Faculty Research Central
Research endeavors at The University of Akron are supported by the Office of Research Administration (ORA), the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), and the University of Akron Research Foundation (С»ÆƬÊÓƵRF). ORA helps with research grants and funding, OTT supports patenting and licensing activities, while С»ÆƬÊÓƵRF assists with start-ups, entrepreneurship and new venture development. All work together to promote collaboration among faculty and the business community.
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Contact С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Office of Technology Transfer
Phone: 330-972-7840
Fax: 330-972-2368
Email: uarf@uakron.eduŸŸ
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170 University Circle
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Akron, OH 44325-2103
Faculty Research in С»ÆƬÊÓƵ News
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Researchers to examine ways students across globe can collaborate on STEM work
Dr. Shivakumar Sastry receives National Science Foundation funding to develop prototype with applications beyond STEM education. -
Mussels inspire development of waterproof adhesives
National Science Foundation grant supports С»ÆƬÊÓƵ researchers efforts to develop a synthetic mimic of mussel adhesives using soybean oil — a renewable resource. -
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ polymer, chemistry professor receives lifetime achievement award from French university
George R. Newkome has worked with scholars at the University of Bordeaux for more than 20 years.