The College of Engineering and Applied Science is deeply committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation, enhance education, strengthen industries, and uplift our local and state communities. Through collaborations with industry, local schools, government, and generous donors, the college is creating transformative opportunities for students, building a well-prepared workforce, and addressing critical challenges that impact society.
The college’s partnerships with industry-leading companies are shaping the future of technology and workforce development. From semiconductor training programs to AI advancements and simulation centers, these collaborations are equipping students with cutting-edge skills while delivering real-world solutions to industry challenges.
These efforts are bolstered by the generosity of donors and alumni, whose support enables scholarships, research advancements, and educational initiatives that empower students to succeed. Together, these collaborations strengthen the college’s role as a vital contributor to the economic, educational, and technological growth of the region
January 30, 2024
The University of Cincinnati is launching a new training and internship program for workers interested in starting a new career in advanced manufacturing.
March 7, 2024
A University of Cincinnati institute selected four new projects to tackle in its second year of helping high-tech industries address their most complicated problems. UC’s Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute is dedicated to harnessing UC’s collective talent across campuses to help solve pressing issues facing businesses.
July 2, 2024
To build a virtual microchip factory, University of Cincinnati doctoral students turned to the real one where they work. UC launched a new training program for microchip manufacturing in advance of the new fabrication plant Intel Corp. is opening in Ohio.
December 2, 2024
The University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Cleanroom has been a key factor in elevating UC’s stature in the field of semiconductors and micro/nano fabrication processes. The laboratory houses lithography, deposition, etching, and electrical and optical characterization tools for micro and nano fabrication. It serves as one of the core facilities for semiconductors, sensors, micro electromechanical systems, and other materials and devices used by multiple researchers across the campus and outside of UC. It also serves as an educational center for training a future semiconductor workforce, as well as a resource for the university and surrounding business community.
March 21, 2023
The University of Cincinnati signed a research agreement to work with one of the world’s leading aerospace companies on national defense, space exploration and aeronautics.
September 12, 2024
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) at the University of Cincinnati will receive $6.5 million in capital budget funds from the State of Ohio, news outlets such as the Cincinnati Business Courier reported.
May 15, 2024
GE Aerospace Foundation is investing further in its Next Engineers program, including the Cincinnati location facilitated by the University of Cincinnati, extending the program locally through 2028. Engineering Academy, a three-year engineering education program for high-schoolers, graduated its first cohort of students. Students who complete the program and go on to pursue an engineering degree in college will receive a scholarship.
April 1, 2024
The Procter & Gamble (P&G) Digital Accelerator (formerly the UC Simulation Center) is an example of closing the gap between what industry practitioners need and what academic experts provide.
September 12, 2024
A first-generation college student, Corbett’s transition to UC proved more difficult than she had imagined.
September 10, 2021
The University of Cincinnati has named a campus building after a professor who lives by a philosophy of “students first.” The Engineering Research Center, designed by Michael Graves, was rededicated today as the Mantei Center.