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Can nanotechnology improve breast implants?
Research by UA’s Dr. Judit Puskas, the newly named Austin Chemical Chair, holds promise for safer breast implants.
10/7/2011
Hospitality Management,Current Students,Business Technology
Veggie-fruit carving team competes nationally, wins freestyle
A UA carving team placed first out of four in the Individual Freestyle section of the Carve IV national collegiate fruit and vegetable carving competition Oct. 1.
10/6/2011
Research,online newsroom,Home Page
Unlocking carbon nanotube potential for industry
Research by polymer engineers Sadhan C. Jana and Jie Feng could aid industry in developing materials for automotive, naval and aerospace applications.
10/5/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,Continuing Education
Grant-writing seminar set for Oct. 20
Topics at the one-day session will cover researching and finding grants, budgets and performance metrics.
10/5/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
China Week celebrates Chinese culture, business and academics Oct. 10-17
The University of Akron marks its third annual China Week with a variety of activities — from a one-act play to a Chinese dumpling party.
09/30/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
The University of Akron presents Choreographers’ Workshop
From ballet to jazz, the program features original pieces performed by students of the UA Dance Program.
09/28/2011
Computer Science,College of Engineering and Polymer Science,Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Researchers say Xbox technology is fair game for engineering education
The National Science Foundation has awarded three UA researchers $150,000 to explore how interactive learning could stimulate the brain's visual center and help enhance students' memory retention.<...
09/27/2011
Home Page,Current Students,College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Formula team races to first place
Zips Racing, The University of Akron's Formula Racing Team, has continued its winning ways with a first place finish in an invitation-only Society of Automotive Engineers student design competition...
09/26/2011
online newsroom,Faculty and Staff,Current Students
UA initiatives to spark innovation, entrepreneurship and community involvement
The "Akron Model" for university leadership in regional economic development includes five new initiatives that focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and community involvement as part of UA's ongoing ...
09/26/2011
Faculty and Staff,Current Students,College of Creative and Professional Arts
UA Homecoming featuring arts to Zips Oct. 3-9
Homecoming 2011 will feature a wide range of events, from concerts to a 5K run to the big game on Oct. 8.
09/22/2011
