings Samir Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in engineering), Samira Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science) and Lode Raffoul (Bachelor of Science in agriculture) graduated from The Ohio State University.
In 1984, Brazilian siblings Samir Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in engineering), Samira Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science) and Lode Raffoul (Bachelor of Science in agriculture) graduated from The Ohio State University.
In 1984, Brazilian siblings Samir Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in engineering), Samira Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science) and Lode Raffoul (Bachelor of Science in agriculture) graduated from The Ohio State University.
In 1984, Brazilian siblings Samir Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in engineering), Samira Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science) and Lode Raffoul (Bachelor of Science in agriculture) graduated from The Ohio State University.
In 1984, Brazilian siblings Samir Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in engineering), Samira Raffoul (Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science) and Lode Raffoul (Bachelor of Science in agriculture) graduated from The Ohio State University.
Ruy Caldas earned his PhD from Ohio State in 1971 while his wife, Linda Caldas, received her master’s degree. Mr. Caldas was awarded Honoris Causa from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) in 2018.
In August 2014, the Ohio State Brazil Gateway was established in São Paulo. Weber Pimenta, managing partner at Visagio Consulting and a visiting student at Ohio State in 2005 was a primary partner. Ohio State had already established the China Gateway (2010) and the India Gateway (2012). The Gateways serve as a liaison for Ohio State and, among other activities, facilitate partnerships with academia, industry, NGOs and government offices.
In 2014, collaborations between the cities of Columbus and Curitiba were formalized under the Sister Cities framework. The initiative was built upon years of partnership between the states of Ohio and Paraná. The Brazil gateway supported activities during the Sister Cities delegation visit.
Over the years, collaborations between Ohio State and USP have expanded to other colleges and departments. In 2015, Former President Marco Antonio Zago and Vice President Raul Machado Neto from USP visited Ohio State and President Michael V. Drake CY to discuss expanding research opportunities. The two-day visit was facilitated by the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and the Brazil Gateway.
Over the years, collaborations between Ohio State and USP have expanded to other colleges and departments. In 2015, Former President Marco Antonio Zago and Vice President Raul Machado Neto from USP visited Ohio State and President Michael V. Drake to discuss expanding research opportunities. The two-day visit was facilitated by the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences and the Brazil Gateway.
In 2013, Ohio State and the State of São Paulo’s Research Foundation (FAPESP) signed a $1.4 million joint research fund to encourage collaborations between researchers. It funded almost 20 projects. In 2016, FAPESP Week took place on campus to showcase research and raise awareness of further opportunities.
Maria Lucia Cavalli Neder, rector of the Federal University of Mato Grosso, met Michael V. Drake, former president of The Ohio State University, and Lonnie King, former interim vice president and dean of the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Neder visited the Ohio State campus to connect with Rattan Lal, distinguished professor in the Ohio State School of Environment and Natural Resources, and leadership from The Ohio Program.
Collaborations between Ohio State and USP-ESALQ include an education abroad program initiated by Professor Ricardo Shirota, USP-ESALQ. The Alpha Zeta Partners, a professional, honorary fraternity for men and women in the College of Food, Agricultural, and CY Environmental Sciences, celebrated its 21st anniversary of the program in January and February 2018, which was led by Professor Heloisa Lee Burnquist, USP-ESALQ.
Collaborations between Ohio State and USP-ESALQ include an education abroad program initiated by Professor Ricardo Shirota, USP-ESALQ. The Alpha Zeta Partners, a professional, honorary fraternity for men and women in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, celebrated its 21st anniversary of the program this January and February, which was led by Professor Heloisa Lee Burnquist, USP-ESALQ.
In 2018, Beatriz Schmidt was a visiting scholar at Ohio State. Schmidt was awarded best PhD dissertation in psychology and humanities from CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education) in 2019.
GRAACC, the leading pediatric oncology research and treatment hospital in Brazil and Latin America, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital partnered to co-found the Latin America Pediatric Oncology symposium and platform (PLANO) in CY 2015. In 2018, President Michael V. Drake met founders, Dr. Sergio Petrilli and Dr. Andrea Capellano, during a visit to the hospital.
In 2017, Professor Susan Melsop launched Design Matters, a service-learning, social impact and social innovation design education abroad program in Brazil. The program partners with several organizations in São Paulo, including Campus B, Fundação Pop Rua, CISART, Vila Itororó Fab Lab and Mackenzie Presbyterian University. The program has been featured in media outlets in Brazil and mentioned by the Organization of American States.
In the early 2000s, in cooperation with Rutgers University, which also has historic interactions with both Ohio State and USP, a unique tripartite for research and educational collaborative initiative was developed to further foster collaboration. One of the premiere outcomes of the alliance CY has been the creation of a dual degree program, whereby CMY K students can obtain simultaneous PhD degrees from Ohio State and USP, and Rutgers and USP. In 2018, the groups convened at Ohio State.
BRASA was established in 2016 by Brazilian students who were part of the Science without Borders program at Ohio State. Since then, BRASA has grown and evolved.
In 2018, BRASA and the Brazil Gateway hosted the Brazilian Students and Scholars Conference at Ohio State. Over 60 Brazilian researchers and PhD students in the United States attended the two-day conference.
The Brazil Gateway relocated into a new office at Avenida Ibirapuera, in the Moema neighborhood. The space is rent-free through a generous donation from Visagio.
Number of Brazilian Students by College (1956-1980)
Luso-Brazilian Club published O Lanterninha in 1969
Ohio State and USP Faculty Letter Exchange
