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WVXU: Tech industry needs more Black women

November 4, 2022

UC College of Engineering and Applied Science Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement Whitney Gaskins talks to Cincinnati Edition about UC's efforts to improve diversity in high-tech occupations.

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Dayton Inno: UC alumni develop wearable safety device for runners

October 28, 2021

University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering graduate Jack Randall is developing a wearable safety device for runners and cyclists. Zoza, a small, wearable SOS device, can be attached to a shoe or zipper and is intended for endurance athletes who often don’t carry a phone or who travel through remote areas. A user can press a button to send an emergency alert and the device even works in locations where cell service is unavailable.

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Aerospace engineering student encourages women in her field

June 15, 2021

Rachel Wiggins, aerospace engineering doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati, is testing a rotating detonation engine that is smaller and more efficient than existing combustion engine technology. Outside of her research work, Wiggins launched Women in Flight, a student organization that fosters a supportive environment for women in aerospace and aviation fields. She was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.