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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

Student Researcher

January 2024 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
“My co-op experience was not a typical one for most students. Many of the other students working for the summer worked on a variety of different things ranging from test specimen preparation (polishing, imaging, crack-growth replications) to other small jobs/projects. Over the course of the last 8 months, I've been nearly exclusively working on a single project of considerable size which has included learning Python, generating large SolidWorks assemblies, mechanical design, hands-on testing of said project, presentations to leadership, and much more. Working on a project of this size for this duration has paralleled that of a true full-time job rather than a co-op which I have thoroughly enjoyed. UDRI is a great company that invests a lot in its employees and co-ops. I also had the opportunity to work with a very knowledgeable mentor whose given me a new perspective on the engineering field”

Spring Engineering Co-op

January 2022 - May 2022 Dayton, OH
“I really like working with the team. They are very inclusive and go out of their way to ensure you learn about the field. My supervisor was amazing as he acted as a mentor. He went out of his way to help me with my career by answering my questions for career advise and helping me network. He also assisted me in fabricating an excellent and successful test plan. The projects were interesting and beneficial. Plus, the team is serious yet fun. The atmosphere is amazing. ”
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