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Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.

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Regional investing fund provides new opportunities for students

February 28, 2026

Three OHIO students were awarded prestigious fellowships through the Appalachian Emerging Investors Fund.

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OHIO students invited to network with employers, learn from alumni at National Engineers Week events

February 19, 2026

OHIO's Russ College of Engineering and Technology will celebrate National Engineers Week on Feb. 22-28 with a wide range of events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community residents.

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Madhuparna Chakraborty - Final Dissertation Defense Wednesday, March 4 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Stocker Center
OHIO Online Russ College of Engineering & Technology Alumni Career Meet-Up Wednesday, March 4 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
NQPI Seminar 3/5/2026 - Lottie Murray Thursday, March 5 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
Miguel Sempertegui Sosa - Final Dissertation Defense Friday, March 6 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Stocker Center
NQPI Seminar 3/26/2026 - Adam Charnas Thursday, March 26 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories
NQPI Seminar 4/9/2026 - Kishor Nepal Thursday, April 9 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Clippinger Laboratories

Energy and the Environment

Reimagining Plastic Waste with the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Researchers at Ohio University have a vision to address environmental challenges by repurposing mining and plastic waste into high performance building materials that possess lower embodied energy and emissions than current plastic composites. OHO's trademark RC Squared combines reclaimed carbon and plastic materials, forming high performance engineering plastic composed of nearly 100% recycled components.

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