Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
George R. Newkome, Ph.D.
Professor of Polymer Science, Professor of Chemistry,
James and Vanita Oelschlager Professor of Science and Technology
President, University of Akron Research Foundation
The University of Akron
Goodyear Polymer Center, Room 530
Akron, Ohio 44325-4717
Phone:(330) 972-6458
Fax: (330) 972-2413
newkome@uakron.edu Office Directory Listing
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- Graduate School
- Office of Research Administration
- Office of Technology Transfer
- University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF)
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2007 Resource Guide: Resources Promoting Economic Development and Growth in Ohio
This guide was developed as a compilation of resources to help address the diverse needs of economic development in Ohio. From The University of Akron research administration, research centers and institutes, to private sector organizations, most entities listed here contain components that provide opportunities for growth in a business enterprise.
Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
- Kenneth G. Preston, P.E., J.D., Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Technology Transfer
- Mark B. Tausig, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the Graduate School
- Kathryn A. Watkins-Wendell, M.Ed., CRA, Assistant Vice President for Research
- Wayne H. Watkins, M.B.A., J.D., Associate Vice President for Research
- Kelly Kotch, Assistant to the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
- Linda M. Smith, Senior Executive Administrative Assistant