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Findings is the Office of Research’s newsletter, which began in October 2017. It delivers monthly updates to faculty, staff, students, and community partners about impactful research, initiatives, partnerships, events, and opportunities at the University of Cincinnati. To view current and previous issues of the newsletter, go to the Findings page.

Leading by Example

11/27/2024

At the University of Cincinnati, the Next Culture of Research is grounded in respect, trust, and collaboration. Dr. Kelly Cohen, leader of the Digital Futures AI Bio Lab, and Dr. Prashant Khare, leader of the Digital Futures Hypersonics Lab, exemplify these values through a mentorship dynamic that highlights mutual support and growth.

> Read StoryLeading by Example

Bridging Cultures through Finance and Education

11/26/2024

This spring, Dr. Appeadu will conduct research, teach graduate-level finance courses, and mentor students and junior faculty at The Catholic University of Ghana.

> Read StoryBridging Cultures through Finance and Education

The Transformative Power of Fulbright

11/26/2024

The value of an international experience through the Fulbright program can be profound and make a real, positive difference in the life and career trajectory of a faculty member.

> Read StoryThe Transformative Power of Fulbright

ASTRO Participates in the Keystone Conference

11/05/2024

The Armstrong Institute for Space, Technology, and Research (ASTRO) director and emeritus professor, Charles Doarn, represented ASTRO and UC at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Keystone Space Collaborative — Building Bridges. Breaking Barriers.

> Read StoryASTRO Participates in the Keystone Conference

The Leather Lab Celebrates a Century of Science

10/28/2024

The Leather Research Laboratory celebrates its 100th anniversary with an open house event on November 1st and a special recognition by the Leather and Hide Council of America. Founded in 1924, the lab remains the only academic-based leather testing center in the U.S., offering cutting-edge research, ISO-certified testing, and training to advance the leather industry.

> Read StoryThe Leather Lab Celebrates a Century of Science

Honoring UC's First MacArthur Fellow: Dr. Shailaja Paik

10/03/2024

The UC Office of Research is proud to honor Dr. Shailaja Paik, Charles Phelps Taft Distinguished Professor of History, as UC's first MacArthur Fellow

> Read StoryHonoring UC's First MacArthur Fellow: Dr. Shailaja Paik

The New Cooperative Grants Office

09/27/2024

Over the past nine months, the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), College of Arts & Sciences (A&S), and the Office of Research (OoR) have been working together on the formation of a Cooperative Grants Office (CGO) to provide centralized pre-award services to both colleges.

> Read StoryThe New Cooperative Grants Office

Michelman Green/Clean Tech Funding Program now Accepting LOIs

09/23/2024

UC’s Office of Research is now accepting applications for the AY24-25 Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program.

> Read StoryMichelman Green/Clean Tech Funding Program now Accepting LOIs

The Office of Research spearheads the UC Nanobioscience Research Institute

09/23/2024

The UC Office of Research is launching the first-of-its-kind Nanobioscience Research Institute (NBSRI) that’s advancing cutting-edge R&D in biomedical areas, bringing together experts from UC’s colleges of medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and arts & sciences.

> Read StoryThe Office of Research spearheads the UC Nanobioscience Research Institute

The Lab Safety Council

09/23/2024

Learn about the Lab Safety Council's initiative to centralize all necessary documents in one easy location!

> Read StoryThe Lab Safety Council

A Model of Mentorship

09/12/2024

Read about how Dr. Jonathan Kregor and Dr. Kristy Swift's exceptional mentor-mentee relationship, a model of the Next Culture of Research, led to an incredible Nationally Competitive Award!

> Read StoryA Model of Mentorship

Internal Funding Fall 2024 Offerings

08/27/2024

Read more to see our Internal Funding 2024 Fall Offerings!

> Read StoryInternal Funding Fall 2024 Offerings

The ASTRO: Ushering in a New Era of Space Exploration

08/27/2024

Check out the Armstrong Institute's new logo and branding!

> Read StoryThe ASTRO: Ushering in a New Era of Space Exploration

Digital Futures Phase II: New Faculty-Led Labs, New Research Capabilities, and More Shared Facilities

08/27/2024

Digital Futures Phase II construction is underway; the renovations make way for several new faculty-led labs, expanded research and technical capabilities, and new shared facilities.

> Read StoryDigital Futures Phase II: New Faculty-Led Labs, New Research Capabilities, and More Shared Facilities

CCM’s Advanced Piano Lab is Driving Innovation: Pilot Funding Leads to Generous Donation

08/27/2024

The CCM Piano Lab secures supplemental external funding and is in the process of revolutionize global collaboration.

> Read StoryCCM’s Advanced Piano Lab is Driving Innovation: Pilot Funding Leads to Generous Donation

Announcing the Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program Grantees

08/27/2024

Congratulations to this year's Michelman Program awardees!

> Read StoryAnnouncing the Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program Grantees

Congratulations to this year’s URC Faculty Research Pivot Awardee!

08/27/2024

Congratulations to Anima Adjepong, this year's Pivot Grant awardee!

> Read StoryCongratulations to this year’s URC Faculty Research Pivot Awardee!

A Year in Review: Bioscience and the Bioeconomy

05/31/2024

The Office of Research’s Bioscience & the Bioeconomy (B&B) vertical was created to expand the boundaries of discovery and innovation in both the life and sustainability sciences.

> Read StoryA Year in Review: Bioscience and the Bioeconomy

Photo Gallery: the Michelman Poster Session

05/30/2024

Check out the photos from the Research + Innovation Week 2024 Michelman Poster Session!

> Read StoryPhoto Gallery: the Michelman Poster Session

A Year in Review: Society & Culture

05/30/2024

This past academic year has been a groundbreaking period for our Society & Culture (S&C) vertical, as we strive to expand our understanding of the human experience through the non-STEM disciplines.

> Read StoryA Year in Review: Society & Culture

The New UHP Discover Digital Futures Fellows

05/30/2024

This summer, the University Honors Program (UHP) at the University of Cincinnati is partnering with Digital Futures to offer a unique research opportunity for undergraduate honors students. Congratulations to the UHP Discover DF fellows!

> Read StoryThe New UHP Discover Digital Futures Fellows

The Office of Research Internal Funding Program

05/30/2024

The Office of Research's Internal Funding program is a vital resource for faculty and students, offering grants and funds to support their innovative projects. Read more for a description of most of our opportunities!

> Read StoryThe Office of Research Internal Funding Program

Honoring Legacy and Fostering Innovations: Research + Innovation Week 2024 Celebrates Michelman's Impact

04/26/2024

As the UC community comes together with industry, government, and the non-profit sector during Research + Innovation Week, we reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. John Michelman and the profound impact of his contributions to science and the university.

> Read StoryHonoring Legacy and Fostering Innovations: Research + Innovation Week 2024 Celebrates Michelman's Impact

Advancing Ethical Standards: The Hutton Ethics Lectureship at Research + Innovation Week

04/26/2024

UC is proud to host the Hutton Lectureship in Ethics as part of Research + Innovation Week 2024! Read more to register and for find out more about the lecture.

> Read StoryAdvancing Ethical Standards: The Hutton Ethics Lectureship at Research + Innovation Week

Celebrating Excellence: the Research + Innovation Week Faculty and Staff Award Ceremony

04/26/2024

Research + Innovation Week 2024 culminates in the Faculty and Staff Award Ceremony, where the Vice President for Research and the Executive Vice President and Provost present the Faculty Excellence, Faculty Research Mentoring, and Office of Research Core Values Partnership awards.

> Read StoryCelebrating Excellence: the Research + Innovation Week Faculty and Staff Award Ceremony

Meet the 2024 URC Faculty Research Pivot Finalists

03/26/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 URC Pivot Finalists!

> Read StoryMeet the 2024 URC Faculty Research Pivot Finalists

Unveiling the 2024 Awardees for the URC Graduate Student Stipend and Research Cost Program for Faculty-Student Collaboration

03/26/2024

Congratulations to this year's awardees!

> Read StoryUnveiling the 2024 Awardees for the URC Graduate Student Stipend and Research Cost Program for Faculty-Student Collaboration

Announcing the Collaborative Research Advancement Program: Pilot Grantees for 2024

03/26/2024

Congratulations to this year's awardees!

> Read StoryAnnouncing the Collaborative Research Advancement Program: Pilot Grantees for 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 URC Faculty Scholars Research Awardees!

03/26/2024

Congratulations to this year's awardees!

> Read StoryCongratulations to the 2024 URC Faculty Scholars Research Awardees!

CincyAI and Digital Futures Partnership: Growing AI Talent in our Region & Beyond

02/28/2024

We are honored to partner with CincyAI to host Meetup for Humans, a monthly meeting for AI enthusiasts held at our very own Digital Futures!

> Read StoryCincyAI and Digital Futures Partnership: Growing AI Talent in our Region & Beyond

Meet the 2024 Pilot Program Finalists

01/30/2024

Congratulations to this year’s Collaborative Research Advancement Program Pilot Grant Finalists!

> Read StoryMeet the 2024 Pilot Program Finalists

The State of Research 2023: UC's research enterprise continues its upward climb

01/30/2024

The University of Cincinnati research community continues to set records in sponsored research awards in fiscal year 2023.

> Read StoryThe State of Research 2023: UC's research enterprise continues its upward climb

Research Rainmakers: The UC Office of Research celebrates its outstanding researchers

01/29/2024

Congratulations to our Research Rainmakers, the top 25% of sponsored award earners in AHSS, STEM, and COM!

> Read StoryResearch Rainmakers: The UC Office of Research celebrates its outstanding researchers

Meet the 2024 URC Faculty Scholars Program Finalists

01/29/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 URC Faculy Scholars Finalists!

> Read StoryMeet the 2024 URC Faculty Scholars Program Finalists

Internal Funding: Spring Offerings 2024

12/18/2023

Check out the upcoming 2024 Spring Internal Funding Offerings!

> Read StoryInternal Funding: Spring Offerings 2024

UC Professor Awarded the Falk Medical Research Trust Catalyst Award

11/20/2023

Congratulations to UC Professor Pankaj Desai for receiving the Falk Medical Research Trust Catalyst Award!

> Read StoryUC Professor Awarded the Falk Medical Research Trust Catalyst Award

The Digital Epidemiology Lab Goes International

11/20/2023

The Digital Epidemiology Lab at Digital Futures, led by Dr. Diego Cuadros (College of Arts & Sciences, Geography), focuses its research on unraveling the complex health challenges prevalent in developing countries.

> Read StoryThe Digital Epidemiology Lab Goes International

UC's New International Internship Program for Faculty and Graduate Students

11/16/2023

The new international internship program from UC International leverages faculty international connections to further research goals for both faculty and PhD students at UC.

> Read StoryUC's New International Internship Program for Faculty and Graduate Students

Society & Culture Grant Awardee studies Sufi philosophy, practice, and its effect on the planet's well-being

11/16/2023

Professor Muhammad U. Faruque’s research lies at the intersection of philosophy, science, and environmental studies, especially in relation to the Islamic intellectual tradition.

> Read StorySociety & Culture Grant Awardee studies Sufi philosophy, practice, and its effect on the planet's well-being

The New Urban Futures Pathway Fellowship

10/23/2023

Dr. Todd Foley (Professor, Career Education), is the first Urban Futures Pathway (UFP) Fellow. Check here to learn about the new Urban Futures Pathway Fellowship!

> Read StoryThe New Urban Futures Pathway Fellowship

The Urban Futures Pathway

10/23/2023

The Urban Futures Pathway is a key component of Next Lives Here, UC’s Strategic Direction. In the 2022-2023 Academic Year, Urban Futures introduced two verticals: Society & Culture and Bioscience & the Bioeconomy. These new verticals focus on growing programs of excellence here at UC through new research investments.

> Read StoryThe Urban Futures Pathway

Digital Futures Flashpoint #12: The United States of Artificial Intelligence

09/19/2023

One of the most recurrent controversial topics in today’s discourse is AI and its perils, promises, and its potential in a growing number of fields, from sales to security. The panel on Friday, September 22, moderated by our own experts in AI, Drs. Raj Bhatnagar (Professor, Computer Science) and Kelly Cohen (Professor, Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics), explores these perils and promises.

> Read StoryDigital Futures Flashpoint #12: The United States of Artificial Intelligence

Digital Futures Grand Opening 2.0: Celebrating a Year of Solving Problems that Matter

09/19/2023

On September 23, 2022, the much-anticipated Digital Futures Interdisciplinary Research Facility (“DF”) celebrated its grand opening. To celebrate the great accomplishments that our researchers have achieved in just one year, Digital Futures is hosting a Grand Opening 2.0. Please join us for an open house on Friday, September 22nd and celebrate!

> Read StoryDigital Futures Grand Opening 2.0: Celebrating a Year of Solving Problems that Matter

Congratulations URC Faculty Research Pivot Awardees!

08/14/2023

The URC Faculty Research Pivot Awards are targeted to mid-career and beyond faculty who are proposing transformative new ideas and directions for their research, scholarship, and creative activities. Congratulations URC Faculty Research Pivot Awardees!

> Read StoryCongratulations URC Faculty Research Pivot Awardees!

Congratulations to the Space Endowment Awardees!

08/14/2023

In 2007, UC was the recipient of a substantial monetary gift to attract top talent and establish a competitive space exploration program of research at UC. It also established two endowed chairs to further develop the intent of exploration and discovery through their own innovative research. Congratulations to the Space Endowment Awardees!

> Read StoryCongratulations to the Space Endowment Awardees!

Internal Funding: Fall offerings to be released on August 23

08/14/2023

As part of Research2030, the UC Office of Research has established a funding program that faculty from across the university may apply for. Our intention is to seed fund good ideas, get research and new teams off the ground floor, and help UC researchers become more competitive for larger, more substantial external funding opportunities and nationally competitive awards and appointments. This year's fall offerings will be released on August 23.

> Read StoryInternal Funding: Fall offerings to be released on August 23

Digital Futures Flashpoint #11 - Wild Cincinnati: Urban Wildlife in the Queen City

07/17/2023

> Read StoryDigital Futures Flashpoint #11 - Wild Cincinnati: Urban Wildlife in the Queen City

Congratulations Society & Culture Research Advancement Program Grantee!

05/25/2023

Through the Society & Culture Research Advancement Program, the Office of Research seeks to incentivize novel research, exceptional scholarship, and the production of creative and performing art works that creatively address issues of increasing societal significance. Congratulations to the 2023 Society & Culture Research Advancement Program grantee!

> Read StoryCongratulations Society & Culture Research Advancement Program Grantee!

Congratulations UC Coalition for Change Grantee!

05/25/2023

The UC Coalition for Change (C3) grant program is a funding opportunity from the Office of Research that builds upon previous Next Lives Here investments in the Urban Futures Pathway. Congratulations to the 2023 UC Coalition for Change grantee!

> Read StoryCongratulations UC Coalition for Change Grantee!

Congratulations Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) Fellows!

05/25/2023

The Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) at the University of Cincinnati aims to foster growth in career paths aligned with regional and national interests in discovering and exploring our universe with an emphasis on space travel and habitation. Congratulations to the newest cohort of SRIDE fellows!

> Read StoryCongratulations Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) Fellows!

Spotlight: the Ohio Information Exchange and Dr. Timothy Pritts

05/05/2023

The Ohio Information Exchange (OIEx) is a platform created by the Ohio Department of Education that connects businesses and industry with professors, equipment, and facilities available at Ohio research universities. In January 2023, the #1 most visited profile was UC’s Dr. Timothy Pritts, who also held the #8 spot for the entire year of 2022.

> Read StorySpotlight: the Ohio Information Exchange and Dr. Timothy Pritts

Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program Grantees

05/05/2023

The Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program is supported by the generous contributions of the Dr. John S. Michelman Fund for the Advancement of Sustainable Technology. Learn more about the second cohort of grantees.

> Read StoryMichelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program Grantees

Solving Problems that Matter: 2022 Regional Research Security Conference

04/30/2023

On October 28, 2022, the UC Office of Research hosted the first Regional Research Security Conference in the new Digital Futures building. Learn more about the catalyst for this conference and the regional forum that emerged as a result.

> Read StorySolving Problems that Matter: 2022 Regional Research Security Conference

Introducing the New Urban Futures Pathway Initiatives: Bioscience & Bioeconomy and Society & Culture

04/30/2023

As part of the Urban Futures Pathway initiative of Research2030, two new strategic verticals were added during the 2022-2023 academic year: Bioscience & Bioeconomy and Society & Culture.

> Read StoryIntroducing the New Urban Futures Pathway Initiatives: Bioscience & Bioeconomy and Society & Culture

Photo Gallery: R+I Week — Green/Clean Tech & the Bioeconomy Panel Discussion

04/04/2023

Check out the photos from R+I Week 2023 Day 3: Green/Clean Tech & the Bioeconomy Panel Discussion

> Read StoryPhoto Gallery: R+I Week — Green/Clean Tech & the Bioeconomy Panel Discussion

Photo Gallery: R+I Week — Faculty & Staff Award Ceremony

04/04/2023

Check out the photos from R+I Week 2023 Day 5: Faculty & Staff Award Ceremony.

> Read StoryPhoto Gallery: R+I Week — Faculty & Staff Award Ceremony

Photo Gallery: R+I Week — The Annual State of Research

04/04/2023

Check out the photos from R+I Week 2023 Day 1: The Annual State of Research.

> Read StoryPhoto Gallery: R+I Week — The Annual State of Research

Photo Gallery: R+I Week — Presidential Panel

04/04/2023

Check out the photos from R+I Week 2023 Day 2: Presidential Panel.

> Read StoryPhoto Gallery: R+I Week — Presidential Panel

Congratulations URC Faculty Scholars Research Awardees & Finalists!

03/29/2023

The URC Faculty Scholars Research Awards Program recognizes promising early-career individual faculty at UC who are proposing transformative, future-shaping ideas that are either discipline-focused or interdisciplinary in nature.

> Read StoryCongratulations URC Faculty Scholars Research Awardees & Finalists!

Congratulations Collaborative Research Advancement Program Pilot Grant Awardees & Finalists!

03/29/2023

The Collaborative Research Advancement Program Pilot Grants provide support for high-potential team research and creative activities to help teams develop their research and increase their competitiveness and capacity for major external awards.

> Read StoryCongratulations Collaborative Research Advancement Program Pilot Grant Awardees & Finalists!

Congratulations URC Graduate Student Stipend and Research Cost Program for Faculty-Student Collaboration Awardees!

03/29/2023

The URC Graduate Student Stipend and Research Cost Program for Faculty-Student Collaboration advances high-potential research, scholarship, and creative work following the Teacher-Scholar model of graduate education.

> Read StoryCongratulations URC Graduate Student Stipend and Research Cost Program for Faculty-Student Collaboration Awardees!

R + I Week Day 5: Faculty & Staff Award Ceremony

03/14/2023

On Friday, March 24, the Executive Vice President and Provost along with the Vice President for Research will award the annual faculty excellence awards and the research mentoring awards. In addition, the Vice President for Research will recognize the Office of Research Core Value Partnership Awardees.

> Read StoryR + I Week Day 5: Faculty & Staff Award Ceremony

Free Webinar Series: “New Frontiers in Biotechnology”

03/14/2023

This spring, the IEEE Electron Device Society will be hosting a free webinar series, "New Frontiers in Biotechnology."

> Read StoryFree Webinar Series: “New Frontiers in Biotechnology”

"Primed for Growth": An Interview with Mark Kvamme

03/02/2023

One of America’s most successful venture capitalists, Mark Kvamme, will join University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto for the Digital Futures Flashpoint Presidential Panel on March 21 at 12:30pm. As a preview of that discussion, we spoke to Mark to find out more about what fuels his passion for innovation.

> Read Story"Primed for Growth": An Interview with Mark Kvamme

Conversations of Consequence: The Digital Futures Flashpoint Series

02/22/2023

The Digital Futures Flashpoint series is a collection of conversations of consequence amongst a panel of national, regional, and local thought leaders on topics that are timely and of interest to the public.

> Read StoryConversations of Consequence: The Digital Futures Flashpoint Series

Jan/Feb 2023: Caitlyn Chambers

02/22/2023

Caitlyn Chambers' full message from the Jan/Feb 2023 DEI in Research Digest newsletter

> Read StoryJan/Feb 2023: Caitlyn Chambers

Research Rainmakers: Congratulations to UC’s FY2022 Outstanding Sponsored Research Awardees!

01/23/2023

On Tuesday, January 24 the Office of Research celebrated the outstanding sponsored award recipients for fiscal year 2022 who received $225,000 or more in the arts, humanities, or social sciences or $400,000 or more in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine.

> Read StoryResearch Rainmakers: Congratulations to UC’s FY2022 Outstanding Sponsored Research Awardees!

The Ascent of UC's Research Enterprise: UC Research Awards up $47m in FY22

01/23/2023

The University of Cincinnati research community secured $268.3 million in sponsored funding in fiscal year 2021-2022. This record-setting figure reflects the continued impact of UC research locally and around the globe. The total represents a $46.7 million increase over the previous year and a $100+ million leap in awards since fiscal year 2017-2018.

> Read StoryThe Ascent of UC's Research Enterprise: UC Research Awards up $47m in FY22

Six students selected as newest UC Space Research Institute Fellows

06/24/2022

Research stipends between $3K-$24K awarded to undergraduate and graduate students interested in space discovery and exploration.

> Read StorySix students selected as newest UC Space Research Institute Fellows

Collaborative research teams tackle new problems with Pilot Grant funding

06/21/2022

From testing surface water with unmanned aerial vehicles to creating a more efficient AC system, a variety of interdisciplinary research teams awarded up to $25K.

> Read StoryCollaborative research teams tackle new problems with Pilot Grant funding

OoR announces awardees of new research funding program devoted to green, clean tech

06/20/2022

Four UC research projects selected for inaugural Michelman Green, Clean and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Award.

> Read StoryOoR announces awardees of new research funding program devoted to green, clean tech

UC faculty take research, scholarly, creative work in new directions

06/20/2022

$15K award serves as seed funding to spur career innovations in faculty from a variety of colleges and disciplines.

> Read StoryUC faculty take research, scholarly, creative work in new directions

The Sound of Industry, a trans-disciplinary research project at the University of Cincinnati

05/10/2022

Research team from across UC to study the impact of sound on workers.

> Read StoryThe Sound of Industry, a trans-disciplinary research project at the University of Cincinnati

IRiS Ignite is not your average conference

05/10/2022

University of Cincinnati’s Institute for Research in Sensing event is open to anyone interested in sensing or perception.

> Read StoryIRiS Ignite is not your average conference

Photo gallery: Research + Innovation Week awards

04/12/2022

Dozens of faculty and staff honored with a Deans' Award for Faculty Excellence, Faculty-to-Faculty Research Mentoring Award, Core Value Award or Ethics in Action Award to cap off R+I Week.

> Read StoryPhoto gallery: Research + Innovation Week awards

Congratulations to our URC awarded faculty scholars and graduate students

03/23/2022

The University Research Council, in conjunction with the Office of Research, has been supporting UC Research for more than 50 years.

> Read StoryCongratulations to our URC awarded faculty scholars and graduate students

$50K awarded to 3 research teams working on making our cities more equitable

03/23/2022

The Community Change Collaborative connects and amplifies community-engaged research across UC by building a research community, providing support and sharing knowledge. Check out the 2021-2022 winners of our C³ grants.

> Read Story$50K awarded to 3 research teams working on making our cities more equitable

Five projects receive grants through internal AHSS Advancement Program

03/23/2022

Research topics range from human trafficking to a new performance piece on the world’s first female poet.

> Read StoryFive projects receive grants through internal AHSS Advancement Program

5 reasons to join us for UC’s Research + Innovation Week 2022

03/08/2022

R+I 22’s theme is Confronting Crisis. Come see how UC Research and our partners in industry, government, nonprofits and the community are confronting society’s biggest challenges and solving problems that matter!

> Read Story5 reasons to join us for UC’s Research + Innovation Week 2022

Is cryptocurrency the future of philanthropy?

02/07/2022

The University of Cincinnati’s Office of Research, in partnership with the Kautz-Uible Economics Institute, brings you a panel on the future of cryptocurrency and philanthropy.

> Read StoryIs cryptocurrency the future of philanthropy?

Four faculty researchers complete Research Launch Award

02/07/2022

This Office of Research program helps new faculty hit the ground running with research support and seed funding.

> Read StoryFour faculty researchers complete Research Launch Award

Full list: UC's 2022 sponsored research awardees

01/24/2022

Money isn’t everything, but it does help fuel UC’s vision, Research2030, to use our various areas of expertise and strengths to change our world.

> Read StoryFull list: UC's 2022 sponsored research awardees

These UC researchers and scholars are leading us into the future

01/11/2022

Each winter, the Office of Research celebrates UC faculty members who are in the upper echelon of funding for their research or creative activities. These 43 individuals always seem to make the list.

> Read StoryThese UC researchers and scholars are leading us into the future

Research stories behind the funds

12/07/2021

UC researchers brought in more than $221 million in external funding in Fiscal Year 2021, but what we want to shout from the rooftops more are their stories.

> Read StoryResearch stories behind the funds

UC Space Research Institute announces first round of student research fellows

11/07/2021

Discovery and Exploration Fellowships will be awarded each year to further SRIDE’s mission to foster growth in career paths aligned with regional and national interests in space.

> Read StoryUC Space Research Institute announces first round of student research fellows

Meet the Digital Futures Dream Team

11/07/2021

The University of Cincinnati’s first interdisciplinary research building, Digital Futures, opens in the fall of 2022, and the staff behind it make up a dynamic group of experts.

> Read StoryMeet the Digital Futures Dream Team

Calling all faculty and graduate students seeking research-related funding and support

10/12/2021

Last year, the Office of Research awarded over $1 million in funding to support UC researchers, scholars and artists who are exploring big ideas that will impact our world. Here is a run-down of some of the available awards this year.

> Read StoryCalling all faculty and graduate students seeking research-related funding and support

Welcome to our new faculty researchers for 2021-2022

09/07/2021

The Office of Research wants to give a shout-out to the 44 individuals who participated in the research portion of New Faculty Orientation. We're glad you're here, welcome to the Bearcat research team!

> Read StoryWelcome to our new faculty researchers for 2021-2022

Office of Research issues largest number of Research Launch Awards to date

09/07/2021

The Research Launch program for first-year faculty carries a $2,500 incentive but more importantly helps new hires navigate UC’s research resources and begin to grow their research network.

> Read StoryOffice of Research issues largest number of Research Launch Awards to date

Nonprofit Leadership Initiative guides UC faculty and staff onto nonprofit boards

08/13/2021

NPLI has a research component, too, and will move into the Digital Futures building next year. It’s one of many initiatives within the University of Cincinnati's Research2030 mission.

> Read StoryNonprofit Leadership Initiative guides UC faculty and staff onto nonprofit boards

UC supports collaborative, participatory research with C³ program

08/13/2021

The Community Change Collaborative aims to create collective change by conducting participatory research partnering directly with communities to make Cincinnati a better place to live, work, learn and play.

> Read StoryUC supports collaborative, participatory research with C³ program

Research2030: Building the public research institution of the future at the University of Cincinnati

05/19/2021

Reaching new levels of national prominence. Investing in impactful research. Improving people’s lives. That’s what Research2030 is all about.

> Read StoryResearch2030: Building the public research institution of the future at the University of Cincinnati

Leather Research Lab provides unbiased research and testing of all aspects of leather

04/12/2021

From military equipment to designer shoes and handbags, UC’s Leather Lab is the place the leather industry has turned to with its hide-related questions for nearly 100 years.

> Read StoryLeather Research Lab provides unbiased research and testing of all aspects of leather

Graduate students to receive summer stipend support

03/15/2021

These 25 UC graduate students have been chosen from a group of 95 applicants to receive stipend support for their research and creative activities this summer.

> Read StoryGraduate students to receive summer stipend support

Research + Innovation Week: A celebration of UC research

03/15/2021

Heard the phrase ‘Digital Futures’ spoken around UC? It’s the new, exciting research facility being constructed in the Cincinnati Innovation District, but more than that it’s a major research initiative, which is leveraging technology to advance research that creates brighter and more equitable futures for all of us. Digital Futures is the theme of Research + Innovation Week this year so we can show you what we mean. Come and see!

> Read StoryResearch + Innovation Week: A celebration of UC research

Introducing: UC Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration

03/04/2021

Three. Two. One. The University of Cincinnati’s Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration has found its inaugural director, added two powerhouse research chairs ahead of its kick-off during Research + Innovation Week 2021.

> Read StoryIntroducing: UC Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration

Inaugural class of URC Faculty Scholars is on its way to change the world

02/26/2021

These eight early-career faculty researchers are up to big things, and their $25K award from the Office of Research will propel their work even further.

> Read StoryInaugural class of URC Faculty Scholars is on its way to change the world

Check out how these first-year faculty researchers hit the ground running

02/09/2021

The OoR's Research Launch Award provides development funds for first-year faculty that make a special commitment to their own research path. Meet our most recent awardees.

> Read StoryCheck out how these first-year faculty researchers hit the ground running

You won’t want to miss UC’s Research + Innovation Week 2021

02/09/2021

R+I/21 showcases the breadth and depth of Bearcat research, scholarship and creative activities that make UC the leading R1 institute in the region. This multi-faceted virtual conference has something for everyone—come see!

> Read StoryYou won’t want to miss UC’s Research + Innovation Week 2021

'These awardees represent the best of the best’

01/11/2021

A tip of the hat to the nearly 600 investigators who secured sponsored research dollars this year, including our Top Investigators—those who've been recognized four or five of the last five years.

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Research stories behind the funds

12/08/2020

University of Cincinnati researchers brought in 27% more in sponsored research over last year. What’s more important than that statistic? Each and every project proves that Next Lives Here at UC.

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Over half a million dollars in internal research funds available fall 2020

11/10/2020

The Office of Research presents this fall’s internal award opportunities for UC faculty and graduate student researchers.

> Read StoryOver half a million dollars in internal research funds available fall 2020

UC researchers aim to improve America’s public defense system

11/10/2020

Could better communication between public defenders and their clients give those charged with a crime a fairer day in court?

> Read StoryUC researchers aim to improve America’s public defense system

Remote diagnostics research at UC: Bringing health care to you

10/12/2020

Professor Aashish Priye and his ‘curiosity driven’ lab at UC addresses need for inexpensive, robust tools to accelerate diagnosis during health crises such as COVID-19.

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UC researcher one of seven finalists in NIST post-quantum security competition.

10/12/2020

University of Cincinnati Professor Jintai Ding wants to protect us all from the computers of the future.

> Read StoryUC researcher one of seven finalists in NIST post-quantum security competition.

Welcome to UC's new faculty researchers in 2020

10/12/2020

Every academic year brings fresh new faculty to UC. This year, 58 of them attended OoR's Research Orientation Day, created to help them hit the ground running.

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Novel coronavirus can’t stop UC from boosting research resources

09/08/2020

UC makes it easier for its researchers to tap into advanced computing and makerspace capabilities to further their work.

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Researcher Spotlight: Ashley Kubley

09/08/2020

With her URC funding, Ashley Kubley is supporting traditional Mexican craft with a contemporary twist.

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UC’s bold new research space, Digital Futures, taking shape

08/11/2020

When Digital Futures opens the summer of 2022, it will house some of UC’s top research—in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensors, analytics, education, informatics, simulations, policy, the creative arts and the humanities.

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Research Launch Award invests in new faculty researchers

08/11/2020

These 15 faculty members really proved their commitment to themselves, their work and the UC's research enterprise. Bravo!

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Office of Research proud to present its 2020 internal awards

05/11/2020

Fifty-eight principal investigators from across UC are the recipients of more than half a million dollars from the Office of Research.

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Meet our inaugural Space Fellow Matthew Terry

05/11/2020

Aerospace Engineering and Office of Research team up to provide new fellowship for incoming graduate student.

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COVID-19: UC researchers jump into action

04/14/2020

Under unprecedented circumstances, UC researchers take on the novel virus one project at a time.

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Presenting the OoR Core Values Award winners of 2020

04/14/2020

Know the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work?” The Office of Research’s 2020 Core Values Award winners sure do.

> Read StoryPresenting the OoR Core Values Award winners of 2020

Photo story: Sponsored Research reception

03/11/2020

In January, UC researchers were recognized for their fruitful efforts getting external sponsorship for their research at UC. Click through this photo story from the OoR's Sponsored Research Awards.

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UC will start using new system to track and manage sponsored research

02/17/2020

This change will have the most impact on principal investigators, as well as all business and grant administrators. Learn more.

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New campus-wide initiative launches at Research + Innovation Week event on March 25

02/15/2020

Good Discovery(s) a civic art, civic design, and civic tech festival, returns for a second year, with a new, important sponsor. Introducing UC’s Urban Futures Institute.

> Read StoryNew campus-wide initiative launches at Research + Innovation Week event on March 25

'Each of these researchers has truly excelled'

01/14/2020

A shout out to these UC researchers who won three to four sponsored research awards since 2016.

> Read Story'Each of these researchers has truly excelled'

Nice to meet you: Research teams meet, talk big picture for Digital Futures

12/10/2019

UC adds more Digital Futures teams as groundbreaking occurs on the future Digital Futures site.

> Read StoryNice to meet you: Research teams meet, talk big picture for Digital Futures

Researchers invited to apply for internal University Research Council grants

11/08/2019

The University of Cincinnati Office of Research is now accepting RFPs for the 2019-2020 University Research Council awards up to $10,000.

> Read StoryResearchers invited to apply for internal University Research Council grants

UC develops faculty into elite trans-disciplinary research leaders

10/08/2019

Applications for the next class of trans-disciplinary research scholars are due Oct. 31. Hear from program graduates about their “eye-opening” experience.

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Welcome to new faculty researchers in 2019

10/08/2019

Nearly half of UC's new faculty attended Research Orientation day. A special shout out to them!

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Looking for funding? The Office of Research can help better your chances

09/09/2019

Faculty who participate in this Office of Research program are 4.5 times more likely to get funded.

> Read StoryLooking for funding? The Office of Research can help better your chances

Summer research stories: Finding a surgical fix for spina bifida

08/08/2019

Efforts to develop a “smart” patch to curb the effects of spina bifida continue at UC.

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Summer research stories: UC prof writes timely book on Indian politics

08/08/2019

Marginalized. Mobilized. Incorporated. UC political science professor's book on women and Indian politics takes shape.

> Read StorySummer research stories: UC prof writes timely book on Indian politics

Summer research stories: UC performs well at unmanned vehicle competition

08/08/2019

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s UC’s unmanned aerial vehicle Hefty, bringing home fourth place.

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Digital Futures Anchor Program Launches

05/14/2019

UC plays to its strengths by identifying the platforms that will support Digital Futures, opening in the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Driving into the Future: A Q/A with Jiaqi Ma

04/15/2019

The Office of Research awarded roughly $881,000 to researchers during the 2018-2019 academic year. We sat down with one of the awardees, Dr. Jiaqi Ma, to talk about driverless cars.

> Read StoryDriving into the Future: A Q/A with Jiaqi Ma

A2RU Leaves Lasting Impression on Undergrad Researchers at UC

04/15/2019

UC will host the Emerging Creatives Student Summit in March 2020 for the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities.

> Read StoryA2RU Leaves Lasting Impression on Undergrad Researchers at UC

5 reasons to go to UC Research & Innovation Week

03/20/2019

It’s 2019: The University of Cincinnati’s bicentennial. And that means that UC Research & Innovation Week has GOT to be special. Let us count the ways.

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Research & Innovation Week set to dazzle, inspire the first week of April

03/19/2019

Join the Office of Research April 1-6 for a week of events that showcase just how impactful, imaginative and innovative UC can be.

> Read StoryResearch & Innovation Week set to dazzle, inspire the first week of April

Introducing the Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Scholars of 2019

02/18/2019

This elite group of researchers has been chosen for special training to become leaders in trans-disciplinary research at the University of Cincinnati.

> Read StoryIntroducing the Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Scholars of 2019

A Deeper Dive into University of Cincinnati R&D Projects That Got Funded in 2018

01/14/2019

Some 875 research and discovery projects got funding last year. Here are details about just three. Imagine if we could highlight all 875!

> Read StoryA Deeper Dive into University of Cincinnati R&D Projects That Got Funded in 2018

Campus Conversations Around UC Digital Futures Space Begins

01/14/2019

By 2021, the University of Cincinnati wants to be ready to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time. Now, it’s just got to find them.

> Read StoryCampus Conversations Around UC Digital Futures Space Begins

SuperWIN: Can UC researchers help America kick its bad eating habits?

12/13/2018

Clinical trial involving four UC colleges, Kroger, other partners about to begin

> Read StorySuperWIN: Can UC researchers help America kick its bad eating habits?

UC Researcher Receives Grant to Study Cancer-detecting Mouthwash

10/24/2018

Researchers at UC are investigating whether certain molecular markers that can be collected from simple mouthwash samples can help in identifying throat and mouth cancers.

> Read StoryUC Researcher Receives Grant to Study Cancer-detecting Mouthwash

UC Mosasaur Research Attracts International Attention

10/24/2018

Smithsonian, BBC, FOX News highlight UC biology professor Takuya Konishi's new study on 'ugly duckling' of ancient marine reptiles .

> Read Story UC Mosasaur Research Attracts International Attention

UC Celebrates Grand Opening of 1819 Innovation Hub

10/10/2018

More than just a building, the University of Cincinnati’s ‘front door’ will attract talent and facilitate partnerships.

> Read StoryUC Celebrates Grand Opening of 1819 Innovation Hub

New UC Lab Converts Waste Heat Into Electricity

10/10/2018

UC assistant professor Sarah Watzman, PhD, is exploring ways to convert waste heat into usable electricity using a magnetic field.

> Read StoryNew UC Lab Converts Waste Heat Into Electricity

UC Lights Way with New Skin Care

10/08/2018

Chemist Peng Zhang is developing a novel treatment for skin conditions ranging from acne and foot fungus to cancer.

> Read Story UC Lights Way with New Skin Care

Global Game Changer

09/26/2018

UC’s unconventional scientist tackles remedy for cystic fibrosis and COPD with solution that could have worldwide impact.

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Advantage: Office of Research Support

09/10/2018

Incentive programs help Cincinnati researchers build networks and gain funding

> Read StoryAdvantage: Office of Research Support

Better Together

08/14/2018

Competitive Collaborative Grants Invest in New Research Teams at UC

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New WISE Leaders Celebrate First-Year Success

08/14/2018

Twenty-three female undergraduate students from across campus spent their summers working alongside experienced mentors to further develop their research skill sets thanks to UC's Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program.

> Read StoryNew WISE Leaders Celebrate First-Year Success

Carbon is the new Black

08/14/2018

UC’s Nanoworld Laboratories collaborates with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and NASA to investigate new uses for carbon nanotubes in military uniforms and fabric that can double as batteries.

> Read StoryCarbon is the new Black

New Bridge Awards Support Impactful Research, Community Engagement

08/07/2018

New Bridge Awards Support Impactful Research, Community Engagement

> Read StoryNew Bridge Awards Support Impactful Research, Community Engagement

Smart Investments

07/11/2018

The Office of Research makes its first Bridge Fund investments in people and projects

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In the Gray Area: UC Professor Develops Novel Technology for Residential Graywater Treatment and Reuse

07/11/2018

Soryong Chae, a UC environmental engineering assistant professor, received funding through UC’s Faculty Bridge Program to assist in developing a novel membrane-based technology for residential graywater treatment and reuse.

> Read StoryIn the Gray Area: UC Professor Develops Novel Technology for Residential Graywater Treatment and Reuse

Mosquitoes Bite When Thirsty, Too

05/09/2018

UC Researchers find that mosquitoes bite not just to lay eggs but also to quench their thirst during drought. The research helps explain how mosquito-borne illness spreads.

> Read StoryMosquitoes Bite When Thirsty, Too

Flight of the Future

04/20/2018

UC students, faculty and industry leaders converge at the Live Well Collaborative to create innovative, internationally recognized technology for Boeing.

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Beyond Skin Deep

04/16/2018

Anthropologist named new director of University of Cincinnati’s Skin Science Technology Collaborative

> Read StoryBeyond Skin Deep

Research + Innovation Week Highlights Urban Impact, April 9-13

03/29/2018

Dozens of sessions cross campuses and build collaborations with community, industry and government.

> Read StoryResearch + Innovation Week Highlights Urban Impact, April 9-13

2018 Awardees for Faculty Excellence, Mentoring and Core Values Announced

03/28/2018

The 2018 Awardees for Faculty Excellence, Mentoring and Core Values will be honored during the closing ceremony of Research and Innovation Week 2018.

> Read Story2018 Awardees for Faculty Excellence, Mentoring and Core Values Announced

The Computer Commuter

03/19/2018

UC engineering professor Jiaqi Ma envisions smart cars navigating traffic in synchronicity with the road and each other.

> Read StoryThe Computer Commuter

Core Equipment Grants from Office of Research Fuel Discovery Across Disciplines

02/21/2018

Faculty and student researchers across the University of Cincinnati will be able to expand the scope of their work thanks to new equipment funded, in part, by the Office of Research’s latest round of core equipment grants.

> Read StoryCore Equipment Grants from Office of Research Fuel Discovery Across Disciplines

Second Cohort of Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Program (TDRLP) Announced

02/20/2018

New class of scholars find support across disciplines thanks to Office of Research program.

> Read StorySecond Cohort of Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Program (TDRLP) Announced

Engineering a Quieter Future for Jets

02/16/2018

UC engineer Ephraim Gutmark is developing novel ways to reduce engine noise for the U.S. military and commercial aviation.

> Read StoryEngineering a Quieter Future for Jets

Your New Robot Co-Workers

02/15/2018

To design safer robots, UC engineers study how people behave around them.

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Social Work Teams Up With CECH for HRSA Grant

02/15/2018

Leaders in the School of Social Work and CECH now offer one-year fellowships to help students integrate mental and behavioral health counseling in collaborative inter-professional practices in under-served communities.

> Read StorySocial Work Teams Up With CECH for HRSA Grant

Announcing the Grants Writing Workshop Series

01/30/2018

The Office of Research is presenting its Grant Writing Workshop series.

> Read StoryAnnouncing the Grants Writing Workshop Series

Even Playing Field

01/03/2018

UC professor’s research results in community playground with something for everyone.

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Beyond Brain Surgery

01/03/2018

Looking for the next big idea in a trans-disciplinary lab where clinical trials are changing lives.

> Read StoryBeyond Brain Surgery

Imagine That

12/05/2017

New book by UC philosopher addresses global environmental degradation head-on using tools to create inclusive policy change and economic justice.

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When Worlds Collide

10/31/2017

The intersection of academia and industry in Cincinnati now has a new address: 2900 Reading Rd. That’s where you’ll find the University of Cincinnati’s new front door to the community — the 1819 Innovation Hub.

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Tongue Twisters: Cross-Campus Researchers Team Up to Break Down Speech Barriers

10/31/2017

University of Cincinnati researchers from four colleges will work together to improve therapeutic uses of ultrasound to treat speech sound disorders thanks to a $100,000 Strategic Collaborative Grant awarded by the Office of Research.

> Read StoryTongue Twisters: Cross-Campus Researchers Team Up to Break Down Speech Barriers

DoD Award Funds Research on Immunotherapy Resistance in Head, Neck Cancer

10/31/2017

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine will look closely at the reason why patients with head and neck cancers experience resistance to immunotherapy treatments.

> Read StoryDoD Award Funds Research on Immunotherapy Resistance in Head, Neck Cancer

Indirect Costs in Research

10/31/2017

The University of Cincinnati, like all other US institutions, has an agreement with the federal government on the rate of reimbursable indirect costs associated with research.

> Read StoryIndirect Costs in Research

Shining Light on Dark Matter

09/28/2017

UC professor Stefania Gori's theories are inspiring experiments at some of the most sophisticated particle-physics labs on Earth.

> Read StoryShining Light on Dark Matter

How do Blind Cavefish Find their Way?

09/28/2017

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati traveled to find a little fish (Astyanax mexicanus) that has evolved to feast or endure famine entombed hundreds of feet below the ground.

> Read StoryHow do Blind Cavefish Find their Way?

Etch UC's Logo onto a Grain of Salt? No Prob.

09/28/2017

The University of Cincinnati invested in a scientific instrument last year to give researchers a closer look at everything from industrial samples to nanowire a thousand times smaller than a human hair.

> Read StoryEtch UC's Logo onto a Grain of Salt? No Prob.

Researcher Receives $300,000 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Grant

09/28/2017

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine will be able to evaluate a new therapeutic approach in treating pancreatic cancer thanks to a recent grant from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).

> Read StoryResearcher Receives $300,000 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Grant

The Defenders

09/26/2017

University of Cincinnati field research aims to slow the spread of tick-borne illness across the Midwest.

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The Office of Research to Sponsor Upcoming Smart Regions Conference

09/25/2017

Office of Research has partnered with the regional smart cities initiative, to sponsor the upcoming the Smart Regions Conference being held on Oct 24 & 25 at the BB&T Arena in Northern Kentucky.

> Read StoryThe Office of Research to Sponsor Upcoming Smart Regions Conference