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. The UHP Discover program, traditionally focused on non-STEMM disciplines, is expanding to include select projects in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), led by Digital Futures lab leaders. Through this collaboration, UHP students will engage in full-time summer research, earning up to $6,000 while gaining hands-on experience in their chosen fields. Participants will benefit from professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and mentorship from esteemed UC faculty. The program aims to cultivate global citizen scholars who are prepared to tackle complex global challenges. This integration with Digital Futures underscores the commitment to experiential learning and innovation, providing students with a comprehensive and enriching research experience.

Below are the projects led by Digital Futures Lab Leaders, and the students assigned to each one. Congratulations to the UHP Discover DF fellows!

From Learning to Leading: Digital Futures AR/VR & Motion Capture Lab Research

Mentor: Chris Collins

Fellow: Justin Garter

From Learning to Leading: Unveling the Impact of Mentorship on Youth Futures

Mentor: Todd Foley

Fellow: Linh (Amy) Nguyen

Numeracy: Teaching Mathematics Through an Animated Children's Series

Mentor: Whitney Gaskins

Fellows: Linh Bui, Mithuna Totapally

Design and Implementation of Robotic Indoor Navigation

Mentor: Bryan Kowalczyk

Fellows: Akshaya Bala Subramani, Bidhatri Amatya

ODOT Grant: "Next generation smart mobility hubs to improve multi-modal mobility, safety, and equity for Ohio residents."

Mentor: Alejandro Lozano-Robledo

Fellow: Rashi Patil

Digital Humanities in the Metaverse and Social VR

Mentor: Ming Tang

Fellow: Ahmad Alrefai