Impacting both the university and the business community, we offer academic programs, collaborative initiatives and internship opportunities that center around research in the STEM fields. Beyond traditional classroom learning, students apply their knowledge in laboratory and research settings to solve real-world challenges facing today's technology industries. In addition, both graduate and undergraduate students have access to high-end research facilities to build their expertise in operating precision laboratory instrumentation.

In short, our students are prepared for advanced research early in their academic careers and, along with faculty and industry partners, are making a difference in the economic development of Northeast Ohio.

Research Centers

YSU has seven instrumentation centers that support the research activities of our faculty and students.

Center for Advanced Materials Analysis. The center is equipped with electron microscopy laboratories and a facility for analysis of soft material surfaces.
 

Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Engineering. The center is devoted to the preparation, advanced characterization and development of materials for enhanced educational and research experiences, as well as practical applications. It's distinguished by state-of-the-art materials characterization facilities, dedicated personnel and a strong commitment to collaborative initiatives toward fueling economic growth in the region.

Contact
Dr. Timothy Wagner, Director
330-941-1960
trwagner@ysu.edu

Institute for Applied Topology and Topological Structures (IATTS). The institute promotes and facilitates topological research, education and application. This institute as established by the YSU Board of Trustees in June 2009 works in close cooperation with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics with which it is joint-housed in Cafaro Hall.  Topology is a foundational discipline of mathematics and comprises many of the sub-disciplines listed in the Mathematical Subject Classification Codes jointly published by the American Mathematical Society and German Mathematical Society.

Contact
Dr. Tartir, Director
330-941-1812
jktartir@ysu.edu

Dr. Rodabaugh, Co-Director
serodabaugh@ysu.edu

National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The center strives for breakthrough research in enabling mass production of higher precision parts and more complex assemblies, using stronger and innovative new designs and new materials. Such technology development will help place the TechBelt Region at the forefront of next generation manufacturing innovation for years to come.

Contact
Michael Hripko
330-941-3092
mahripko@ysu.edu

Natural Gas and Water Resources Institute. In addition to providing courses in science and engineering that lead to an academic minor, the institute offers research opportunities for industry focusing on the analysis of water used in the shale gas extraction process.

Contact
Dr. Jeffrey Dick, Director
330-941-1756
jcdick@ysu.edu