As the public research university for Northern Ohio, The University of Akron is connected to the community and to industry, using research as the driver for finding meaningful solutions to advance the region.
UA's research initiatives include:
11/08/08 - Public and private leaders addressed issues and solutions pertaining to the nation's aging and deteriorating infrastructure during a corrosion-engineering forum hosted in late October by The University of Akron.
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11/02/08 - The announcements were made at the Rubber Division's Oct. 14-16 meeting in Louisville, Ky.
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10/21/08 -
UA's
Dr. Joseph Kennedy receives his 100th U.S. patent — an achievement considered
extremely rare.
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10/21/08 - Named the Goodyear Chair in Polymer Engineering, Dr.
Alamgir Karim says he was drawn to UA because of its world-class polymer program and the leadership of Dean Stephen Cheng.
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Get an overview of UA cutting-edge research topics and ten technologies to watch. Learn more...
Office of the Vice President of Research & Dean of the Graduate School
University of Akron Research Foundation
Office of Technology Transfer
Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs
Partner with The University of Akron to build on existing regional excellence in the areas of polymers, advanced materials, biotechnology, computational science and nanotechnology.
Gain support for entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration and commercialization endeavors through The University of Akron’s Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and a network of Northeast Ohio economic development partners. Learn more...
Access the area’s premier strategic partner in navigating the patenting and licensing process. The University of Akron Research Foundation offers intellectual property support and technology transfer services to UA faculty, students and staff, as well as area entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, organizations and industry. Learn more...
Turn to The University of Akron’s advanced equipment and facilities, expert consultation and testing, and production and prototyping services for any research need. Learn more...
Build on The University of Akron’s research strengths through collaboration with the University’s seven research colleges, 13 institutes and 28 centers. Learn more...
Find out how students and professors are working together on cutting edge research projects. Learn more...
The Industrial / Community Assistantship Program in Graduate Education represents a partnership between The University of Akron and the business, public and general communities of Northeast Ohio. Learn more...