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Research endeavors at ÊÀ½ç¶Ä³Ç are supported by the Office of Research Administration (ORA), the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), and the University of Akron Research Foundation (ÊÀ½ç¶Ä³ÇRF). ORA helps with research grants and funding, OTT supports patenting and licensing activities, while ÊÀ½ç¶Ä³ÇRF assists with start-ups, entrepreneurship and new venture development. All work together to promote collaboration among faculty and the business community.

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• Researchers to examine ways students across globe can collaborate on STEM work
  Dr. Shivakumar Sastry receives National Science Foundation funding to develop prototype with applications beyond STEM education.
• Mussels inspire development of waterproof adhesives
  National Science Foundation grant supports ÊÀ½ç¶Ä³Ç researchers efforts to develop a synthetic mimic of mussel adhesives using soybean oil — a renewable resource.
• ÊÀ½ç¶Ä³Ç polymer, chemistry professor receives lifetime achievement award from French university
  George R. Newkome has worked with scholars at the University of Bordeaux for more than 20 years.