Every Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) project begins long before a solicitation is released. Months before researchers begin writing proposals, federal laboratories, defense agencies, and technical experts are working together to identify...
Caption: Julian Sewell. For decades, quantum computing has largely existed in the realm of theory and laboratory research. Today, that is beginning to change. As quantum technologies move closer to practical applications, researchers are confronting...
OFRN-funded project aims to revolutionize how satellites detect and track objects in orbit while building Ohio's next generation of space technology talent. As Earth's orbital environment becomes increasingly crowded, the challenge of knowing exactly...
A team of researchers supported by the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) has demonstrated an advancement in quantum sensing, showing that a Rydberg atom-based receiver can detect and recover radio frequency (RF) signals intentionally designed to...
On May 20, 2026, the Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) hosted its latest Virtual Opportunity Day, convening leaders from government, industry, academia, and economic development organizations to explore the future of advanced manufacturing and the...
In a lab where cutting-edge materials are being developed for extreme environments, the future of manufacturing isn’t just being built—it’s being learned. Through an Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN)-funded project “Joining of ODS Additive...
As aircraft systems evolve toward hybrid-electric propulsion, the demand for onboard power is rising fast—outpacing what today’s electrical architectures can safely support. Meeting that demand will require a shift to higher voltages. But there’s a...
When Will McAuley first joined an Ohio State University research team exploring laser welding in space, he was simply looking to complete his senior capstone project. Today, that opportunity has transformed the direction of his career — and...
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio — In future conflicts, the “golden hour” of battlefield medicine — the idea that a wounded service member can be evacuated to a fully equipped field hospital within 60 minutes — may no longer apply. Forward-deployed units could find...
Caption: Choi at SpaceX in Los Angeles, CA When Eugene Choi first began researching laser welding in space, he was an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University, working on what started as a capstone project. Today, he is a welding engineer...
