The first date for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's annual prairie burn in the protected prairie near the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center was April 13. That date was moved to April 17 because of heavy rain and then to April 24 after the attempts to ignite the rain-soaked vegetation failed. Contrary to appearances, burning this area is an environmental best practice that helps control the spread of invasive plants, puts nutrients back into the soil and encourages biodiversity of flora and fauna. After the fire, the blackened ground, free of overgrowt...
OTES is the primary source of data we use to evaluate program impact and to assess completer effectiveness. This research-based educator evaluation tool was developed by educators from diverse fields and is used by Ohio school districts to evaluate teacher performance.
The CARES Center at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated its five-year anniversary on April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the past five years, while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag. Since its inception in 2021, CARES has worked to secure resources for students, to ensure their basic needs are met.Some students are unaware of the support CARES offers. By addressing the holistic needs of the student body, the CARES Center demonstrates 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s award-winning...
Star Beacon Feature Story Coverage51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Ashtabula came together Friday, April 17, for Flashes Give Back Week, uniting students, faculty, staff and alumni in a shared day of service. The event highlighted the campus’s strong commitment to giving back and strengthening connections within the Ashtabula County community.Flashes Give Back Week is a university-wide initiative that encourages volunteerism, kindness, and civic responsibility. At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ashtabula, participants focused their efforts on a hands-on service project designed to create a lasting local impact. Thr...
DI staff can work with instructors, student organizations, and community groups to design tailored workshops aligned with specific learning goals. Custom sessions may focus on makerspace tools, design innovation methods, teamwork strategies, or interdisciplinary problem-solving experiences.
DI Fellows Think Tanks are free, drop-in sessions that give you the chance to bring your challenges, projects, or ideas to a team of our innovative, creative, and problem-solving Elliot Design Innovation Student Fellows. Whether you need help refining an idea, visualizing a solution, or figuring out which maker tools to use to prototype your project, the DI Fellows are here to offer guidance and support.
DI Toolkit Tuesdays are interactive sessions, led by our Elliot Design Innovation Student Fellows, that introduce participants to core Design Innovation mindsets and collaboration practices. Through short, hands-on activities, participants explore topics like storytelling, teamwork, empathy, and creative problem-solving while building skills that support innovation across disciplines.
For programs involving participants who are not members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community, a DI Hub Liability Waiver must be completed prior to participation. If a participant is a minor, a parent or guardian must complete the minor version of the waiver on their behalf.
Additional guidance regarding university policies related to campus programs involving minors is available through 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Policy Register.
All participants are expected to follow safety procedures while working in the Reactor makerspace. This includes:
Workshop sizes are limited to ensure safe access to tools and support from instructors.
If you need to cancel a workshop registration, you may do so through the member portal. For paid workshops, cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund.
Participants who do not attend a workshop without prior notice are not eligible for refunds. Requests related to extenuating circumstances may be reviewed individually.
If the DI Hub cancels a session due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund and advance notice whenever possible.
