April 27, 2023
A primary cause of workplace stress is information overload. Most of us are bombarded with communications from various channels, including emails, private messages, video calls, phone calls and team chats. Whether at work, home or on the go, these notifications follow us everywhere on our mobile devices, serving as a near-constant distraction.
April 26, 2023
The University of Cincinnati uses mindfulness to help professionals navigate organizational turbulence. Businesspeople today receive an onslaught of digital notifications pinging simultaneously across multiple devices. Meriden McGraw, director of workplace mindfulness, Osher Center for Integrative Health, shares how mindfulness and productivity are interrelated.
April 24, 2023
Mentorship is vital in the startup ecosystem for building a successful business, and that’s where Elizabeth Wetzel comes in. Wetzel is the program manager of the UC Venture Lab, located inside the 1819 Innovation Hub, which offers a program designed to accelerate startups from concept to commercialization.
April 18, 2023
When the University of Cincinnati opened the doors of its Esports Innovation Lab in 2022, it was billed as a multipurpose space where students, researchers and companies could collaborate in an innovative environment. Equipped with state-of-the-art computers, the lab was designed as multipurpose space for hosting games, corporate trainings and team-building activities.
April 17, 2023
With the negative impact of human activities on the environment, more people are looking for ways to reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. Among the most effective ways to do this is — transforming materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill into something useful.
April 14, 2023
In today's constantly evolving business landscape, having a team with diverse skill sets and expertise is crucial for success. An alumnus of Procter & Gamble, where he facilitated cultural changes, RJ Sargent helps individuals from different backgrounds in the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub work more effectively together as they accelerate innovation.
March 31, 2023
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” ~ Will Rogers Just ask anyone who has pitched potential investors for the opportunity to secure funding for a new startup. Individuals and teams present a thorough slide deck highlighting their qualifications, skills, research and successes.
March 31, 2023
Imagine video games aren't just a form of entertainment but a gateway to countless career opportunities. At the University of Cincinnati, gaming opens the doors to a wide range of creative and technological careers through the UC Esports Innovation Lab (ESL).
March 30, 2023
As Cynthia Ozick, the American novelist, wrote, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.” That’s especially true when introducing yourself to a possible investor. Ronald Meyers, associate professor of entrepreneurship in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, shares insights into teaser statements and pitches.
March 29, 2023
Through the 1819 Innovation Hub — the front door to the Cincinnati Innovation District — corporations can tap into the creativity and innovative thinking of University of Cincinnati students to solve real-time issues. A prime example of industry collaboration: Duke Energy joined forces with UC students last fall to gain fresh perspectives and identify emerging trends in the field of energy.