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Engineering, Computer Science Faculty Partner With Udri Staff For Research Projects, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

University of Dayton faculty and University of Dayton Research Institute researchers will collaborate on three research projects this summer focused on self-healing polymers, lightweight composite aircraft and artificial intelligence.

An Engineer Until The End, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

John Boland ‘42 was a true engineer, and knew that was his passion from an early age.

Sharing The Whole Ud Experience, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

College is a time for deep learning and discovery, and University of Dayton students grow through cultivated experiences in and out of the classroom.

Berry Summer Thesis Institute Profile: Sean Kapp, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

This article profiles Sean Kapp, a participant in the University of Dayton's Berry Summer Thesis Institute. A video of the interview also appears in this collection.

Berry Summer Thesis Institute Profile: Joseph Beckett, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

This article profiles Joseph Beckett, a participant in the University of Dayton's Berry Summer Thesis Institute. A video of the interview also appears in this collection.

Kenya Immersion Program Profile: Rebekah Revadelo, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Rebekah Revadelo, a senior in mechanical engineering, shares how the Kenya Program expanded her perspective. Through STEM workshops and working with Dandelion Africa on medical and gender equality projects, she grew both professionally and personally. The experience deepened her commitment to social justice and engineering, equipping her with skills to make a difference in global communities.

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We S.O.A.R: Student Original Arts Repertory, University Of Dayton

Dance and Theater Programs

We SOAR was a collaboration between students from a variety of majors and programs and members of our own Dayton community. Each piece reflected the diverse perspectives and passions of our student artists, each contributing to a collective narrative that champions positive change and social impact.

Creatively Killing The Word “Entirely”: Why The 9th Circuit Got 17 U.S.C. § 114(B) And Music Sampling Law Wrong, Samantha Shemavonian

University of Dayton Law Review

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It's Not Rocket Science, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Sam Duncan realized his passion was aerospace engineering when he watched SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launch in 2018.

You Have A Home Here, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Choosing the right college, where you feel a true sense of belonging, is always a moment filled with excitement and some level of anxiety. However, this year, ongoing delays in the FAFSA at the federal level have complicated the college choice process for many families.

Lifting Others Up, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Bobby ’78 and Catherine Jennings ’77 Stewart know the meaning of “work hard, play hard” as they enjoy retirement after collectively working nearly 80 years. Now they’ve established an endowed scholarship to give hard, too.

Sophomore Electrical Engineering Student Works With Nasa Through Ohio Space Grant Consortium, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Sophomore electrical engineering student Grace McKenna started working with NASA in the Here to Observe (H2O) program in September 2023. The program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to observe and interact with NASA Planetary Science Division teams, with the goal of inspiring historically marginalized groups to be a part of the STEM workforce

Associate Professor Receives Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network Rising Star Award, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Last week, associate professor Dr. Sidaard Gunasekaran from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering traveled to the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) National Conference in Austin, Texas to accept the organization’s 2023 National Rising Star Award.

Experimental Thermal Conductivity Studies Of Agar-Based Aqueous Suspensions With Lignin Magnetic Nanocomposites, Bishal Gautam, Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Mohammad Jahid Hasan, Abhishek Saini, Sarah J. Watzman, Esteban Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Nanoparticle additives increase the thermal conductivity of conventional heat transfer fluids at low concentrations, which leads to improved heat transfer fluids and processes. This study investigates lignin-coated magnetic nanocomposites (lignin@Fe₃O₄) as a novel bio-based magnetic nanoparticle additive to enhance the thermal conductivity of aqueous-based fluids. Kraft lignin was used to encapsulate the Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles to prevent agglomeration and oxidation of the magnetic nanoparticles. Lignin@Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were prepared using a pH-driven co-precipitation method with a 3:1 lignin to magnetite ratio and characterized by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, thermogravimetric analysis, and transmission electron …

Jenna’S Journey: Ethos Experience Brings Clean Water To Rural Communities In Exchange For Cultural Appreciation, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Meet Jenna Ladd, a senior mechanical engineering student, who, along with a team of students, embarked on a life-changing journey during an Ethos breakout in May 2023.

Senior Engineering Student Inherits Beloved Red Scare Pilot Costume, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Whether he is sporting blue body paint or the beloved Red Scare pilot costume, senior electrical engineering student Ryan Peaco can be easily spotted at the front of the student section cheering the Flyers to victory at University of Dayton basketball games.

Real Dayton Profile: Jhoan Perez Gutierez, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

As a student in the REAL Dayton program, Jhoan Perez Gutierrez immerses himself in Dayton’s community, learns from local leaders, and participates in service projects designed to strengthen and inspire the community.

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Real Dayton Profile: Zach O'Connor, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

As a student in the REAL Dayton program, Zach O'Connor engages with the city of Dayton, serves the community, discovers the area's cultural gems, and reflects on leadership and social responsibility in collaboration with local residents.

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University Of Dayton Magazine, Spring 2024, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of University Marketing and Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD.

Conversations: Matthew A Witenstein With Gerardo L. Blanco, Matthew A. Witenstein, Gerardo Blanco

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

For this issue’s Conversation, Matthew Witenstein speaks with Dr. Gerardo L. Blanco, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Academic Director of the Center for International Higher Education, both positions at Boston College. The conversation was recorded via Zoom on December 7, 2023. Excerpts from the compelling conversation are included here for brevity. We thank Dr. Blanco for his insights that offer our DIME audience keen insights that can impact our research, practice and policy work.

Sustainability Spotlight, Hanley Sustainability Institute, University Of Dayton

Hanley Sustainability Institute Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Engineers Meet And Greet With Local Employers Committed To Diversity, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Diversity in the workplace is something all businesses should strive for. Not only does diversity bring different experiences and ideas together, but diversity also sparks creativity in the individual. Working with people from different backgrounds or cultures requires individuals to break out of their shells, meet new people, and acquire new mindsets

Student Perceptions Of An Undergraduate Nutrition Peer Mentoring Program, Sarah Hudnall, Rayanna Becker, Laura Meza Esparza, Sara Sanders, Ann Diker

Journal of Dietetic Education

Background: Peer mentoring programs help students navigate challenges and stressors in their undergraduate education. There is minimal research on the effectiveness of these programs in nutrition and dietetics. Objective: The objective was to explore the perceptions of student mentors and mentees in an undergraduate nutrition peer mentoring program. Design: This qualitative research study utilized thematic analysis of student reflection papers. One hundred students were contacted via email to provide consent to review reflection papers. Reflection papers were collected from 33 students: 11 mentees and 22 mentors. Papers were imported into NVivo qualitative analysis software and coded for themes. Participants: Thirty-three …

Research Institute Vice President Sukh Sidhu To Receive New Aerospace And Defense Award, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Dayton Business Journal named University of Dayton Research Institute Vice President Sukh Sidhu a winner of the 2024 Aerospace & Defense Awards.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Student Recognized As Honda Co-Op Of The Term Award Winner, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Ashley Anderson, a sophomore mechanical engineering technology student from Gahanna, Ohio, was recently recognized as Honda’s Co-op of the Term award winner.

Breakfast And An Opportunity: Student Starts Company Thanks To Connection Made At Hub, University Of Dayton

News Releases

From starting his company senior year to becoming profitable nine months later, Ryan O’Shea ’23 credits his success to connections made as a UD entrepreneurship student at The Hub Powered by PNC Bank.

Family First, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

“You’ll never get that time back.” That’s how Matt Hoyng, an industrial engineer in the University of Dayton Research Institute, talks about the value of UD’s expanded parental leave policy that allowed him to take six weeks off after his second son, Palmer, was born in July.

My "Why Ud" Story: The Libraries, Victoria Brey

University Libraries Blog Archive

Oh, to be a senior in high school again: to be so excited for college, so looking forward to the newfound freedom, independence and experiences, and yet … to be so unsure of where to go, how to get there, and what to do once I got there.

Senior Engineering Student Recognized As Carolina Panthers Fan Of The Year, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Imagine being a lifelong fan of an NFL team. You go to a summer camp practice to watch the team gear up for a new season. Your mom and sister enter you into a contest while you watch players run drills, realizing there’s thousands of other entries — and then you find out you won.

Civil Engineering Student Recognized With Asee Ciec 2023 Intern Of The Year Award, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Senior civil engineering major Bradley Hashbarger has recently been recognized as the American Society of Engineering Education Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration 2023 Intern of the Year award winner.