Heidi Abraham, 25, of Springfield, Ohio, is a medical student who is working with the National Center for Medical Readiness. Abraham has provided training for and helped plan for disaster response, educated local officials, and worked on integrating medical students into helping respond to disasters. “The ultimate goal of these activities is to equip members [...]

Jaderic Dawson, 24, of Dayton, Ohio, is a graduate engineering student who works at the Center of Excellence in Micro Air Vehicle Research. Dawson is attempting to develop mechanical wings capable of flapping in multiple degrees of freedom. “We’re trying to closely mimic the insects and exactly how they do their flight,” Dawson said. “Micro [...]

Orville Bennett, 27, of Fairborn, Ohio, is working on his master’s degree in physiology. His research is connected to the Wright State University & Premier Health Partners Neuroscience Institute. Bennett grew up in Jamaica and moved to New York City in 1999. He took a position as a research assistant at Wright State two years [...]

Jennifer Cloud-Buckner, 26, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is working on her doctorate in engineering and is doing research in health systems for the Ohio Center of Excellence in Human-Centered Innovation. Cloud-Buckner is investigating interface design for software that clinicians can use to manage patient data and measure their practice’s effectiveness. “It can improve patient safety and [...]

Amanda Witkowski, 20, of Toledo, Ohio, majors in vocal music education and is helping do research for the Center of Excellence in Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts. Witkowski helps teach math and science to elementary school students using music. The goal is to get students to better retain information by connecting with [...]

Josh Deaton, 22, of Troy, Ohio, is a graduate mechanical engineering student with the Center of Excellence in Product Reliability and Optimization. Deaton is helping design parts for military planes that can withstand or accommodate the stresses of engine heat. “When we’re not in classes we’re building computer models and running simulations to aid in [...]

CELIA Director Hank Dahlman describes the center’s projects and how they contribute to the quality of life and economic development in the region. Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts (CELIA) Video Transcript “CELIA activities are kind of divisible into two main areas. First, we have special projects, such as The Last Truck, a [...]

George Huang, director of the Center of Excellence in Micro Air Vehicle Research, describes military and civilian applications for the micro air vehicle. Center of Excellence in Micro Air Vehicle Research Video Transcript “The future warfare, as far as I’m concerned or even our country is concerned, is really with terrorists. We are dealing with [...]