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Research at UA

Research at UA

The University of Akron seeks to increase relevant knowledge for its stakeholders, including students, industries, governments and educational institutions. The University sees its research as a driver for finding meaningful solutions to advance the region.

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Working with UA and its Research Foundation

The University of Akron's research services offer support for:

  • Industry:
    • Providing access to research expertise
    • Facilitating testing and research services
    • Licensing UA technology
    • Providing graduate student interns
  • Entrepreneurs and startups:
    • Conducting customer discovery and market research
    • Mentorship by experienced UARF Senior Fellows
    • Providing paths to funding
    • Adding student interns to supplement your team
  • Faculty:
    • Supporting grant applications
    • Helping with technology commercialization
    • Partnering to reach out to customers and learn about markets
    • Patenting and licensing new technologies
  • Students:
    • Providing internships and unique opportunities
    • Forming teams to learn what its like to launch a product through I-Corps Sites
    • Making investment recommendations on real companies through NEOSVF
    • Supporting area businesses through internship partnerships

Research News Archive

Research News

First Steps: Biomimicry professor awarded NSF EAGER grant to study mechanics of underwater walking

Dr. Henry Astley, who studies the biomechanics of animal movement across unstructured terrain, has been awarded a $297,267 National Science Foundation grant.
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Do new moms spend too much time with online ‘sharenting’?

A parent’s habitual use of social media to share news and images of their children may have become the norm, but privacy and safety can be at risk.
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Study shows U.S. veterans earn more money in the workplace than non-veterans

Findings by UA economists demonstrate that U.S. veterans are an asset to businesses, but may be underestimated in the workplace.
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Are Ohio businesses benefitting from the drilling boom?

UA economics professor among those studying how recent oil and gas boom has affected businesses in Ohio and across the country.
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