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The Smart Campus Challenge winning team is Utensils to Go (front row), which proposes to provide students with reusable utensils for meals.

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:00

Ohio State student team wins $60,000 for sustainability startup ⟩

During the 2024 Smart Campus Challenge on March 2, a team of four students from The Ohio State University won $60,000 to fund a new environmental program they created. The program, Utensils To Go, is designed to reduce waste at the university’s dining halls.

Ohio State campus and the Columbus skyline in the background

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:00

Techstars Columbus and Ohio State announce inaugural class of innovators ⟩

Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University has welcomed the first 12 companies to the accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Sun, 03/10/2024 - 12:00

Procter & Gamble and CEMAS celebrate decade-long partnership ⟩

Since The Ohio State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS) opened in 2013, a research partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) has helped analyze and characterize distinct materials to drive superior consumer products.

Presidnet of OSU speaking to a group of people at the grand opening of the new Student Entrepreneurs’ Center

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00

Ohio State Unveils Student Entrepreneurs’ Center ⟩

The doors have opened on a new center to promote student entrepreneurship and innovation at The Ohio State University. Students, faculty, university leaders and business builders celebrated the grand opening of the new Student Entrepreneurs’ Center on Wednesday in the Gateway District. The center was created by students, for students, with support from Ohio State’s Department of Design, to provide young business developers with a space where innovation can flourish. The building also serves as the new home for the Tim & Kathleen Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship.

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:00

Ohio State joins federal consortium advising on AI security ⟩

The Ohio State University has been selected as a founding member of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), which will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers and other organizations in support of the development and deployment of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States.

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:00

Partnership to Align Leading-Edge Design, Craftsmanship, and Digital Technologies to Drive Innovation ⟩

The Ohio State University and Whirlpool Corporation have launched a research collaboration, with a focus on developing innovative and sustainable technologies aimed at improving life at home.

Group of people holding shovels into a box of dirt.

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:00

Ohio State breaks ground on Multispecies Animal Learning Center ⟩

The Ohio State University broke ground last week on the $52 million Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC), which will advance student learning and workforce development in animal agriculture.

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00

Partnering with industry to train biomedical problem solvers ⟩

Ohio State engineering students are gaining extensive experience in the biomedical industry through a unique combined degree program that also enables companies to cultivate innovation and talent.

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:00

Ohio State Engineering leader shares AI, robotics insight on global stage ⟩

College of Engineering Dean Ayanna Howard travelled to Switzerland last week. But not to ski the Alps, sample chocolates or tour castles. She was an invited guest panelist at the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.