The Research and Innovation Showcase brings awareness to Ohio State’s role as a global leader in impactful research and innovation. Hosted by the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), the showcase highlights a variety of voices from around the campus, with deep subject matter expertise, who have collaborated with ERIK to execute excellent work. The inspiring speakers will share their passions that lead to groundbreaking discovery or an entrepreneurial journey. The event culminates in the awarding of Ohio State’s Innovator of the Year awards.
professional development
Problem, Solution and Market Opportunity (Zoom)
Provides insights into defining the unmet need or problem an innovation solves, and guidance on understanding and communicating the market opportunity (45 mins).
Demystifying Research: What is Digital Humanities? (Virtual Event)
Wondering what digital humanities is? More importantly, wondering which digital humanities method(s) may be useful for your research? In this workshop, Leigh Bonds will provide a general overview of different digital humanities approaches. Graduate students in any arts or humanities discipline and at any stage of their programs will learn about the methods applied to humanities research, the resources and trainings available to learn more, and the transferable skills developed through this work.
Demystifying Research: Introduction to Scholarly Publishing for Humanities Researchers (Virtual Event)
Experts from the Libraries and The Ohio State University Press share tips for new humanities researchers navigating the scholarly publishing process. Through a series of real-life scenarios, attendees will learn how to develop strategies to identify appropriate publishers or publications for their dissertations, book chapters, and articles; understand their rights as an author; anticipate copyright and permissions considerations for including third-party content; explore open access opportunities and more. The discussion will focus on research in the humanities, but all are welcome to attend!
Demystifying Research: Research and Citation Management Made Simple (Workshop)
Drowning in a sea of research files and sources? Struggling with disorganized and misplaced files? Conducting research can quickly lead to an overwhelming collection of articles, datasets, and notes. In this workshop, we’ll share practical strategies for developing an efficient filing system and for managing citations effectively. Graduate students in any discipline and at any stage of their programs will learn best practices for file organization, versioning, and citation management, ensuring their research stays tidy and accessible from start to finish. Registration is required.
2025 EHE Research Forum
The 2025 EHE Research Forum will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 8am-3:30pm. Once again, it will be held in the Ohio Union.
Please save the date – even if you won’t be presenting – we hope to have a great turnout!
Registration for the event is now open!
Driving Innovation and Commercialization at Ohio State University: From Research to Market Impact (Zoom)
Join us for an exciting virtual seminar, “Driving Innovation and Commercialization at Ohio State University: From Research to Market Impact,” where we’ll explore how groundbreaking research transforms into impactful solutions! Discover the key steps in our innovation process and learn about the cutting-edge technologies (licensable IP) driving change in areas like energy storage, environmental monitoring, smart textiles, and LEO satellite technology.
Presenters from Ohio State’s Innovation and Commercialization Team:
- Mandana Ashouri, Associate Director, Licensing (Engineering)
This event is sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Exchange, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and co-hosted by OhioX.org.
Innovating Talent Development: Cleveland’s Path to Excellence in Computer Science (Zoom)
Join us as we explore why Cleveland has emerged as a leader among Ohio’s urban districts in computer science education and teacher training. Learn how local employers, like the Cleveland Clinic and NASA Glenn, are not just participating but actively shaping the future by offering transformative summer internships and opening doors to incredible career opportunities. Find out how you and your company can join this effort.
Presenters:
- Debbie Jackson, Ed.D., Center for Computing Education and Instruction (CCEI) Executive Director, Vice Provost for Instructional Excellence
- Chelsey Cook, Director, Tech Talent Pipeline, Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cleveland State University
- Cleveland Clinic
To learn more about the CCEI vision, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for involvement, we invite you to attend this virtual event.
This event is sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Exchange, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and co-hosted by OhioX.org.
Graduate Students in Biomedical, Clinical, and Translational Research Seminar Series (In-Person or Zoom)
The NIH Loan Repayment Program presented by Jonathan Brammer, MD
The NIH Loan Repayment will repay up to $50,000 annually of a researcher’s qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. The next Application deadline is coming in November. Learn more about the benefits the program and how to successfully apply.
Registration: https://redcap.link/tg0fbibk
More information: Stuart.Hobbs@osumc.edu
This seminar series is for graduate students across Ohio State engaged in the broad area of biomedical research
Introduction to Commercialization (Webinar)
Are you curious about translating your ideas, inventions or research discoveries into the market for real world impact? Join us for an Introduction to Commercialization. This introductory webinar will show how to get started and what to expect as you explore the translational pathway of commercialization. The webinar is broadly applicable to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines and colleges.
Join us Live Here: Introduction to Commercialization webinar