Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Ru Jia published 14 first author papers as an engineering Ph.D. student

April 27, 2023 As a Ph.D. student, Ru Jia was an innovative and diligent researcher, publishing 14 first author journal papers with an average impact factor of 6.1 based on his work at OHIO.

Three alumni win Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

April 20, 2023 Three OHIO alumni, the core of the leadership team at Engineered Profiles, were awarded the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the university's Inventors Dinner.

Engineering Technology and Management graduate quickly excels in manufacturing career

March 31, 2023 Recent graduate in Engineering Technology and Management, Jacob Zielinski, BSETM ’22, started his career as an engineer from the moment he graduated from Ohio University.

Russ College and Kenworth Truck Company celebrate 24 years of student collaboration

March 30, 2023 Kenworth Truck Company and Industrial and Systems Engineering celebrate a 24-year partnership, hosting 100 students in senior design projects at Kenworth, a manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks.

Dorrell becomes first officer with Capital City Jet Center

January 26, 2023 For Matt Dorrell, BSA ’22, his journey to becoming a pilot was one that he prioritized from the moment he set foot on Ohio University’s campus. 

Chemical engineering graduate becomes master distiller

November 17, 2022 Chemical engineering graduate Ian Stirsman is the master distiller for Ross & Squibb Distillery, the home of George Remus Bourbon and Rossville Union Rye Whiskey.

Russ College graduate Drake Purdum pursues dreams to work at NASA

November 17, 2022 Drake Purdum, BSEE '22, dreamed of one day working at NASA and through an internship at NASA Glenn Research Center, Purdum landed his dream job as an electronics engineer.

Electrical engineering graduate awarded Women of Color STEM achievement award

November 1, 2022 Seana McNeal was awarded the Professional Achievement in Government award at the Women of Color STEM conference on Oct. 8, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Kraft inducted into International Fluid Power Hall of Fame and expands the Kraft Family Associate Professorship

July 12, 2022 Robert “Bob” Kraft, BSME ’61, has been inducted into the 2022 class of the Fluid Power Hall of Fame honoring his commitment to education in the fluid power industry.

Gegesky embraces environmentalism in engineering through Ford’s F150 Lightning

June 29, 2022 Megan Gegesky, BSME ’14, knew she needed to challenge herself to continue her family’s tradition of working at the Ford Motor Company.

Gabbard applies her Master of Science in Project Management program to her career

June 15, 2022 Allie Gabbard, BSETM ’20, knew she was passionate about project management from the moment she graduated from Ohio University.

From Lego building to building cars: Garrett Royal learns by doing

June 14, 2022 Garrett Royal, BSETM ’22, identified his passion for robotics when he was in elementary school and joined the Loveland Lego Legends team.

Videmsek recognized for research with the Avionics Engineering Center

June 13, 2022 Two-time graduate of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology Andrew Videmsek is the 2022 recipient of the RTCA’s William E. Jackson Award.

Alumnus and Silicon Valley veteran shares his insights on innovation, excellence with Ohio University

June 8, 2022 Surinder Amrit S. Bedi, MSISE, Silicon Valley veteran at electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors spoke to a group of engineering faculty and staff at Ohio University in April 2022.

Engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs recognized for new patents, Konneker Medals

May 19, 2022 Students, faculty and staff who took steps to move their discoveries to commercialized outcomes for the benefit of society were recognized at Ohio University’s annual Inventors Dinner.