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[OIEx|OhioX] Artificial Intelligence and Talent Development Strategies. 

A July 2023 stop on the Ohio Innovation Tour explores the rising tide and application of artificial intelligence and explores Talent and Workforce Development Strategies for Businesses. Check out the recorded 12-Jul-2023 OIEx-sponsored Webinar hosted by OhioX.

The AI-EDGE Institute is an NSF-funded research program that is conducting cross-disciplinary research to leverage the synergies between artificial intelligence and communications networking technologies. The Institute is led by The Ohio State University and is comprised of experts in network theory, network systems, machine learning, statistical signal processing, distributed computing, and data sciences, from 11 leading research universities in the US; experienced technology industry partners, and three of the nation’s top DoD labs. In addition to conducting research, the Institute is also developing novel, efficient, modular, and scalable education courses to help build a large and diverse workforce in the fields of AI and networking.

Nexcepta is a technology leader providing cutting-edge R&D solutions, commercial products, and engineering services to federal and commercial customers. Nexcepta offers a broad portfolio of interdisciplinary solutions in NextG communications and networks, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, machine learning, and data analytics.

Panelists include:

• Doug Faber, Director, Research Development Partnerships, The Ohio State University
• Sastry Kompella, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Nexcepta
• John Sherwood, Director, Talent Strategy, JobsOhio
• Karen Tomko, Director of Research Software Applications - Ohio Supercomputer Center | AI Boot Camp for Cyberinfrastructure Professionals
• Michael J. Sharp, Ed.D. in Urban Educational Leadership | Associate Professor, Educator | University of Cincinnati Director of Service-Learning | College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies

[OIEx|OhioX] The Intel Supply Chain and Central Ohio Higher Education Partnerships. 

Intel’s expansion into Ohio has been called a once-in-a generation opportunity for the state’s manufacturing community. This new industrial partnership also provides transformational workforce development efforts for education, training, and research across the higher education community.

This virtual presentation sponsored by OIEx and co-hosted by OhioX featured awardees from the Central Ohio and their partners of the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio.  

Panel members include: 

• Intel Corporation & Intel Labs 
  • Melinda S. Murdock, University Relations Manager
  • Cody Philpot, Senior Director of Supply Chain Affordability and Strategic Programs in the Global Sourcing of Equipment and Materials
  • Guthrie Underwood Jr. (Sonny), Supply Chain and Ecosytem Director
• The Ohio State University
  • Steve Ringel, Ph. D., Executive Director, Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research; Associate Vice President for Research; Neal A. Smith Chair in Electrical Engineering; & Distinguished University Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Agnoli Featured Keynote at International Forum

Jeff Agnoli of the OIEx team was the feature keynote speaker at the International Forum on Expert Finders System held April 5-6, 2023 in Coral Gables Miami, FL.  His presentation entitled: “Building an Ecosystem of Innovation In Ohio and Beyond" has been archived.

[OIEx|OhioX] Intel and Higher Education in Southeast Ohio. 

Industry-University partnerships represent a continuum of activities which drive economic growth, build capacity for local businesses, and expand career opportunities for students and working professionals. Intel’s expansion in Ohio will attract additional semiconductor companies, supply chain partners, and advance the state’s manufacturing community. This new partnership also provides transformational workforce development efforts for education, training, and research across the higher education and industry ecosystem. This virtual panel discussion showcased education, research, and economic development initiatives in the Southeast Region of Ohio.

Panelists include:

• Intel Labs
  • Sowmya Venkataramani, University Program Director
  • Melinda S. Murdock, University Relations Manager
• Ohio University Grant Recipients | Semiconductor Education and Research Program
  • Avinash Karanth, Chair, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Joseph K. Jachinowski Professor
  • Eric Stinaff, Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
• OhioSE Economic Development | JobsOhio Regional Partner
  • Taylor Stepp, Director of Projects
• Ohio University
  • Stacy Strauss, Director, Innovation Center
  • Scott Miller, Associate Dean for Industry Partnerships, Russ College of Engineering and Technology

[OIEx|OhioX] Intel + Higher Education in Southwest Ohio. 

Industry-University partnerships represent a continuum of activities which drive economic growth, create innovative opportunities for our researchers, and expand career opportunities for our students. Intel’s pending expansion in Ohio will attract additional semiconductor companies and advance the state’s manufacturing community. This new partnership also provides transformational workforce development efforts for education, training, and research across the higher education community.

The second in a series of virtual presentations sponsored by OIEx and co-hosted by OhioX  featured awardees from the Southwest region of the State and their partners of the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio.  

Panel members include: 

• Intel Labs 
  • Sowmya Venkataramani, University Program Director 
  • Melinda S. Murdock, University Relations Manager
• University of Cincinnati 
  • Rashmi Jha, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director, Microelectronics and Integrated-Computing-Systems with Nanoelectronic Devices (MIND). 
  • Jennifer Krivickas, Associate VP Programs & Initiatives
    • Digital Futures is a 180,000 sq ft interdisciplinary research building in the Cincinnati Innovation District. Capabilities include advanced technologies, core facilities and a variety of collaborative research spaces for faculty, students and staff to work on creative, use-inspired and applied research with governmental, corporate and community partners.