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University of Dayton Research Institute

About University of Dayton Research Institute

Since 1956 the University of Dayton Research Institute has helped customers succeed in reaching their research and development goals, solving technical challenges, and transitioning technologies into application. We specialize in research, development, application, and transition of technology in diverse fields, including materials, structures, energy, propulsion, manufacturing, sensors, intelligence, and much more. Our materials engineering research effort alone is the largest in the nation among universities.

Each year, some 300 undergraduate and graduate UD students work on sponsored research programs alongside faculty and UDRI researchers in labs on campus and at Wright-Patterson Air Force base. Combined with classroom education, these experiences prepare students to seamlessly step into jobs in technology, the sciences and engineering upon graduation.

Reviews

Engineering Co-op

January 2023 - May 2023 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
“One thing that I really enjoyed about working with the Structures and Materials group at UDRI was the people. Everyone was incredibly hospitable and patient with me when I didn’t understand certain concepts. My main focus this semester was monitoring crack growth on a specimen made of a titanium alloy. I did this by replicating the surface of the specimen and examining said replications under a microscope.”

Summer 2022 Engineering Co-op

May 2022 - August 2022 Dayton, OH
“I really like my mentor, especially going into the second co-op term. My mentor gave me more free reign of my task. He also was very supportive as I got overwhelmed with some projects. My mentor and his support made this co-op experience out of this world. I highly recommend Chris Venturella as a mentor. ”
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