The Ohio State University College of Engineering

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

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09/30/2026

🤝 More interdisciplinary innovation from Engineering & Medicine at The Ohio State University! Biomedical Engineering Prof. Rizwan Ahmad & Dr. Yuchi Han earned a $3.6M grant from The National Institutes of Health to develop a deep learning method for cardiac MRI to capture the entire heart in 3D as it beats in real time.🫀

“If successful, this technology could let us see abnormalities in cardiac motion that are difficult or impossible to characterize with current 2D and 3D methods, particularly in patients with arrhythmias,” Ahmad said.

As a cardiologist with a longstanding interest in imaging patients with arrhythmias, Dr. Han said technology capable of capturing each individual heartbeat in 3D was once only a dream.

The Ohio State University’s combination of nationally recognized Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, a top-ranked academic medical center and robust research facilities is a boon to the project, the researchers said.

“A major strength at Ohio State is the close collaboration between engineers and clinicians,” Ahmad explained. “This project brings together expertise in MRI technology and image reconstruction, cardiovascular imaging, electrophysiology and clinical arrhythmia care. That combination allows us not only to develop new technology, but also to test it directly on clinically important problems.”

For full article, visit engineering[dot]osu[dot]com

09/29/2026

Excerpts from Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda's op-ed in Dayton Daily News about Ohio's role in an "American manufacturing renaissance":

▪️"After decades of de-industrialization and lost manufacturing jobs, Americans of all backgrounds now realize that a healthy, growing manufacturing sector is a critical component of America’s economic well-being and national security. What isn’t as well known is how America’s leading universities are working with industry and government partners to spark a manufacturing renaissance."
▪️"Earlier this month, the Trump administration partnered with a group of leading research universities and prominent businesses to rebuild American manufacturing. This effort, called the Foundry School, is designed to create a first-of-its-kind advanced manufacturing curriculum for American students. I am especially excited that the university I lead, The Ohio State University, is one of eight leading universities playing a prominent role in this important effort."
▪️"I want Ohio State to be the most business-friendly university in the country – a research and development lab powering the growth of companies and communities in all 88 counties. In classrooms and labs across the Buckeye State, this work is already well underway. Consider Ohio State’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, one of the largest manufacturing classrooms in the country. Here, Ohio State undergraduates work directly with more than 150 industry partners to deliver market-ready technologies. That’s real-world experience students can’t get from a textbook. It’s a big reason why most students who are part of the center have jobs lined up well before they graduate."
▪️"An undergraduate engineering technology program offered exclusively at Ohio State’s regional campuses gives students opportunities to learn in industry hubs alongside manufacturing professionals, who in turn offer mentorship, internships and jobs. At our campus in Lima, future engineers learn and work in a 40,000-square-foot facility connected to Ford Motor Co.’s Lima Engine Plant. The facility features state-of-the-art technology designed to bridge classroom learning with practical experience."

Facebook is limiting external links in posts, so to read the full op-ed, go to daytondailynews[dot]com/local/opinion 🙂

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

🎉 Cheers for alumnus Greg Bixler, the 2026 recipient of Ohio State's Alumni Medalist Award, the single highest honor bestowed by The Ohio State Alumni Association. It is presented to alumni who have gained national or international distinction as outstanding representatives of their chosen fields or professions, bringing extraordinary credit to the university and significant benefit to humankind.

Bixler is CEO of Design Outreach, a humanitarian engineering nonprofit he co-founded in 2013. He leads a team of engineers, development experts and volunteers who create practical technologies that save lives and strengthen communities. Design Outreach works in 17 countries, primarily in Africa, and has impacted more than one million people. He also has been a College of Engineering lecturer since 2013!

“We started with the biggest problem: contaminated water,” he says. “Billions of people suffer from it every day. The water pumps used in rural communities often break within months and force people back to disease-ridden ponds and streams.”

In response, Design Outreach developed the LifePump, a hand pump engineered to last for years instead of months. The organization has installed over 600 LifePumps, providing clean water to about 500,000 people.

“What people need isn’t just a water pump,” Bixler says. “They need the assurance they’ll have water tomorrow. That’s what creates hope.” More recently, his team created the MaxLife Centralizer, a replacement component that costs a few dollars and can extend a traditional water pump’s lifespan by years.

Design Outreach also is addressing medical-technology challenges. It developed a gravity-powered device to treat wounds in clinics without reliable electricity. Hospitals in Kenya and Malawi are evaluating the technology as Design Outreach works toward FDA approval.

Bixler says Ohio State guided his journey, with mentors supporting his interest in humanitarian engineering and connecting him with service-learning projects in Honduras, Guatemala and Ghana during his PhD. He has remained closely tied to the university, teaching a course for the past decade on appropriate technologies for developing countries and inspiring students to use engineering to improve lives worldwide.

09/24/2026

Thanks to generous alumni support, a new student success hub is transforming the college experience for Buckeye Engineers, creating an environment where academic, career and community support intersect. A gift from Distinguished Alumnus Herbert Robinson made the renovations in Hitchcock Hall possible.

For Robinson, a key source of support during his college career came from former Assistant Dean Minnie McGee, who served the college from 1975 until her retirement in 2015. In recognition of her lasting impact on student success, the space was named the Minnie M. McGee Student Academic Success Hub.

Located on the first floor and lower level of Hitchcock Hall, the new space includes both private and open study areas, opportunities for academic coaching, and room for students to connect with peers, staff and faculty. Operated by the College of Engineering’s Office of Community, Access, Retention and Empowerment (CARE), the student success hub also features a professional headshot photo station and a self-serve coffee bar. Additionally, it’s conveniently located adjacent to Engineering Career Services and Scholarship Services.

“What makes the space unique is how it brings everything together,” said Lisa Barclay, assistant dean for enrollment and community engagement. “A student might come in for a study session, connect with an access specialist or get a professional headshot, but then stay to meet with an academic coach, attend a workshop, or connect with other student leaders. It’s meant to be active, welcoming and part of a student’s everyday experience.”

Much like former Assistant Dean McGee, the new student success hub is focused on removing barriers and increasing connection. Designed with intention, the space meets students where they are. From quiet rooms for individual study and whiteboards for exam practice, to open space that can be reconfigured for collaborative group work, the hub offers something for everyone.

“We know students are more likely to persist and graduate when they feel supported academically and socially,” said Barclay. “Our goal is to empower students to do their best work and thrive in engineering.”

For Robinson and others who benefited from McGee’s guidance and support, the new space ensures her legacy is not only remembered, but experienced daily.

“She was a true trailblazer. She fought for a number of things for students that people did not realize, and she laid the groundwork for the success of so many people,” said Robinson. “She created this opportunity, and it continues to give.”

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