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Bridging technical innovation and environmental impact: Jason Trembly awarded top recognition in his field

August 20, 2025

�� Russ Endowed Chair and Professor Jason Trembly was recently awarded the 2025 AIChE Lawrence K. Cecil Award in Environmental Chemical Engineering for his efforts in advancing sustainable engineering at OHIO and beyond.

How hands-on AI experience is shaping future business leaders

August 14, 2025

While others in the state are just beginning to make headlines with their AI initiatives, �� has been leading the charge—integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) teaching and research across campus, especially within the College of Business.

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Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

July 31, 2025

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

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Energy and the Environment

Reimagining Plastic Waste with the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Researchers at �� have a vision to address environmental challenges by repurposing mining and plastic waste into high performance building materials that possess lower embodied energy and emissions than current plastic composites. OHO's trademark RC Squared combines reclaimed carbon and plastic materials, forming high performance engineering plastic composed of nearly 100% recycled components.

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