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Spotlight on Ohio Research & Innovation News
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 ...
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...
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.
The transformational potential of innovative energy research projects proposed by two University of Akron College of Engineering and Polymer Science faculty members has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).
"Collaborations between universities, local, state and federal governments and industry all need to work as seamlessly as possible to ensure that the flourishing microelectronics industry has what it needs," said Balasubramaniam Shanker, of the Ohio State University who is leading the Midwest Semiconductor Network.
The University of Akron hosted the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing, a cooperative where industry members define their research and workforce needs, and the center addresses these needs through collaborative research, technological innovations and workforce training.
"Akron's history in polymer innovation goes back more than 100 years, and now, the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub will lead this industry into the future, bringing tremendous economic growth to the area, thousands of jobs, and millions in new revenue and investments," announced Ohio Governor MIke DeWine.
The School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services at the University of Akron is rapidly advancing in cybersecurity education thanks to our dynamic program, which emphasizes both cybersecurity training and workforce development. ...
Students majoring in biomedical engineering at The University of Akron partnered with Dr. Hannah Agard Bachtel, a pediatric urologist at Akron Children’s Hospital, to create a novel, home-use device aimed at assisting pediatric patients suffering from Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
The Akron region was not only named a Tech Hub for Sustainable Polymers, but was also the recipient of a Strategy Development Grant – the only awardee of a hub designation or strategy development award in the State of Ohio.