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In Memoriam: Robert Wolff ‘56, ‘59, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Robert “Bob” Wolff, UD alumnus and engineering professor emeritus, passed away Friday, May 24, at the age of 88.

‘Mary Gardens’ Bring Catholic Piety To The Garden, Kayla Harris, Bridget Retzloff

Marian Library Faculty Publications

Each spring, some Catholics plant flowers around a statue of the Virgin Mary, reviving a tradition that goes back to medieval England when holy figures were remembered and shared through plant and flower names.

In Mary gardens, plants and flowers have specific Marian names or religious names in addition to their botanical and common names. For example, the plant today known as foxglove or Digitalis purpurea was once known as “Our Lady’s Glove.” Mary gardens also usually include a statue or image of Mary, sometimes holding the infant Jesus, as a focal point for devotion.

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Engineering Senior Design Project Wins Second Place In National Competition For Solutions For Injured Veterans And First Responders, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

A team of UD engineering seniors took home second place at the inaugural Quality of Life Plus National Design Competition.

True North, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Denny Gerdeman ’62 and his wife, Jane, have been season ticketholders for six decadesand manage to make it to every men’s basketball home game even though they now live 100miles from the University of Dayton Arena.

Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Student Awarded School Of Engineering Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Award, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Ph.D student Jacky Cai is from Shanghai, China, but has been at the University of Dayton since his senior year of undergraduate through an exchange program with Shanghai Normal University.

Ud In The News May 3-10, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media featured UD's undergraduate commencement exercises. The National Desk and Newsweek tapped political scientist Christopher Devine's expertise. University Magazine in Canada listed UD among the 'Best colleges with no application fee.'

Are We Relying On The Wrong Data? Analysis Of E-Journal Usage Data At Seven R1 And R2 Research Universities, Simon Robins

Roesch Library Faculty Publications

Using data from seven R1 and R2 universities in Ohio, this study seeks to determine the extent of usage of full-text e-journal articles stored across multiple platforms. Specifically, COUNTER 5 data is presented from five major academic journal publishers (Taylor & Francis, SAGE, Oxford, Wiley, and Springer), looking at usage within each of the publishers’ respective platforms, as well as in EBSCO, JSTOR, and OhioLINK’s Electronic Journal Center platform. The overarching goal of the analysis is to identify where exactly usage occurred for this e-journal content within the different platforms, especially in cases where an individual title has duplicate full-text …

Sophomore Engineering Students Awarded Full Scholarships For Junior And Senior Year Through The Women Engineering Program And Clare Boothe Luce Program, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Two mechanical engineering students were awarded full scholarships for their junior and senior years through the the Clare Boothe Luce Program (CBL), which are dedicated to increasing the participation of women in engineering in higher education.

Ud In The News April 27-May 3, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The International Jurist featured the law school's online LL.M. program. Regional media talked to experts in the Human Rights Center about human trafficking and extremism. Local media reported on UD's commencement ceremonies and Flyer Pitch winners.

University Of Dayton Students Light Up Fourth Graders’ Interest In Engineering, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

University of Dayton engineering students worked on a project for Stingley Elementary School to reduce cafeteria noise, offering hands-on learning and sparking excitement about college and engineering among fourth graders.

174th Commencement, Spring

Commencement Programs

Commencement program (graduate and undergraduate exercises) for Spring 2024

Tech Startups ‘Propel-Ed’ At University Of Dayton Win $200,000 State Grants, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Tech startups boosted by a program to support entrepreneurs building a new business based on technology developed at the University of Dayton each received $200,000 awards from the State of Ohio Technology Validation Startup Fund.

Advocating For Hispanics In Stem, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Josie Alvarez, mechanical engineering technology student and current president of the UD chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), recently represented SHPE at meetings with government representatives in Congress.

Shrinking Ud's Carbon Footprint — Overnight, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

University of Dayton students recognize that the future of the planet is in all of our hands.That’s why it was so fitting that four undergraduates had front-row seats at the newsconference in Kettering Labs on Earth Day at which a plan was announced to bring carbon-free power to the entire campus and student neighborhoods.

Ethos Alumna Comes Back To Share Story With Current Students, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Dr. Chris Vehar Jutte ‘02, now a contractor with NASA, recently came back to her alma mater this spring to discuss engineering as a vocation for the common good. She wants to help students realize their purpose as engineers.

Doc 2007-05 Processes And Procedures Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Senate Governing Documents

These "Processes and Procedures" are intended to facilitate the smooth and transparent functioning of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Doc 2024-01 Revision To The Social Sciences Cap Requirement, University Of Dayton

Senate Documents

Action: Legislative Authority

The Academic Policies Committee recently completed their consultation process and shared with the proposers their findings regarding the proposal to revise the Social Sciences CAP (SS-CAP) requirement. In this document we summarize the original rationale for proposing a revision to the SS-CAP requirement, present the original proposal, summarize the APC’s findings from consultation, and present a revised proposal that addresses the concerns raised through the consultation process.

Ud Researchers Find Unique Results In Testing Turbulence Strength During Total Solar Eclipse, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Researchers in the UD School of Engineering’s Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics (EOP) recently investigated changes in the air’s turbulence during the April 8th total solar eclipse in Dayton.

Flyer Pitch Prizes Go To Better Disease Detection, Black Health, Fatherless Girls, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

The University of Dayton’s Flyer Pitch awarded top prizes from among 100 applicants to a new rapid test to detect disease among farm animals and crops; a social enterprise to promote better health for Black Americans; and a nonprofit dedicated to helping fatherless teen girls.

Flyer Pitch Prizes Go To Better Disease Detection, Black Health, Fatherless Girls, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton’s Flyer Pitch awarded top prizes from among 100 applicants to a new rapid test to detect disease among farm animals and crops; a social enterprise to promote better health for Black Americans; and a nonprofit dedicated to helping fatherless teen girls.

A Basic Investment In Mercy: Problematizing Assessment In The Basic Course, Kate Swartz

Basic Communication Course Annual

This essay addresses the assessment aspect of the Basic Course; namely, it problematizes our reliance as instructors on traditional grading schema that interfere with our students’ best interests. I address this problem with a mercy-centered approach that uses an ungrading assessment method. In doing so, I acknowledge potential issues with this approach as well as argue for its expanded use as a merciful, beneficial way to provide feedback.

Ud In The News April 13-19, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Media featured the Roger Glass Center for the Arts grand opening and learning opportunities for students. NPR On Point tapped Christopher Devine to be a guest and The National Desk quoted him in a story picked up nationwide about Election 2024.

Recent Master’S Graduate Continues Research At Ud As Research Engineer, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Ben Robertson doesn’t work for an usual employer of UD graduates — but still certainly a rewarding one. After graduating with his master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton in 2023, he accepted a position as a research engineer with none other than the University of Dayton.

Undergraduate Research Key To Finding Future Career Interests, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

For many undergraduate students in the School of Engineering, research is an integral part of their time as Flyers. Many students choose to work alongside faculty researchers on their personal projects or even research sponsored by national organizations and the military.

From Advisor To Lab Manager: Committed To Student Success, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Through two positions and ten years, lab manager Penny Timmer has always been committed to supporting students.

Transforming The Future Of Ud Engineers, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

As the engineering industry rapidly evolves, there is a constant flow of new ideas into the School of Engineering to ensure students are prepared to make an impact in the workforce.

Department Of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering Professor Recognized As American Society Of Biomechanics Fellow, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Kim Bigelow was awarded the status of Fellow in the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB). She will be recognized at the annual ASB conference in August.

Ud Chosen To Lead State Efforts To Increase 5g Broadband Workforce And Training In Western Ohio Area, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

The University of Dayton was chosen to lead the state of Ohio’s Office of Workforce Transformation 5G Broadband grant for the West node, representing 12 counties in Ohio (Montgomery, Greene, Fayette, Clinton, Preble, Darke, Miami, Clark, Champagne, Shelby, Mercer and Auglaize).

Senior Mechanical Engineering Student Returns To Guatemala As Student Leader For Ethos Center International Breakout, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

The Ethos Center, a signature program in the School of Engineering, offers a variety of opportunities for students to use their engineering skills to help others within underserved communities.

7 Questions With Dr. Sharon Bommer, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

We asked Dr. Sharon Bommer, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology, about her background and research.