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University Receives $1.4 Microscope That Will Advance Energy, Electronics Research
Ohio University has received $1.4 million in federal and state funding to purchase a transmission electron microscope that will allow scientists and engineers to study new materials that could have applications in energy, alternative fuels, superconductors, and environmental remediation.
Dr. Joseph Shields Appointed
Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit announced the appointment of Joseph Shields as vice president for research and creative activity and dean of the graduate college, effective immediately.
Lightborne Lore Launches Game - "Perpetua"
Perpetua is part social network game, part puzzle game, and part digital pet - except the "pet" is a DaVinci-inspired perpetual motion machine designed by an eccentric engineer.
Ohio Zoos Get Serious About Green Energy, Boast Country's Largest Solar Canopy
Taking the lead in the project is Athens-based Third Sun Solar, one of the state's fastest-growing solar firms. Founded in 2000 by the aptly named Geoff and Michelle Greenfield and operating out of the Innovation Center at Ohio University, the company has become regional leader in implementing solar technology.
Innovation Center Houses Companies
The Ohio University Innovation Center is helping another up-and-coming company. Partnering with the center only a year ago, MetalloPharm is one of the newer companies on sight.
Innovation Center receives state award for excellence in economic development
Ohio University's Innovation Center was recognized by the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) recently for excellence in creating innovative business growth programs. The Innovation Center was one of eight individuals or organizations across Ohio that received first-place awards for achievements in economic and workforce development.
OU students' biz turns Twitter, Facebook, into an art
From Tweets and Facebook status updates to YouTube videos and RSS feeds, along with a myriad of other technological advancements that our society generates on a constant basis, the company, Flare Code, has found a way to combine all of these elements in one place through a revolutionary art show.
Innovation Center receives state award for excellence in economic development
The Innovation Center was one of eight individuals or organizations across Ohio that received first-place awards for achievements in economic and workforce development. The center, Ohio University's small high-tech and biotechnology business incubator, won in the category of "Excellence in Economic Development Innovation" for rural areas.
Road Rx
An engineer's invention could reduce the cracks, bumps, and potholes plaguing the nation's highways.
Realty firm installs 'largest (private) solar installation' in Athens
Athens-based Dovetail Solar and Wind installed the 18.7kw photovoltaic roof-mounted solar array on the 280 E State St. building, which houses Larry Conrath Realty and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ecolibrium, a rapidly new company founded in Athens by mechanical engineer and inventor Brian Wildes, provided the flat-roof mounting system for the solar panels.