Russ College of Engineering and Technology Stories

OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.

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

November 21, 2024 6 min

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’

November 14, 2024 4 min

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

John Gilbert, Michael Cooney, Xiangsi Howard and Gabriel Havas stand in the Convocation Center during the Student Research Expo

Experiential Learning

Senior student capstone project benefits OHIO community, provides important opportunities

November 14, 2024 5 min

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

Faculty awards

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

November 12, 2024 2 min

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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Artificial Intelligence

AI’s increasing energy appetite

November 8, 2024 8 min

Generative AI tools use more energy than you might expect. OHIO experts explore the hidden energy costs of AI.

Research

Is a future with self-driving vehicles closer than we think? Researchers aim to find out

November 7, 2024 5 min

Transportation of the future may be closer than we think; however, a collaborative project between DriveOhio, the Department of Transportation and Ohio University is finding just how close we may actually be to autonomous vehicles and the impacts they could have on improving wellbeing and access.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

November 6, 2024 10 min

OHIO faculty celebrate publications, presentations and research achievements.

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OHIO Innovation

Russ College is ready for Digital Enterprise Collaboratory opening in Dayton

November 5, 2024 4 min

The Digital Enterprise Collaboratory is a training, collaboration and innovation hub focused on rapid product development to enhance American manufacturing and increase military preparedness using digital tools and techniques.

The Charles R. and Marilyn Y. Stuckey Academic and Research Center

Corporate Engagement

Ohio University announces strategic investment from Kokosing to strengthen experiential learning in construction management

November 4, 2024 3 min

OHIO announces a major gift from Kokosing Inc. to enhance construction management education. A lab in the Stuckey Academic and Research Center will be named the Kokosing Teaching Laboratory.

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day

Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

October 30, 2024 8 min

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

October 6, 2024 4 min

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University community.

Award winners

OHIO advisors honored with Chapman-Clapp Outstanding Advisor Award

October 2, 2024 2 min

Dr. Deborah McAvoy and Zachary Graman have been named as the recipients of the Chapman Clapp Outstanding Advisor Awards for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Artificial Intelligence

Teaching with AI: How college professors are redefining the classroom

September 26, 2024 6 min

While the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has many industries hoping it will eventually streamline processes and save resources on labor-intensive tasks, the explosion in its adoption by students has created some unique challenges for educators.

Forever OHIO

Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes 5 new members

September 25, 2024 8 min

The Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) is proud to announce the selection of five new members to its Board of Directors.

Rankings

Ohio University named the best value public university for fifth consecutive year

September 23, 2024 4 min

Once again, Ohio University has ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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