Spotlight on Ohio Research & Innovation News

The merging of artificial intelligence and interactive technology has birthed "Lucy," an AI avatar tool designed to enhance engagements with the tech transfer team at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub.  Developed in collaboration with locally based Kinetic Vision, one of the premier product and technology development companies in the United States, Lucy embodies a pioneering approach to AI communication that will streamline inquiries about patents and licensing.

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.

A team of chemistry and physics researchers at The Ohio State University has received a $12 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the operation, maintenance and expansion of the NSF National Extreme Ultrafast Science Facility (NSF NeXUS) for the next five years.

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati is a statewide, collaborative network that supports cybersecurity programs across Ohio. The institute’s goal is to advance an integrated approach to cybersecurity education, workforce and economic development in cyber-related fields throughout the state.

With more industries using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve an array of research and technical problems, professionals with AI expertise are in high demand. To help address this workforce need, in 2021 Kent State University launched a new master’s degree in AI through its Department of Computer Science.

"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.

Matthew Bayliss, an assistant professor of physics at the University of Cincinnati, has been using the Ohio Supercomputer Center for several years to teach undergraduate and graduate students about star structure and evolution in the universe

Efforts to improve current food production systems so astronauts might have both nutritious and delicious menu choices was the focus of Deep Space Food Symposium co-hosted by The Ohio State University. 

Ideastream Public Media reports on how startups are using Northeast Ohio Medical University's REDIzone incubator laboratory spaces, expert guidance and funding connections to transform their research into real-world health solutions...

onMain Inc., a partnership between University of Dayton and Premier Health, will receive $35 million from Ohio’s Innovation Hubs program, the state’s second innovation hub. This investment will be used for construction and initial operation of the Digital Transformation Center, which will be the cornerstone building of the onMain development.