Russ College of Engineering and Technology Stories

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TikTok

Banning TikTok: Turning point for U.S. data security or threat to free speech?

In a move that has people talking about national security, free speech, and digital innovation, the United States government is poised to issue a ban on TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms in the world.

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
OHIO Events

OHIO Student Expo registration now open

Ohio University students can win cash prizes at the annual event that highlights student research, scholarship and creative works.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO now accepting nominations for Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

The Ohio University Research Division is now accepting nominations for the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. Nominations for the medal may be submitted until March 31, 2025.

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Engineering Opportunities

Ohio University and Washington State College of Ohio continues to expand partnership to prepare students for engineering workforce

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology will strengthen its collaboration with Washington State College of Ohio by expanding engineering opportunities for local students.

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Russ Prize

Groundbreaking diabetes management tool wins national Russ Prize

Established by OHIO alumnus Fritz Russ, the Russ Prize is one of the nation’s top awards for breakthrough achievements in engineering and technology.

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Year in review

Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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Forever OHIO

Bring a poncho, Santa

Ohio University experts weigh in on Christmas Eve weather and flight plan

OHIO students celebrate during their Fall 2024 commencement ceremony
Commencement

A moment to remember forever: Celebrating OHIO's Fall 2024 graduates

As Ohio University graduates crossed the stage and stepped into their futures, the Convocation Center was alive with celebration and hope. View the inspiring moments that showcase the energy, joy and achievement of this year's Bobcat graduates.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI content: Ethics, identification and regulation

According to a report from Europol Innovation Lab as much as 90 percent of online content may be synthetically generated by 2026. With such a staggering projected increase, it is more important than ever to be aware of what content was created by AI.

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Project Management

OHIO’s Project Management program enrollment growth mirrors industry demand

OHIO’s MSPM program, accredited by PMI, has nearly doubled enrollment yearly since 2022. It offers flexible options, practical training, and electives to meet the rising demand for project managers.

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Sustainability Research

Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

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Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Nov. 4 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the second “University Updates” event of the academic year on Monday, Nov. 4.

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Experiential Learning

Senior student capstone project benefits OHIO community, provides important opportunities

The Student Software Engineering Program is a cohort-based program for OHIO computer science students interested in pursuing careers in software engineering.

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Faculty awards

Dean Fox of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology receives ASCE Middlebrooks Award

Dean Patrick Fox has received the 2024 Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the paper entitled “Analytical Solutions for Internal Stability of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall at the Limit State,” published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

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