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Research November 09, 2021
National Science Foundation awards University of Dayton isotope geochemist $157K to study impact of extreme weather pattern shifts on early humans in East Africa
The National Science Foundation awarded University of Dayton isotope geochemist Zelalem Bedaso a three-year, $156,776 grant to study seasonal rainfall variability over the last 200,000 years in East Africa to understand the impact of extreme weather on early humans and the ecosystems on which they depended.
Faculty and Staff November 02, 2021
National Institutes of Health awards University of Dayton researcher $1.5 million to develop super-resolution imaging system for nanoscale structures
The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Dayton physics researcher Chenglong Zhao a four-year, $1.5 million grant to develop a new super-resolution imaging system that can provide high-quality images of biological structures 10,000 times smaller than a human hair.
Campus and Community November 01, 2021
University of Dayton Science Center pendulum swinging again after restoration and repairs
A University of Dayton campus landmark since 1959, the Foucault pendulum in Sherman Hall is swinging again after several rounds of repairs in recent years. After decades of wear and tear, and a more recent alignment issue in 2020, faculty and staff restored the pendulum to working order during the summer.
Sciences October 28, 2021
University of Dayton Professor Umesh Haritashya honored with SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award for research into climate change, geological impacts
University of Dayton geologist Umesh Haritashya was recognized in August with a 2020-21 SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award for his contributions to understanding the relationship between climate change and natural disasters in alpine environments.
Sciences October 25, 2021
National Institutes of Health awards $1.65 million to University of Dayton researchers to study genetic basis of childhood diseases and birth defects in human eye

The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Dayton geneticists Amit Singh and Madhuri Kango-Singh a five-year, $1.65 million grant to study how genes regulate three-dimensional patterning and growth during early eye development to understand the genetic basis of childhood retinal diseases and birth defects in the human eye.
Sustainability October 15, 2021
HSI names four part-time directors for main areas in new strategic plan

The University of Dayton’s Hanley Sustainability Institute designated four accomplished leaders to direct the four key areas of HSI’s new strategic plan. Faculty members Erin Gibbemeyer, Zach Piso, Andrew Chiasson and Glenna Jennings will work part-time with HSI and each lead an identified initiative and its associated goals. HSI Executive Director Ben McCall recently announced the appointments.

Faculty and Staff October 13, 2021
Advancing UD for 25 Years

Cheryl Sims has worked at the University of Dayton for 25 years, and for the past 22 years she has worked doing research for University Advancement. During this time, she’s received innumerable research requests, but one stands out more than the others.

Engineering September 30, 2021
Welcoming Home WISE 

And where is the support of community found at the University of Dayton? Well, ours is found through WISE!
Engineering September 30, 2021
Welcoming Home WISE 

And where is the support of community found at the University of Dayton? Well, ours is found through WISE!
Libraries September 24, 2021
A Love of Science and the Excitement of Discovery
Professor Albert Burky retires from UD in May 2022 with 49 years of teaching, fieldwork, publishing and professional service. His impact is beyond measure, writes colleague Ryan McEwan.
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