University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science | 2025 Dean's Report - Flipbook - Page 3
CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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s I reflect on my first five years as Dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and
Applied Science, I am inspired by the remarkable strides our college has made, fueled by the dedication
and passion of our students, faculty, and staff. This report highlights the CEAS journey through our student
achievements, innovative research, and transformative partnerships, setting us on a path toward a new era
of innovation and impact marked by experiential learning and knowledge creation.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to preparing the next generation of engineers and computer
scientists. We are equipping our students with the skills, knowledge, support, and experiences necessary
to thrive in their careers and make meaningful contributions to society. Our top-five, nationally ranked
cooperative education (co-op) program is our crown jewel of the student experience. Co-op integrates
classroom learning with professional work experience, providing valuable benefits to our students (with
over 4,500 annual placements) and to their employers (593 unique companies). Through co-op, our students
gain industry insights, build professional networks, and apply their knowledge in practical settings.
Our focus on research and innovation is clear through our record growth in annual research funding, with a
STUDENT SUCCESS
COMMUNITY IMPACT
LEADERSHIP & DEGREES
200% increase since 2019. Our faculty and student researchers are making significant strides in our groundbreaking labs, centers, and institutes, impacting everything from the helmets protecting our youth athletes
from concussion to the future of hypersonic flight.
Our success is deeply rooted in the strength of our community partnerships. Collaborations with alumni,
industry leaders, academic colleagues, government agencies, and the surrounding community, serve to support
educational opportunities, research breakthroughs, and workforce development. With new and strengthened
partnerships, we are innovating solutions to critical global problems.
Looking ahead, we will use our past successes to fuel our bold plans for the future. By integrating cuttingedge research, new state-of-the-art facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, real-world problem-solving, and
entrepreneurial thinking into the core of our curricula, we strive to become a national leader in engineering
2024-25 DEAN’S REPORT
Published by the award-winning CEAS
Marketing & Communications Department
David McGlynn
Administrative Director of the Office of
the Dean and Communications
and computing education and research.
Anya Rao
Editor-in-Chief
We remain dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment for all of our students, faculty, and staff, as we
Cindy Beckmeyer
Art Director & Designer
continue to build strong partnerships with industry, alumni, and the broader community.
Thank you for being an integral part of CEAS. Together, we are not just shaping the future of engineering
education but driving positive change in society.
Corrie Mayer
Creative Director
Lindsey Osterfeld
Associate Editor
Graphic Village
Printing
John W. Weidner
Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science
Contributors: Andrew Higley, Colleen Kelley,
Stephen Kenney, Michael Miller, Cedrick Ricks,
Kyle Shaner, Melanie Schefft, UC Alumni Assn.,
UC Foundation
