Russ College of Engineering and Technology Stories

Kopchick and Sharma
Advancing Health

New patent from OHIO researchers could pave the way for more effective growth hormone therapies

July 22, 2026 8 min

Researchers at Ohio University have filed a patent after using advanced molecular simulations to uncover, for the first time, how a pioneering growth hormone drug works at the atomic level - a discovery that could pave the way for a new generation of more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders.
Toyota visit
Community Engagement

Ohio University leadership visit Toyota West Virginia

July 10, 2026 3 min

Toyota West Virginia hosted several members of the Ohio University leadership team on May 14.
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New Bobcats

Friends since BSO

July 10, 2026 4 min

It's not an official designation, but many students and alumni meet lifelong friends at Bobcat Student Orientation. This year's newest Ohio University students learn about college life, play games on South Green and forge friendships that might just last forever.
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Faculty Experts

How AI slop impacts our media landscape: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

July 9, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in the past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts explain the phenomenon and its impact on our media landscape.

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Faculty Experts

OHIO faculty show how physics can be fun at COSI Science Day

July 8, 2026 4 min

Two Ohio University physics professors turned beach balls, smoke machines, and ping-pong ball launchers into family-friendly science demonstrations at the Center of Science and Industry’s Science Day.

Alden Library at Ohio University
OHIO Community

Ohio University Libraries’ support of Open Access publishing continues to remove financial barriers for researchers

July 2, 2026 3 min

Open Access is the practice of publishing scholarly work without any subscription barriers to access.
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OHIO Research

Using data to fight human trafficking: OHIO researchers help state agency disrupt exploitation

June 26, 2026 7 min

OHIO Associate Professor Felipe Aros-Vera successfully used data, decision sciences and engineering to support the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases in Ohio, and the results have the potential to have a global impact.

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Research and Innovation

Ohio University aligns airport operations with research and innovation strategy

June 17, 2026 3 min

Ohio University is moving forward in the transition in the management and oversight of the Gordon K. Bush Airport, positioning the airport as a central asset in the University’s research, innovation and economic development efforts.

Amanda Bowdle
Student Success

Amanda Bowdle returns to OHIO Chillicothe after paper mill closure

June 2, 2026 4 min

Amanda Bowdle spent seven years mastering machines at Pixelle Specialty Solutions. Then the mill closed, and everything stopped. Now she is pursuing a computer technology degree at OHIO Chillicothe.
Stocker Center
OHIO Announcements

Dr. Maj Mirmirani returns to OHIO as interim dean of Russ College of Engineering and Technology

June 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced that Dr. Maj Mirmirani will return to OHIO to serve as interim dean of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
David Wilhelm
Alumni Leaders

OHIO alumnus David Wilhelm named as Konneker Medal winner

May 28, 2026 5 min

Internationally known entrepreneur and leader David Wilhelm has been named as the winner of the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. 
Class Gateway on Ohio University's College Green
Annual Awards

Recognizing OHIO excellence

May 22, 2026 1 min

Celebrating contributions and achievements from students across the University for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Faculty Experts

What is ‘AI slop’: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

May 20, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in the past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts define and explain the phenomenon across their different disciplines.
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OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

May 18, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.
Alumni Gateway
Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
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