University of Dayton Research Institute

🩸“If you can donate, you should.”    That’s the simple yet powerful mindset of Cheri Champagne, UDRI Office Administrator (and a regular blood donor).     Earlier this week, she and many of our incredible team members rolled up their sleeves at the UDRI Blood Drive, helping save lives one pint at a time. 👏👏    Huge thanks to everyone who gave! You made a real difference. ❤️    #UDRI #BloodDrive #DonateBlood #EveryPintCounts 

Exciting advancements are taking shape at UDRI! 🦾    Our research team is partnering with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force to push the boundaries of aerospace materials. Using KraussMaffei’s state-of-the-art Long Fiber Injection (LFI) equipment, we're manufacturing hybrid composite panels that combine carbon fabric with chopped carbon fiber, delivering next-level strength, performance, and design flexibility.    🎥 In this video, researcher Alex Gay showcases the LFI process in action, a powerful step forward in developing advanced composite structures for aerospace applications.    For more information, reach out to Nick Gagliardi.  Ref: AFRL-2025-3447    #UDRI #AerospaceInnovation #AdvancedComposites #CarbonFiber #LFI #EngineeringExcellence #LockheedMartin #USAirForce #MaterialsScience #ResearchInAction 

We would like to give a shoutout to Salihcan Kremer for crushing it this summer for 10 weeks at UDRI with mentor Paul Kladitis as part of the University of Dayton’s REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program in Semiconductor Manufacturing!     Through the NSF and the Semiconductor Research Corporation, Salihcan got hands-on expierence in the cleanroom, trained in fabrication of microelectronics, earned a certification, and joined an elite crew diving deep into the future of semiconductors! 🔬💡    Way to represent innovation, curiosity, and hustle, this is what the future of tech looks like!     #UDaytonEngineering #Semiconductors #REU2025 #FutureEngineer #UDRI #Collaboration 

Leadership, community, and breakfast for lunch, what’s not to love?    UDRI’s Leader Luncheon brought supervisors together for an energizing hour of connection, conversation, and growth. These quarterly sessions are designed to:    🔗 Strengthen peer networks  💬 Spark meaningful leadership dialogue  🛠 Share actionable tools and best practices    This time, we dove into Building Belonging and Trust on Teams with an engaging, interactive workshop led by Julio Quintero from University of Dayton’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.    Through powerful exercises and personal reflection, we explored how culture, norms, and intentional strategies shape stronger, more inclusive teams, all part of UD’s broader commitment to inclusive excellence.    Big thanks to everyone who joined us. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀    #UDRI #LeadershipMatters #InclusiveExcellence #TeamCulture #LeaderLuncheon #TrustAndBelonging #SupervisorSuccess #DiversityAndInclusion  

It’s been a little too quiet around here lately, welcome back University of Dayton Flyers! Show your first day of classes what you’re made of. ✈️ #UniversityofDayton #DaytonFlyers #FirstDayofClass #UDRI  

On Fridays we wear Hawaiian shirts...but you can still sit with us. 🌸   #UDRI #WorkCulture #Dedication #HawaiianFriday 

What does the future of innovation look like? It looks like this👇 ✨ 60 interns  🌍8 states  🎓15 schools  💡Countless ideas, breakthroughs, and bold beginnings    Next-Gen UDRI isn’t just a summer internship, it’s a launchpad. Ready to shape the future? Your journey could start here.    #NextGenUDRI #UDRIInterns #FutureStartsNow #STEMCareers #InnovationInAction 

Before VR was cool... UDRI was using it to train pilots. 🛩️    In the early '90s, we developed a cutting-edge 3D virtual debrief system that let student pilots walk through their missions and study air-to-air intercepts like never before.     And before that? Our X3D simulation software was already revolutionizing how engineers analyzed aircraft impact responses. So advanced, it replaced MAGNA.     Innovation is in our DNA. 🧬    #UDRI #FromTheArchives #AerospaceInnovation #VirtualReality #PilotTraining #TechHistory #Simulation #Engineering #DaytonOhio 

🚨IT'S HERE!    We’re Accelerating Innovation, Powering Solutions and this new video shows exactly what that looks like. From the skies to the lab, and everywhere in between, we’re solving real-world challenges with bold ideas and unstoppable energy.    ✈️Premiering on National Aviation Day, this is more than a spotlight on aviation, it’s a look at the future we’re building across every frontier.    🎥Buckle up and watch now: https://lnkd.in/gc7ESCee    Video production by Boom Crate Studios    #AcceleratingInnovation #PoweringSolutions #NationalAviationDay #FutureIsNow #UnboundInnovation #UDRI #PoweroftheInstitute 

Who powers through their workday with Clif bars, can quote the Batman from start to finish, and chose UDRI for their first internship? You’re about to find out...    🏷️Name: Brycen Roberts    🎓Year: Rising Junior    🏫School: University of Dayton    💻Major: Marketing    🥼Role: Student Marketing Coordinator    💡Internship highlight: Playing cornhole with President Eric Spina and J. Brian Stitt   🎒One thing you always have in your bag/backpack: Headphones    ☕Workday Fuel: Clif Bars    ⚽Favorite summer activity: Playing soccer    🎬Movie can you quote start to finish: The Batman    🧳Dream vacation spot: Switzerland    💼Fun Fact: This is my first internship    #UDRI #SummerInternship #BehindtheBadge #MarketingIntern #UniversityofDayton