New Aging Aircraft Center
UDRI has teamed with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and Georgia Tech Research Institute to establish an Academic Center for Aging Aircraft with $4.2 million funding from the Department of Defense. November 6, 2003 (UDRI press release)

Stopping Runaway Planes
When a cargo plane this summer overran the runway at JFK International Airport, it came safely to a stop in a bed of crushable material. UDRI researchers are making sure this material continues to do its job. October 30, 2003 (Campus Report)

The Third Frontier
UD is attracting research dollars and high-tech internships for students — courtesy of Ohio Gov. Bob Taft's Third Frontier Project. October 30, 2003 (Campus Report)

Tiny Technology, Huge Promise
The University announces a Wright Brothers Institute Endowed Chair in Nanomaterials. Creation of the chair is another step towards building a national reputation in nanotechnology research and education. October 17, 2003 (Alumni News)

Inaugural Symposium
The brightest minds in the aviation industry will attend a symposium on October 24 on the impact of the jet engine, organized by the von Ohain Fuels and Combustion Center. October 2003 (Alumni News)

Safer Cooking
Frying with canola oil releases more toxic fumes into the air than frying with olive oil, according to a new study conducted at UDRI. And frying at temperatures higher than the recommended 350 F releases higher levels of toxins. September 25, 2003 (UDRI press release)

Off to the Races
UDRI is the sole sulky certifier for US Trotting Association harness racing. August 1, 2003 (UDRI press release)

UDRI Breaks Record
For the first time in its history, UDRI topped the $50 million mark by bringing in research volume of more than $53 million, up nearly $7 million from FY 2002. July 24, 2003 (Campus Report)

Outstanding Paper
UDRI and 3TEX, Inc. win the Outstanding Technical Paper Award at the SAMPE 2003 conference. June 11, 2003 (Composites News)

Nanotechnology Research
Gov. Taft visited campus to announce that UD's nanotechnology research efforts will receive nearly $2 million in Wright Capital Project Funds. June 5, 2003 (Campus Report)

UDRI Forms New Division
Energy and environmental engineering are identified as key areas of research. May 23, 2003 (Campus Report)

Air Force Awards UDRI $31.5 Million Contract
A five-year contract from Wright-Patterson AFB will be used to develop better, cheaper fuel. May 1, 2003 (Campus Report)

Air Force Research Earns UDRI’s Top Honor
Both of this year's winners were investigating foreign-object damage and its consequences on the fatigue life of aircraft engine fan and compression blades. April 4, 2003 (Campus Report)

UDRI Wins Funding Boost for Aging Aircraft Inspection
UDRI has received $1.75 million in new funding to start the technology transfer process for the Turbine Engine Sustainment Initiative. March 27, 2003 (Campus Report) 
 
It's Not a Fish Tank
Research engineers have built a prototype ultrasonic inspection machine that looks for defects in turbine engine disks in the military's aging aircraft fleet. March 13, 2003 (Campus Report) 
 
UDRI Launches A New Program To Help Local Manufacturers
UDRI is teaming with local business to form the Manufacturer's Business Utility. March 2003 (UDRI story) 
 
UDRI and YSI, Inc. Collaborate in Chemical Sensor Development
February 2003 (UDRI story)

Record-Breaking Technology Developed at the University of Dayton Will Have Significant Impact for Scientists, Consumers, Environment
UDRI researchers have developed powerful new nanocomposite magnets that could fuel advances in everything from aircraft to laptop computers. February 25, 2003 (UD press release)

Better, Cheaper Fuel
The von Ohain Fuels and Combustion Center is established to develop fuels that will make jet engines cleaner, safer and more efficient. January 2003 (Alumni News)