Findings Staff Report | March 10, 2020
The University of Cincinnati is an R1 institution, based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education used for more than four decades.
That means UC is engaged in research at the highest level in the United States—and we only do that because of our researchers.
That’s why we celebrated them, and their hard work, at the Sponsored Research reception held on Jan. 29. Our three and four-time winners got a shout out in January but here are some photos from the event. Thanks to all who came!
The Sponsored Research Awards have been organized for the last four years by the Office of Research. The event, held this year on Jan. 29, recognizes UC's top externally sponsored researchers. Many college deans were in attendance, including DAAP Dean Tim Jachna, pictured here speaking with Yong-Gyun Ghim, an assistant professor of industrial design. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
University of Cincinnati President Neville G. Pinto attended the event and during his remarks reminded the researchers that their students are the "next" in the Next Lives Here vision at UC. Here, Pinto speaks with Heather Geers, executive assistant to the vice president for research. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
UC's Vice President for Research Patrick Limbach thanks the university's hardworking researchers for their dedication to changing the world for the better through research, scholarship and creative activities. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
Laura Conforti, a professor in nephrology, was among the researchers invited to the event. In Conforti’s lab, her team learns about human disease biology and therapeutic advances in the treatment of cancer and autoimmunity. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
Nate Morehouse, a biology professor who studies evolutionary traits in spiders, talks to Ryan White, a researcher in the intersection of nanoscience, electrochemistry and the biological interface, and Hairong Guan, chemistry professor and leader of the Guan Research Group. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
Provost Kristi A. Nelson addresses some of UC's brightest researchers and professors, encouraging them to remember that Next Lives Here—UC’s strategic direction—is about creating an impact that changes lives and the world's trajectory. “It outlines a vision to revolutionize how we teach, conduct research, provide healthcare and serve others,” Nelson said. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
Donghoon Kim, a professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, chats with colleagues at the reception. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand
UC professors Daniel Kiracofe, an expert in rotordynamics and structural vibrations of jet engines, and Carrie Rountrey, of UC's communication sciences and disorders department mingle with other attendees at the Sponsored Research reception. Photo credit: Quinn Villarreal, UC Creative + Brand