Stories tagged with: Russ College of Engineering and Technology

OHIO researchers returning to labs to research potential COVID-19 treatments

May 27, 2020 Several Ohio University researchers have received permission for an early return to their labs to conduct research on potential treatments for COVID-19.

OHIO researchers win grant to study treatment for possible fatal complications of COVID-19

April 30, 2020 Faculty researchers from Ohio University have received a $100,000 grant to investigate possible treatments for mitigating the severity of COVID-19.

Kenworth chosen as Outstanding Co-op and Internship Employer

April 28, 2020 Truck manufacturer Kenworth, a subsidiary of PACCAR, has been awarded the Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Outstanding Co-op/Internship Employer for 2020.

OHIO chemical engineering students top their task at virtual environmental design contest

April 28, 2020 Bringing home first place took on new meaning this month for an Ohio University chemical engineering student competition team. The students competed virtually in the WERC Environmental Design Contest.

Student org hosts alumni industry panel to help students navigate uncertain times

April 13, 2020 The Ohio University student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) held a virtual industry panel with alumni on Wednesday to discuss how manufacturers are coping.

OHIO Russ College donates PPE to southeast Ohio healthcare workers

April 6, 2020 Faculty and staff at OHIO's Russ College looked through department and research center laboratories, and classrooms, for personal protective equipment to donate to southeast Ohio healthcare workers.

OHIO professor named to top two percent of medical, biological engineers

March 30, 2020 Ohio University Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Doug Goetz has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows.

OHIO professor-daughter duo create virtual science series to keep youth engaged during pandemic

March 23, 2020 Ohio University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Chang Liu began looking for a way to connect his hometown residents and also engage the city’s young learners during COVID-19.

Ohio University receives RAPIDS grant to focus on simulation equipment, workforce development

March 5, 2020 The Ohio Department of Higher Education recently awarded nearly $110,000 to Ohio University’s Southern campus and the Russ College of Engineering and Technology to invest in simulation equipment.

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Engineers develop new technology to advance autonomous vehicles

March 3, 2020 The autonomous vehicle guidance and trajectory tracking system developed by Professor Jim Zhu is patent pending. Since 2015, Zhu and his co-inventors have continued to refine the system.

Interdisciplinary group of OHIO professors finds new compound with therapeutic potential

February 10, 2020 OHIO professors from three different colleges discover a tremendous first piece of therapeutic possibilities with new compound.

OHIO receives Ohio Department of Higher Education grant for cybersecurity awareness, new courses

February 4, 2020 Ohio University recently was awarded a $255,161 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to focus on cybersecurity initiatives. 

Acid mine drainage cleanup plant moves closer to full scale thanks to $3.5M award

December 11, 2019 Ohio University, Rural Action and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are moving forward with a plan that would ultimately construct a full-scale acid mine drainage water treatment plant.

OHIO Engineering researcher and team receive $2 million to create coal composites

September 20, 2019 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.5 million to an Ohio University professor to develop engineered composite decking boards from coal.

OHIO chemical and biomolecular engineering faculty member receives national nanotechnology award

August 5, 2019 The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has recognized Amir Farnoud, with the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum (NSEF) Young Investigator Award.

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