The AI major, which officially began in Fall 2024, equips students with the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI, preparing them for a wide range of careers in AI and machine learning.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Whether you want to work for an industry giant like Intel, Boeing or Google; a startup in Silicon Valley; or build your own company from the ground up, the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers a world-class, student-centered learning experience on the cutting edge of research, design and development of software and systems that power the world today – and beyond.
We educate computer science professionals to become leaders in industry, government, and university positions committed to the highest standards of professional ethics, lifelong learning, and improving the human condition.
Alumni from our programs can be found in all sectors of professional practice, from elite research hubs and Silicon Valley startups to energy industry leaders and government agencies.
AI: Leading with New Major, Research Discoveries
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OHIO Launches State's First AI Bachelor of Science
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EECS Faculty Embrace AI in Research, Teaching
Tools that were expensive even a few years ago are now cheaper, faculty discussed at the workshop, which covered research breakthroughs and how to make AI education accessible to students across disciplines.
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Ph.D. Student Co-Authors IEEE Award-Winning Paper
Zachary Takacs' paper, “Quantum Integrated Photonic Network-on-Chip for Manycore Architectures,” showed how silicon photonics can support secure quantum communication between cores inside a chip and won an IEEE Quantum Week 2025 best paper award.
Research: From AI and Quantum Computing to Safer Skies and Health Care Discoveries
Research specialties our faculty study include bioinformatics and smart health care, machine learning, signal and image processing, control systems, communication systems, power and power electronics, nano- and opto-electronics, theory of computing, computer networks, computer vision, databases, network security, distributed computing resources, very large scale integrated circuits (VLSI), aircraft navigation and landing systems, optical communications, expert systems, and computer integrated manufacturing.
We are actively involved in sponsored research with industry and government agencies.
Our Research Centers
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Avionics Engineering Center
The Avionics Engineering Center at Ohio University conducts the world’s foremost research into aviation-related electronics. Our work helps keep the National Airspace System safe and furthers the development of the next generation of air transportation systems.
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Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies
From today’s medical imaging technologies to tomorrow’s supercomputers, the Center for Scientific Computing and Immersive Technologies conducts basic research to develop new applications and advancements in information technology.
Research Areas We Focus On
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Algorithms and Complexity TheoryOur research focuses on algorithmic solutions to computational hard problems and problems within the realm of bioinformatics, as well as and building computer verified algorithms along with computer verified performance guarantees.
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Artificial IntelligenceWe conduct innovative research in artificial intelligence areas such as computer vision and natural language processing, while also making novel contributions to underlying machine learning and pattern recognition techniques.
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Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics and ControlOur Control Systems Group develops guidance, navigation, and control algorithms using theories of dynamics, hybrid systems, machine cognition, artificial intelligence, and neural networks for autonomous vehicles and robots.
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Avionics and NavigationRuss College of Engineering and Technology faculty conduct the world’s foremost research in aviation-related electronics and navigation, in partnership with agencies such as the FAA and NASA and with private industry.
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Biomedical InformaticsRuss College biomedical informatics researchers conduct state-of-the-art electrical engineering and computer science research in areas with high potential impact on health and wellbeing.
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Computer Systems, Software, and SecurityRuss College faculty investigating Computer Systems, Software, and Security conduct cutting-edge research in electrical engineering and computer science that will make future systems more reliable, more secure, and easier to use.
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Nanoelectronics and PhotonicsOur faculty are actively involved in the ongoing revolution in nano and micro technologies, from novel solar cell technologies and sub-10nm transistor architectures, to quantum effects and multi-core computational architectures.
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Data Visualizations of Scientific PhenomenonThe Mourning Visualization and Simulation Lab focuses on the creation of high-resolution, high-performance data visualizations of modeled and simulated scientific phenomenon for use in science, industry and education.
EECS Hands-On Student Experiences
Conduct your own research in a professor's lab. Intern in several industries to sample possible career fields. And more.
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Join a Professor's Research Lab
Getting involved in undergraduate research helps you build the skills you'll need to propel your career and graduate school pathways.
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Get Involved in Engineering Student Organizations
Get to know engineering students from across the college, tackle challenges design challenges, and pursue your passions outside of the classroom with a student organization or competition team.
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Explore Internships in Your Career Planning
Don’t wait until after graduation to develop your career. With an engineering internship, you’ll get hands-on experience in real-world work environments.
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Elevate Your Future with the Robe Leadership Institute
The Robe Leadership Institute in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers an exclusive, transformative seminar each fall designed specifically for junior and senior engineering students.
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Become an Engineering Ambassador
Develop your leadership experience in one of the Russ College's most visible programs, the Karol A. and Jo Ondick Engineering Ambassadors Program.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
