Spotlight on Ohio Research & Innovation News
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently facing a deficit of about 3,000 controllers and has unveiled a plan in May 2025 to increase hiring and boost retention... The Ohio State University is currently working on becoming the 33rd this summer and plans to offer an undergraduate major in aviation with specialization in air traffic control.
Forbes has unveiled its highly anticipated 30 Under 30 Local Columbus Class of 2025, recognizing a diverse group of young innovators and leaders shaping the Central Ohio’s future.
As Central Ohio solidifies its role as a key data center hub, the need for specialized talent is surging. the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies at Ohio University is preparing graduates to fill these critical roles through targeted technical and cybersecurity education.
Student teams from Northeast Ohio Medical University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Akron, University of Hawaii and University of Utah demonstrated their medical technologies at the fifth annual NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition, held April 9 at NEOMED ...
Recognizing the consequences of microplastic pollution, three then-students at Case Western Reserve University designed an easy-to-install filtration system to capture 90% of microplastics in washing machines later co-founding CLEANR to bring their solution to market.
Exploring the molecular behavior of biopolymers, an Ohio University research team hopes to uncover the biophysical properties of these polymers and understand how they can be manipulated to create new types of sustainable materials—potentially replacing petroleum-based polymers in various industries.
Highlighting groundbreaking research in biomedical engineering, the University of Akron hosted its 4th Annual Biomedical Engineering Research Day on March 14 where 34 research poster presentations were shared with more than 100 attendees of students, faculty, alumni and industry representatives...
Researchers from The Ohio State University demonstrated that ambient gamma radiation could be harvested to produce a strong enough electric output to power microelectronics, like microchips ... “We're harvesting something considered as waste and by nature, trying to turn it into treasure,” said lead author Raymond Cao, who also serves as the director of Ohio State’s Nuclear Reactor Lab.
The University of Akron announced the launch of the Institute for Computing, Data and Information Sciences, a new academic initiative designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in computing, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and information systems.
With input from local employers, Cleveland State University now offers 11 new integrated degrees to prepare students to meet the region's evolving workforce needs.