Russ College of Engineering and Technology Stories

Ohio University named the best value public university in the state of Ohio for fourth consecutive year in latest U.S. News and World Report rankings

September 28, 2023 3 min

For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio University has been named the best public value university in the state of Ohio in the latest U.S. News and World Report College Rankings.

The Ground Penetrating Radar system pictured next to a memorial statue commemorating the Jackson County Cemetery.

Ohio University team volunteers to survey historic burial site for preservation

September 21, 2023 3 min

Issam Khoury and his team dedicated their expertise to uncover a historic grave site in Jackson County, West Virginia.

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

September 13, 2023 6 min

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

National Youth Leadership Forum full group

OHIO computer science student mentors high school students

September 7, 2023 3 min

Ahmad Ghauri attended the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF), an educational program designed to empower and develop young leaders, as a mentor in engineering.

Civil engineering student gains hands on experience in construction competition

August 29, 2023 3 min

Braden Lloyd attended the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Construction Institute Student Days competition to explore his passion for the construction industry.

A SpaceX rocket on launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Photo by Sarah Wyatt

If you're interested in space, join OHIO's student spaceflight experiment this fall

August 24, 2023 4 min

Professor Sarah Wyatt is looking for Ohio University students who want to help design experiments for the International Space Station.

Russ Research Opportunity Center to create collaborative campus research, honor generous donor contributions

August 23, 2023 3 min

OHIO’s Union Green will soon be home to the new Russ Research Opportunity Center and will enable the Green to live at the intersection of medicine, health and cutting-edge research.

Russ College students at SAE Baja Competition

OHIO students work together to earn first place in Baja car design competition

August 2, 2023 4 min

For engineering students, building an off-road vehicle is an opportunity to implement skills learned in the classroom and to compete as a team in the Society of Automotive Engineers Baja competition.

Veronica Jennings finds intersection of environmental studies and electrical engineering

July 26, 2023 3 min

For Veronica Jennings, a second-year student majoring in electrical engineering and minoring in computer science, finding the intersection of environmental studies and her major proved challenging.

Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

July 19, 2023 3 min

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Chemical Engineering student named American Chemical Society - Rubber Division scholar

July 12, 2023 3 min

Isabel Baca, a third-year chemical engineering student, has been named an American Chemical Society - Rubber Division Scholar.

Green gloved right hand holding acid mine runoff material and left hand holding a tube of artist paint

Acid mine drainage

Restoring nature’s hues: Ohio University and Rural Action forge path to clean water and artistic vitality in Southeast Ohio

June 29, 2023 4 min

Ohio University and Rural Action are restoring clean water to Southeast Ohio and bringing fresh color to artists everywhere.

Deb McAvoy teaches students at Alexander Local Schools

Russ College faculty lead STEM workshop at Alexander Local Schools

June 16, 2023 3 min

Russ College of Engineering and Technology faculty, Deborah McAvoy and Blake Regan hosted an educational workshop at Alexander Junior High/High School focusing on mathematics and civil engineering.

Russ College students in the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge

Russ College students win prize for best teamwork in the Fluid Power Vehicle competition