Research 2030: UC's 10-yr Strategic Plan for Research

The University of Cincinnati is the leading R1 urban university in our region with unrivaled talent solving problems that matter. We are rigorously pursuing diversity, equity & inclusion in research and actively transforming society through game-changing knowledge and disruptive discoveries.

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The Office of Research is accelerating research at University of Cincinnati and economic growth in our region by connecting industry, government, and community leaders with the University of Cincinnati thought leaders and innovators. Together, we can positively impact the lives, environment, and the economy in our region and beyond. Some of our key research strengths are highlighted below.

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Analytics

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Cyber

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Robotics

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Sensors

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Skin Science

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Adolescence

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Cancer

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Digital Humanities

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Infectious Diseases

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Medical Devices

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Neuroscience

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Smart Cities

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Sustainability

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Urban Futures

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Events + Training

03
Oct 2023

Event

RFD: Sciencv - Nsfs Required Biosketch Tool (10/3)

Time: October 3, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: This session will be presented virtually.

Target Audience: All Faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Presenters will:
- Provide an overview of SciENcv and new requirements from NSF
- Demonstrate the integration of other platforms such as Scopus, MyNCBI, etc.
- Demonstrate how to use SciENCv to create biosketches and current & pending support for NSF
09
Oct 2023

Event

RFD: How to Navigate Human Subject Research (10/9)

Time: October 9, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location:

Target Audience: All Faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

Presenter(s) will: 
- Provide an overview of the Human Subjects Research Protection Program (HRPP) and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) 

Attendees will:
- Engage in discussion with HRPP staff and other investigators
- Establish promising practices when navigating human subject research
11
Oct 2023

Event

Mentoring Moments Series (10/11)

Time: October 11, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: This session will be presented virtually.

Target Audience: All Faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Research Development

Mentor Moment 1: Setting Common Ground
October 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Building strong mentor-mentee relationship is crucial for a successful mentoring journey and experience. This might mean establishing ground rules and setting boundaries to ensure a more positive, shared learning experience. This session will delve into the process of setting common ground, which includes being clear about what you need from each other to get the most out of the relationship. 


Mentor Moment 2: Effective Communication
October 26, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship. This session will offer ways for mentors and mentees alike to engage in meaningful and impactful conversations. Participants will explore elements of effective communication, practice active listening, and provide constructive feedback.


Mentor Moment 3: Aligning Expectations 
November 8, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Clear expectations are the foundation of a productive mentoring relationship. This session will explore strategies and tools for aligning mutual expectations between mentors and mentees and how they might change over time. Participants will also consider how differences can influence expectations.
26
Oct 2023

Event

Mentoring Moments Series (10/26)

Time: October 26, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: This session will be presented virtually.

Target Audience: All Faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Research Development

Mentor Moment 1: Setting Common Ground
October 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Building strong mentor-mentee relationship is crucial for a successful mentoring journey and experience. This might mean establishing ground rules and setting boundaries to ensure a more positive, shared learning experience. This session will delve into the process of setting common ground, which includes being clear about what you need from each other to get the most out of the relationship. 


Mentor Moment 2: Effective Communication
October 26, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship. This session will offer ways for mentors and mentees alike to engage in meaningful and impactful conversations. Participants will explore elements of effective communication, practice active listening, and provide constructive feedback.


Mentor Moment 3: Aligning Expectations 
November 8, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Clear expectations are the foundation of a productive mentoring relationship. This session will explore strategies and tools for aligning mutual expectations between mentors and mentees and how they might change over time. Participants will also consider how differences can influence expectations.
08
Nov 2023

Event

Mentoring Moments Series (11/8)

Time: November 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: This session will be presented virtually.

Target Audience: All Faculty, post-docs, graduate students and research administrators

Research Office: Research Development

Mentor Moment 1: Setting Common Ground
October 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Building strong mentor-mentee relationship is crucial for a successful mentoring journey and experience. This might mean establishing ground rules and setting boundaries to ensure a more positive, shared learning experience. This session will delve into the process of setting common ground, which includes being clear about what you need from each other to get the most out of the relationship. 


Mentor Moment 2: Effective Communication
October 26, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Communication is the bedrock of any successful relationship. This session will offer ways for mentors and mentees alike to engage in meaningful and impactful conversations. Participants will explore elements of effective communication, practice active listening, and provide constructive feedback.


Mentor Moment 3: Aligning Expectations 
November 8, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00pm EST


Clear expectations are the foundation of a productive mentoring relationship. This session will explore strategies and tools for aligning mutual expectations between mentors and mentees and how they might change over time. Participants will also consider how differences can influence expectations.
16
Nov 2023

Event

Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) Annual Symposium (11/16)

Time: November 16, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Location: Digital Futures, 3080 Exploration Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206

Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, General Public

Research Office: Office of the Vice President for Research

The Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) invites you to attend its annual symposium on November 16th at Digital Futures.

The symposium is an opportunity to see first hand what the SRIDE Fellows are doing in their disciplines. There will also be two speakers from the NASA Glenn Research Center, Mary Wadel (UC graduate) and Jeanne King. They will be discussing career paths in aerospace, collaborations with NASA and innovation and technology utilization.

Please join us as the Fellows and their faculty advisors showcase how UC is preparing the next generation of leaders in aerospace and space exploration.

The agenda can be found here: tinyurl.com… 
Boxed lunches will be available for those who register. 

Additional information on SRIDE can be found at: research.uc.edu…

Online Training

Introduction to Biosafety

Target Audience: Any researcher

Research Office: Biosafety

This training provides an introduction to biological safety issues including definitions, risk assessment, principles, safe laboratory practices and disinfection methods.

Takes about one hour.

Online Training

Viral Vectors

Target Audience: Open to the public and UC researchers who plan to work with viral vectors

Research Office: Biosafety

This training is required for individuals assigned to projects involving viral vectors.  Before an IBC protocol can be approved, PIs and authorized personnel must complete all applicable training modules.

Individuals outside UC must login through the "External Login" link and create a new UC account.

Online Training

Conflicts of Interest in Research

Target Audience: All faculty and staff who conduct research at UC

Research Office: Office for Ethics in Industry Engagement

Faculty and staff who participate in funded research at the University of Cincinnati must complete training on promoting objectivity in research. This training is required every four years, at a minimum, due to federal regulations governing conflicts of interest in research. The course for meeting this requirement is available in the UC online training application CPD (Continuous Professional Development). If you are a UC employee and have not completed the Conflict of Interest Training, you will not be able to complete your Outside Activity Report.