Momentum

By the Numbers

 

No. 1

In the nation for sponsored materials R&D

 

No. 1

Catholic university for sponsored engineering R&D

 

No. 9

In total research expenditures among private four-year U.S. universities that do not perform medical research

 At UD, we're focused on the common good. On developing real solutions that have a real impact on society. I invite you to discover how we have created forward momentum — for the University and the world.  

Eric F. Spina, President

Research for the Common Good

Our Volume of Research Speaks Volumes About Us.

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A Gold Standard

Research shows the color gold makes consumers more generous tippers.

Indicators of Attraction

How can you tell if someone likes you? New research identifies behaviors to look for.

Travel Troubles

Aviation scholar Janet Bednarek details how the same issues have plagued airports since the dawn of the jet age.

Restoring Sight

Glaucoma device invented at UD earns second patent.

Unlocking Mysteries

An NIH grant will be used to study how a protein in the brain may be involved in ADHD.

When Planes and Drones Collide

Testing at UDRI proves large aircraft won't always win in collision with small drones.

From Image to Implant

Thanks to our research, surgeons may be able to create custom, 3-D printed medical devices like hip implants.

At the Nanoscale

With a $317,158 NSF grant, two UD researchers are studying a new manufacturing process.

Mileage May Vary

In the second edition of his book, John Heitmann details the relationship between automobiles and the people who drive them.

Next Steps

Mary Fisher is working to decrease side effects many women experience after breast cancer treatment.

Making Her Story Part of History

A $20,000 fellowship from AAUW will help Dara Delgado complete her dissertation on Ida Bell Robinson.

Piles of Research

A new grant will support developing a model to allow for quicker and less costly bridge construction.

Say Watt?

A donation of a new wind turbine will boost alternative-energy research and educational opportunities.

The Sense of Scents

How odor is leading Julie Walsh-Messinger toward a deeper understanding of our mental health.

Mainstream Moral Cause

In his new book, Joel Pruce details the evolution of human rights into a mainstream moral cause.

Modesty’s the Best Policy

New research confirms old wisdom: No one likes a braggart.

Tiny insects. Immense impact.

Bugs the size of tiny twigs have a large impact on the rainforest, according to a new study in the journal Ecology.

Frozen Frogs Offer Fresh Hope

Premed major Dante Pezzutti received a top national award for his research on the freeze tolerance of Cope’s gray tree frogs.

Diversifying Children’s Literature

UD researchers designed a new tool to help schoolteachers identify and select more diverse children’s literature.

Everything is Connected

The spiritual, moral and practical themes of Laudato Si’ are explained by 13 scholars.

When Bigger is Better

UDRI’s new large-structure R&D facility has allowed growth in structural testing capabilities.

Controlling Cravings

A new technology has won an Opioid Technology Challenge award — and will teach people with opioid addictions how to reduce their cravings.

From Fruit Flies to Human Eyes

Under a $439,499 NIH grant, Amit Singh is studying fruit flies to better understand defects in the human eye.

A Vision for Safety

When a San Francisco utility needed custom software to protect their gas lines, they turned to Dayton, Ohio — not Silicon Valley.

Civil Servants on the Silver Screen

In her new book, Michelle Pautz explores how movies influence our opinions of government.

Hypersonic Research

A $9.8 million contract is focused on R&D for reusable hypersonic vehicles.

A Laser Focus

Andy Chong has been awarded a $302,700 NSF grant to create the next generation of pulsed lasers for hospitals and clinics.

Tales from the Tomb

Rome Prize recipient Dorian Borbonus plans to develop the first-ever study of life in ancient Rome understood through its changing burial practices.

Singleness and the Church

In her new book, Jana Bennett explores the Christian tradition of single life.

Deep Thoughts

With his third NSF grant, Tarek Taha is working to develop a brain-inspired computer chip that can learn by itself.

A Giant Leap In Insect Control

Under a $346,000 NSF grant, Chelse Prather is "rewriting the textbook" about the role certain minerals might play in controlling insect populations.

Seismic Activities

Under a $1.17 million grant from NASA, Umesh Haritashya is studying the relationship between earthquakes and landslides.

Accelerating Research From Days to Minutes

World-renowned laser researcher Mikhail Vorontsov now has a new tool to speed his – and other – research.

emPOWERed

François Vibert earned a Fulbright scholarship he hopes will enable him to provide the gift of light to his native Haiti.

Out of This World

Only three of this type of MMRTG exist. Two are here at UD, and the third is on Mars.

From Fish Tank to Gas Tank

UDRI researchers are harnessing algae to create renewable resources for biofuel.

Working Smarter, Together.

GE Aviation and Emerson have established R&D facilities on land owned by the University.

Built out of needs

Malawi’s Wasambo High School serves as a learning hub for UD students while also educating the people of Sangilo Village.

Hard Knocks

Susan Davies is using her research to help educators recognize and respond to concussions in schools.

The Eyes Have It

Can the common fruit fly provide a better understanding into how Alzheimer's disease affects the human brain? Yes.

Grow On

With community partners, UD established Lincoln Hill Garden, an urban farm on a former vacant lot in East Dayton.

Body Building

Kristen Comfort is using her $542,000 NSF CAREER award to better understand and visualize human-drug interactions.

Cracking Diversity’s Code

With an $839,000 NSF grant, Tom Williams is researching why organisms that share the same genes look and behave differently.

Where Engineering Meets Wellness

We’re combining engineering, physical therapy and medicine to help people move and live better.

Silence Is Not Always Golden

In the workplace, silence can be a sign of abusive behavior — and it’s hurting businesses.

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