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Melanie Schefft

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Melanie writes about a variety of campus updates, activities and faculty, staff and student success.

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Heat up your K-12 teaching skills with UC Makerspace Summer Intensive

Event: June 3, 2024 10:52 AM

Partnering with the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative (GCSC), UC leverages its Ground Floor Makerspace for another state-of-the-art professional development journey for K-12 teachers across the region in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math).

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UC rallies for MLK's dream: From words to action

January 9, 2024

The University of Cincinnati is turning up the excitement as it urges everyone to walk the talk in keeping Martin Luther King Jr's 'dream' alive. UC's African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC), Tangeman University Center (TUC) and the College of Medicine is preparing for a feast of inspiration and self-improvement. This isn't just a celebration; it's a call to action inspired by King's timeless words: "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’"

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Business visionaries SIT for pilot prototype at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub

January 4, 2024

In a world where chaos often dictates problem-solving, the 1819 Learning Lab at the University of Cincinnati is rewriting the rules. Top innovators from Fifth Third Bank, marketing faculty from UC’s Lindner College of Business and the expertise of Matt Sias from InnovationAcceleration.ai all gathered for a ground-breaking pilot SIT+AI prototype workshop in UC’s 1819 Learning Lab.

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From lab to legacy inside UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub

December 12, 2023

In the vibrant corridors of the University of Cincinnati, pioneering research extends beyond the confines of laboratories — it launches revolutionary ideas poised to reshape the world. The key to safeguarding these innovations lies in the swift and savvy journey through the 1819 Innovation Hub’s technology transfer and patent licensing process, a vital approach for both faculty and the university.

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UC’s Center for Entrepreneurship tailors big solutions for small businesses

November 21, 2023

At the epicenter of the UC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem hub is the Small Business Institute (SBI) program, nestled within UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business (LCoB). As a founding member of the SBI and the Small Business Institute Directors’ Association, UC helps bridge the gap between aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses eager to boost their success.

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UC student teams cracking codes for change at MakeUC event

November 15, 2023

Within the sleek confines of 1819’s cutting-edge technology, an army of overnight hackers unleashed a wave of innovation, turning laptops into digital canvases and transforming the ESports Innovation Lab into a virtual battlefield. In the Makerspace’s hidden lair, 3D robotic models were forged — all for a good cause.

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Empowering small businesses through innovative resources

November 8, 2023

Entrepreneurs, managers and businesses eager for substantial growth can leverage the center's rich offerings, backed by the University of Cincinnati's distinguished faculty, driven students and a network of regional corporate and professional affiliates.

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UC docs hit the streets: Join ‘Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries’

Event: October 15, 2023 8:00 AM

In a spirited effort to advance brain tumor treatment and seek potential cures, the masterminds behind the University of Cincinnati's cutting-edge Brain Tumor Center — along with a legion of local supporters — are set to pound the pavement at Sawyer Point for the 14th annual "Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries!" Sunday, Oct. 15.

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Touchdown for sustainability

October 2, 2023

In an ongoing pursuit to maintain an eco-friendlier campus and stadium, UC Sustainability is rallying as much fan support as possible to properly dispose of the mass of bottle and can recyclables too often left behind inside and around Nippert Stadium.

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UC's research tiers: Catalysts for academic-corporate collaboration

August 31, 2023

As a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the University of Cincinnati frequently attracts the attention of Fortune 500 and other prominent companies eager to leverage the university’s faculty and student expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for innovation. Industry research tiers provide blueprints for generating new resulting intellectual property.