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Election results show potential of prediction markets, blockchain

December 6, 2024

A prediction market was more accurate in forecasting the 2024 presidential election than traditional polls and pundits. The potential displayed by that success in forecasting the election, along with an administration friendlier to cryptocurrencies, could lead to greater adoption for them, a University of Cincinnati economist said. Michael Jones, PhD, a Carl H. Lindner College of Business assistant professor of economics and director of the Cryptoeconomics Lab at UC Digital Futures, said the success of a blockchain-based prediction market, Polymarket, in predicting the outcome of the election showed that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have more potential than just investments.

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Election results show potential of prediction markets, blockchain

December 6, 2024

A prediction market was more accurate in forecasting the 2024 presidential election than traditional polls and pundits. The potential displayed by that success in forecasting the election, along with an administration friendlier to cryptocurrencies, could lead to greater adoption for them, a University of Cincinnati economist said. Michael Jones, PhD, a Carl H. Lindner College of Business assistant professor of economics and director of the Cryptoeconomics Lab at UC Digital Futures, said the success of a blockchain-based prediction market, Polymarket, in predicting the outcome of the election showed that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have more potential than just investments.

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UC professor named MacArthur fellow

October 1, 2024

Shailaja Paik, PhD, from UC's College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a MacArthur Fellow. She is only one of 10 MacArthur Fellows to be named in Ohio and the first ever in both the city of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati.

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Fall fundraisers fuel groundbreaking brain tumor research

Event: October 13, 2024 9:00 AM

When Hannah Hengehold’s father, Brad, was diagnosed with a stage four glioblastoma in February 2023, her world was shaken. But in the wake of his passing a mission emerged and “Brad to the Bone,” was born — a brain tumor research fundraising organization for the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute. Join the “Cheers for Charity” event on Wed., September 18, at West Side Brewing and the annual “Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries” on Sun., October 13.

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UC renames institute to honor Neil Armstrong

August 28, 2024

Honoring the legendary astronaut and former University of Cincinnati professor Neil Armstrong, UC aims to expand and grow the university's historic and future contributions to aviation and spaceflight with the Armstrong Institute for Space Research and Technology (ASTRO).

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OCRI uses game to prepare for cybersecurity incidents

August 13, 2024

To prepare for potential cyberattacks and gain a better understanding of how public and private institutions would respond, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) at the University of Cincinnati hosted a cybersecurity exercise, WLWT reported.

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UC students win hackathon in San Francisco

July 22, 2024

With an app that combats food waste and incentivises donations to food banks, two University of Cincinnati students were part of a team that won an artificial intelligence and blockchain hackathon competition in San Francisco. Daniel Vennemeyer, a computer science, economics and mathematics student who also is pursuing a master’s degree in AI through UC’s ACCEND program, and Phan Anh “Rai” Duong, a computer science student, were part of a team that won the grand prize in the EasyA x VeChain Bay Area Hackathon.

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Presidential challenge to UC: Join Ride Cincinnati to fight...

July 16, 2024

UC President Neville Pinto has again challenged every UC college and unit to send at least one rider to the September 14 Ride Cincinnati event to help fundraise for cancer research and cancer care. UC students ride free. Signup by July 31 for free UC-branded cycling jersey.

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UC student aims to make AI more explainable, trustworthy

July 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence systems have quickly advanced and can answer just about any question, but how they come to their decisions often isn't understood, even by the people who create the AI. Lynn Pickering, a University of Cincinnati alumna who is working on her PhD at UC, wants to make sure AI is used safely and responsibly. She wants people to be able to review how AI models come to their answers and ensure humans have opportunities to make final decisions, not the machines.

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Your chances of a migraine increase with hotter temperatures

June 21, 2024

Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the UC College of Medicine, spoke with Cincinnati's Fox 19 about his latest research on migraines and hotter temperatures. His findings were reported by CBS News and the Miami Herald and internationally in publications such as Venezuela’s Noticias Venevision and Indonesia’s Suara Merdeka.

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UC professors named scientific society fellows

June 7, 2024

Three University of Cincinnati professors were named to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. From UC's College of Arts and Sciences, Carlton Brett, a professor in the department of geosciences, and George Uetz, a biological sciences professor, were honored. Dionysios Dionysiou, a professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, was honored posthumously.

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Community of AI enthusiasts expands in Cincinnati

June 4, 2024

Much like the rapid development of artificial intelligence, a community of AI builders, users and people who simply are curious about the technology is quickly growing in Cincinnati. In just one month, a post grew into CincyAI for Humans, a group that meets monthly at the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Futures building to network, share successes and learn about AI. #CincyAI

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Engineering professor honored for distinguished scientific...

May 21, 2024

In 2019, Munir Nazzal joined the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science as a professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management. Throughout his time at UC, he has received various accolades for his advancements in transportation research, including the UC George Rieveschl Jr. Award for Distinguished Scientific Research for 2024.

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UC faculty unveil startup platform to redefine NIL landscape

May 8, 2024

UC faculty develop new platform for students to track scholarship criteria and monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) for branding purposes. Carbon Copy Assets will launch a mobile application where students earn badges and rewards for verifying their participation at campus events like career fairs, student club meetings and volunteer opportunities. Students will also prove that they are building job and life skills such as financial and legal literacy. A blockchain will record these activities, allowing donors and employers to view a publicly verifiable, immutable list of achievements.

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UC researchers develop new CPAP device

April 17, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are developing a VortexPAP machine that takes advantage of vortex airflow technology. A preliminary clinical study with current CPAP users demonstrated that the VortexPAP can deliver the pressure levels that are used in the subjects’ CPAP therapy, but the mask is more comfortable to wear. It has a minimalistic design that is less intrusive and barely touches the patient’s face.

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UC students' cryptocurrency advice leads to big gains

April 4, 2024

Using recommendations from University of Cincinnati students, a cryptocurrency fund has grown from $50,000 to more than $120,000 in less than 15 months. As part of an economics course, Economic Applications of Blockchain, UC students are challenged to research potential cryptocurrency investments for a fund owned by UC’s Kautz-Uible Economics Institute.

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UC institute picks four industry research projects for 2024

March 7, 2024

A University of Cincinnati institute selected four new projects to tackle in its second year of helping high-tech industries address their most complicated problems. UC’s Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute is dedicated to harnessing UC’s collective talent across campuses to help solve pressing issues facing businesses.

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UC receives record $314M in research awards

February 1, 2024

The University of Cincinnati received a record $314 million in research awards in 2023, topping the previous year by 17% as the university pursues new innovations across its colleges.

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UC Black History Month applauds Black triumphs with lasting...

January 30, 2024

In a spirited tribute to the indelible mark made by Black students, faculty and staff at the University of Cincinnati over the past two centuries, February unfolds with a cascade of events spotlighting unparalleled achievements, feats and an ongoing wave of positive social transformation during Black History Month.

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How can your car make roads safer?

November 20, 2023

The University of Cincinnati will work with Honda Motor Co., infrastructure engineering firm Parsons Corp., consulting firm i-Probe and the Ohio Department of Transportation to demonstrate that new cars can help evaluate roads.

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Meet UC’s big-data problem solvers

November 16, 2023

The University of Cincinnati. UC’s Advanced Research Computing Center at Digital Futures helps researchers across disciplines process and analyze their numbers. They offer access to supercomputers and expertise to analyze and visualize data.

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Business Courier: UC continues to foster innovation

November 9, 2023

The University of Cincinnati is building upon its long history of innovation with a growing number of invention disclosures and patents along with plans to scale up its research efforts, the Cincinnati Business Courier reported.

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Business Courier: Uptown Cincinnati sees continued growth

October 9, 2023

The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the rest of Uptown Cincinnati have seen growth, which is only expected to accelerate, the Cincinnati Business Courier reported.

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Ledger donates digital asset security to the University of...

October 2, 2023

A recent gift from Ledger, a global platform for digital assets, will benefit students and research at the University of Cincinnati. Ledger has donated the use of its Enterprise Platform, a cutting-edge digital asset security solution that will enhance the university’s technological capabilities in the cryptoeconomics area. This generous donation supports student learning at the Kautz-Uible Cryptoeconomics Lab at the Digital Futures building.

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UC to celebrate Digital Futures Grand Opening 2.0

Event: September 22, 2023 12:00 PM

The University of Cincinnati's Office of Research will celebrate the Digital Futures Grand Opening 2.0 with an open house Friday, Sept. 22, that will include a panel discussion featuring artificial intelligence experts from Google, Nike, Thales and the White House.

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Do you understand cryptoeconomics?

September 19, 2023

Financial literacy is imperative to improving financial decision making and increasing financial empowerment, University of Cincinnati researchers said, and they’ve developed a scale specifically to measure literacy in the cryptoeconomics sector.

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White House highlights efforts of OCRI

August 17, 2023

The White House cited the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), which is headquartered at the University of Cincinnati, as one of the nation’s education and workforce development ecosystems in action as it announced the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy.

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UC’s AI innovations at work

August 7, 2023

Here at the University of Cincinnati, researchers are employing AI to gather and analyze data, to better understand human behavior and to create simulations for improved predictions. They also are seeking to improve AI decision-making, and they’re creating programs to help students and faculty harness AI for good.

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