Strategic Futures

The College of DAAP plays an essential role in research at UC, offering transformative impact to mitigate negative implications on our society and environment. We celebrate collaborations, especially with industry and community partnerships, to design for impact.

Following President Neville Pinto's “Next Lives Here” strategic vision, and the “Research 2030 UC's 10-Year Strategic Plan For Research”, our Strategic Futures is built around five research capacity areas:

DAAP is committed to serving as a platform for intersecting disciplines, sharing knowledge and applications, and engaging with communities to enhance society's health and wellbeing. Our aim is to develop products and tools that contribute to a future where individuals, homes, and neighborhoods promote healthier living. Our focus lies in convergent research, which integrates considerations of future technology and care systems, encompassing residences and mechanisms for individuals to achieve their full potential and wellbeing.

Urban systems research at DAAP comprises a transdisciplinary team of scholars who collaborate closely with cities to foster more vibrant communities. Our mission is to engage in collaboration across various domains, including urban planning, architecture, art, and transportation, to generate comprehensive insights and outcomes aimed at enhancing urban communities.

Sustainable Living at DAAP entails institutional and transdisciplinary research into sustainable solutions. It goes beyond environmental sustainability to address core issues of living conditions. Our approach centers on placing humans and interconnected life at the core of our creative processes, systems, and outcomes.

We inhabit a world that is profoundly digital, where technologies mediate nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Digital technologies at DAAP, in their broadest sense, are integrated and interwoven into our environments, often imperceptibly yet significantly shaping cultures.

Over the past decade, there has been a surge in global initiatives aimed at bolstering entrepreneurial endeavors. These endeavors have propelled the Cincinnati region into a national top 10 location for entrepreneurial ventures. Our university and College have played a key role in this momentum by establishing the 1819 Innovation Hub, which accommodates DAAP Venture Labs. This reimagined technology transfer office is dedicated to transforming academic research into viable consumer products and services.