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Empowering the Next Generation: A RAISE Retrospective

Innovation starts here. We’re celebrating the success of the first-ever UC RAISE conference, where over 200 local students explored the transformative potential of AI and robotics at the 1819 Innovation Hub.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our RAISE Community

The 2nd annual RAISE conference was a resounding success, bringing together over 200 students from 10 local schools for a day of inspiration, robotics, and cutting-edge AI exploration. This wouldn't have been possible without our collective "Next Lives Here" spirit.

Opening remarks
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Robotics Session

To The Students & Schools

Thank you for bringing your energy and curiosity. Seeing you engage with AI and robotics reminds us why we invest in the innovators of tomorrow. You are the reason we do this.

To Our Sponsors & Partners

Your investment provides the resources necessary to fuel this revolution. A special thanks to:

  • University of Cincinnati (Digital Technology Solutions & 1819 Innovation Hub)

  • AWS & Microsoft (For the inspiring keynotes and learning sessions)

  • US Bank (For leading engaging sessions)

  • Nexigen & Cincy AI Catalyst

  • Ethics, Compliance & Community Impact

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To Our Volunteers & Leadership

Success is a team sport. We recognize the dedicated coordination by Clarise Green, the exceptional mentoring and event day leadership of Tiffany Wilson, Chanda Monroe Williams and Many others. Many thanks as well to Bharath Prabhakaran and Dr. Bleuzette Marshall for their unwavering support.

For more information about upcoming RAISE events, please contact Josette Riep (riepjr@ucmail.uc.edu), founder and leader of the RAISE initiative within Digital Technology Solutions.

Finally, thank you to the many individuals who helped make the event possible, including:

  • Longe, Anisa (longeaa)
  • Dennis, Maurice (mauricds)
  • Fields, Jermaine (fieldsj4)
  • Haniefy, Jane (combsjl)
  • Mitchum, Mike (mitchuml)
  • Jent Matthew (jentms)
  • Leslie Linda (lesliel)
  • LeMaster, Harry (lemasth)

  • Charlotte (brinneca)
  • Delaney, Jennifer (garnerjr)
  • Tara & Valda Freeman-Karmo (Cincinnati AI Catalyst)
  • Melissa Sherman
  • James Curry
  • Palak Shah
  • Brinneman-Groppenbecker
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And many others who supported the effort in many ways.

Way to show up Digital Technology Solutions!!

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