The Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize recognizes outstanding achievement in an engineering field that is currently of critical importance and that contributes to the advancement of science and engineering, as well as improves a person’s quality of life and has widespread application or use.
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Russ College of
Engineering and Technology
Create for Good
Experience makes the best building blocks.
At the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, we understand that the workforce needs engineers who are custom-tailored, never mass-produced. Using real-world problems, we give you the hands-on experience you need to get the job you want right after graduation. Above all, you will learn that what you create today can change you—and society—forever.
Your tool kit might include an ARVR lab, top-of-the-line digital engineering software, generative AI, 3D fabrication, and more. You might contribute to flight safety, energy efficiency, self-driving cars, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, and much more.
Academic Programs
Not sure what engineering field most interests you? Explore our majors in civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, systems, and mechanical engineering. Learn more about computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more.
Russ Research Opportunity Center Opens Doors for Students, Faculty
What's New at Russ?
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The 2025 Russ College Annual ReportRead more about our groundbreaking technology, new faculty, new research building, new airplanes — and all about digital engineering at OHIO.
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Russ Leadership Visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe PlantOHIO’s relationship with Kenworth, which goes back more than 35 years, has been pivotal to the success of both the Kenworth facility in Chillicothe and the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
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Battling Natural Forces, Corrosion Institute Remains a World LeaderThe Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology is a world leader in conducting corrosion research and the largest corrosion research facility of its kind in the world with a football field-sized laboratory.
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The RROC Propels Collaborative Engineering ResearchThe 60,000 square-foot Russ Research Opportunity Center (the RROC) is a beacon of engineering and science collaboration, home to 20 research groups conducting more than $4.5 million in annual research funding.
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Russ Launches First Artificial Intelligence Bachelor's Degree in OhioThe B.S. in Artificial Intelligence gives students the skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI and machine learning, preparing them for a wide range of careers.
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New Cybersecurity Engineering Major Arms Digital DefensesThe stakes are high for both organizations and individuals, making cybersecurity more essential than ever. That's why the B.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering focuses on designing secure systems to defend against advanced threats.
Hands-On Experiences
From building canoes out of concrete to leadership institutes and internships, students in the College of Engineering have access to many experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom!
The Russ Prize: Awarding Achievements That Improve the Human Condition
Russ Researchers Make an Impact
They're Knee-Deep in Water, Digital Engineering, Autonomous Vehicles, and More
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Jason Trembly Awarded Top Recognition in Environmental Chemical Engineering
Trembly’s research sits at the intersection of energy, advanced materials and environmental sustainability, including waste conversion, electrochemical processing, sustainable energy systems and carbon-based building materials.
About His Work Bridging Technical Innovation and Environmental Impact
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DOE Grant Aims for Economical Way to Reuse Fracking Water
“The goal of the project is to treat the produced water so that it can be used in other industries, like agriculture for example,” says chemical engineer John Staser.
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Civil Engineers Envision Inexpensive Underground Reservoirs for Firefighting
Civil engineers branched from a study on how heat affects underground thermoplastic piping to an underground reservoir solution to help fight forest fires — at 1,000 gallons a minute.
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NASA Funds Work on Autonomous Aircraft Operations, Taxi Systems
Ohio University and Reliable Robotics partner in the $6 million grant to advance autonomous aircraft tech and industry standards.
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Country Roads Challenge Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Areas
Mechanical and computer science engineers' comprehensive study suggests that while the technology is advancing, significant work is still needed in both regulatory frameworks and technological infrastructure to support autonomous vehicles in rural areas.
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Collaboratory Focuses on Developments in Digital Engineering
The DEC is a training, collaboration, and innovation hub focused on rapid product development to enhance American manufacturing and increase military preparedness, with OHIO facilities in Athens and Dayton.