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Duke Energy powers up UC students for future solutions

March 29, 2023

Through the 1819 Innovation Hub — the front door to the Cincinnati Innovation District — corporations can tap into the creativity and innovative thinking of University of Cincinnati students to solve real-time issues. A prime example of industry collaboration: Duke Energy joined forces with UC students last fall to gain fresh perspectives and identify emerging trends in the field of energy.

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Mastering the art of first impressions

March 30, 2023

As Cynthia Ozick, the American novelist, wrote, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.” That’s especially true when introducing yourself to a possible investor. Ronald Meyers, associate professor of entrepreneurship in the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, shares insights into teaser statements and pitches.

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UC Makerspace's 'hands-on' approach for occupational therapy students

March 28, 2023

Innovation in action occurs regularly inside the University of Cincinnati's Ground Floor Makerspace. Designing or adapting devices for individuals with unique needs is an essential skill for students to develop as they pursue their master’s degrees in occupational therapy through the UC College of Allied Health Sciences.

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UC staffer connects aspiring entrepreneurs to valuable resources

April 24, 2023

Mentorship is vital in the startup ecosystem for building a successful business, and that’s where Elizabeth Wetzel comes in. Wetzel is the program manager of the UC Venture Lab, located inside the 1819 Innovation Hub, which offers a program designed to accelerate startups from concept to commercialization.

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Creating a culture of ‘Calm’

April 26, 2023

The University of Cincinnati uses mindfulness to help professionals navigate organizational turbulence. Businesspeople today receive an onslaught of digital notifications pinging simultaneously across multiple devices. Meriden McGraw, director of workplace mindfulness, Osher Center for Integrative Health, shares how mindfulness and productivity are interrelated.

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Cultivating mindfulness on the job

April 27, 2023

A primary cause of workplace stress is information overload. Most of us are bombarded with communications from various channels, including emails, private messages, video calls, phone calls and team chats. Whether at work, home or on the go, these notifications follow us everywhere on our mobile devices, serving as a near-constant distraction.

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UC Makerspace threads eco-friendly project

April 17, 2023

With the negative impact of human activities on the environment, more people are looking for ways to reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. Among the most effective ways to do this is — transforming materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill into something useful.