UC research institute hosts first annual festival of sensing
May 13, 2022
UC’s Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS) hosts its first annual Expo & Festival of Sensing next month to convene an interdisciplinary conference exploring the topic of sensing in all its forms, from the sciences to the humanities. The event will be held on May 25 and 26 in Tangeman University Center, 2600 Clifton Ave., and is open to faculty, staff, students and the public. The conference brings together representatives from across disciplines—from engineering, biology, ethics, the humanities, performing arts and more—to explore sensing through a variety of lenses, says IRiS director and associate professor of biology Nathan Morehouse. “We hope the IRiS event raises awareness of the amazing breadth of work happing on sensing at UC, while at the same time stimulating new conversations between the sciences, engineering, the arts and humanities,” he said.
UC breaks summer enrollment record two years running
June 24, 2021
UC welcomes its largest summer class in university history by nearly 500 students. Preliminary summer 2021 enrollment is at 20,618 students, up 2.4% from 2020, when UC previously surpassed the university’s summer enrollment record. The upward trajectory represents a longtime trend in summer enrollment.
UC alumna explores for National Geographic
July 10, 2023
Radhika Bhargava pursues global research as a National Geographic Explorer following multiple study abroad experiences at the University of Cincinnati.
UC grad shares path to success, from biochemistry to corporate president
May 7, 2024
As an undergrad in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in biochemistry, Sujata Malhotra dreamed of going to medical school. But upon graduation she decided to go into the food and beverage industry, beginning her career at Cargill, Inc. She held various positions — quality assurance chemist, technical services manager, sales manager — while earning a master’s in business administration from Capital University, focusing on international marketing.
UC educators elected to distinguished national science organization
May 29, 2024
Two professors from UC’s College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded fellowships in the esteemed American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS). Professor of geology Carlton Brett and biology professor George Uetz were tapped for the honor in April. An international nonprofit organization, the AAAS was established in 1848 to promote the advancement of scientific achievement, to foster equity and inclusion for scientific excellence, and to inform public policy that serves society. The annual Fellows Forum will be hosted this September along with a gala celebrating the 150th anniversary of the AAAS Fellowship.
Clifton Court Hall grand opening garners detailed media coverage
September 20, 2023
The University of Cincinnati celebrated the opening of Clifton Court Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with a ribbon cutting, attended by approximately 200 administrators, faculty, staff and students. The event was covered by multiple media outlets.
UC student organization seeks to combat climate change
April 1, 2021
By Rebecca Schweitzer [COPY] A new student environmental club has formed during the last year of isolation. Restore Our Mother Earth (R.O.M.E.) was founded during 2020 by students hoping to create a new kind of environmental advocacy group, one focused on legislation. Megan Porter, a fourth-year pre-law student, and Alec Mack, a third-year neurobiology student saw the confinement of the past year as an opportunity to build a new community for students. The idea for the club sprouted following the politicized events of the summer such as Black Lives Matter. The organization, advised by biology professor Dr. Brian Kinkle, approaches environmental issues in a unique fashion, a legal standpoint.