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28/10/2026

Excitement was in the air earlier this month at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) with STEM Day, in Springfield OH. Over 200 Ohio students grades 6-12 had the exciting opportunity to get hands-on experiences with Advanced Air Mobility technology. As a part of this year's NAAMIF, STEM Day allows students to explore the real-world innovation happening right now. Emerging technology exposure is critical as we develop a well-positioned workforce for the future of transportation and DriveOhio is eager to continue supporting it.

14/10/2026

Keep an Open Mind for Learning

Andrea from Northland High School is wise beyond her years! Listen in to her advice for students who might be interested in STEM learning. Andrea is one of many students who are part of DriveOhio STEM learning in collaboration with Columbus City Schools and The . Full of STEM learning materials (and completely FREE) the Educator Toolkit is a K-12 resource platform for Educators across the state. To learn more, visit: drive.ohio.gov/toolkit

09/10/2026

Aviation Weekend here we come!

Join the advanced air mobility community in Springfield, Oct 15-17, for NAAMCE Aviation Weekend. Featuring industry discussions, STEM education, and electric aircraft races, this event showcases the innovation and collaboration moving aviation forward.

Register now: https://naamce.com/naamif/



Picture Credits: NAAMCE

07/10/2026

Curious about how autonomous technology is shaping jobs today? Join the DriveOhio Workforce team at the AV Workforce Summit in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, Oct. 19th. Hosted by the US AV Jobs Coalition, the summit brings together legislators, public-sector leaders, industry experts, and academics for one of the most important conversations surrounding autonomous vehicles: workforce. As the world of AVs evolves rapidly, preparing workers for the future is the cornerstone to success. Register: https://www.usavjobs.com/summit-2026/

05/10/2026

Einride's SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks are now live in daily freight operations between EASE Logistics facilities in Marysville, Ohio.
As part of the Truck Automation Project, this deployment moves automated technology out of closed testing and onto real-world warehouse-to-warehouse routes across private property and public roads. A joint effort between Ohio and Indiana, DriveOhio is excited to lead the way bringing freight innovation to the Midwest.

02/10/2026

DriveOhio's UAS Center is deploying innovative Drone-in-a-Box technology to support the Ohio Department of Transportation's Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Curious and want to learn more? Check out our latest YouTube video where we break down the technology and show you how an autonomous drone can launch and be operated, remotely!

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpZBkkaL9eg&t=30s

Ohio is leading the country when it comes to piloting cutting-edge ...

30/09/2026

In this clip from last year’s Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Design Challenge, educators discuss why hands-on problem-solving and reframing mistakes are key to learning.
When students learn to pivot instead of give up, they build the exact resilience and critical thinking skills needed for the future of STEM. DriveOhio workforce development helps bridge these classroom moments directly to real-world careers, preparing the next generation of innovators and thinkers.
Learn more: drive.ohio.gov/toolkit

28/09/2026

Last week, DriveOhio attended the annual ITS Midwest (Intelligent Transportation Society of the Midwest) Conference which happened right here in Dublin, Ohio this year! Made up of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, the ITS Midwest states tackle a variety of transportation needs. It was such a great experience to not only share different ideas on technology, but also different points of view with our neighbors.

This annual gathering is key to fostering connections and conversations to further promote safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation. Looking forward to next year!

23/09/2026

Meet Wil, a sophomore STEM student at Northland High School, from Central Ohio. Wil had a hand in the DRIVE project team last school year which was a collaboration between DriveOhio and Columbus City Schools centered around tech advancements on delivery robots. The team spent several months developing, prototyping, and testing their additive features so that the delivery robots could better assist the needs of the school, such as delivering bandages from the nurse's office. Wil has some advice for those who might want to get their hands on STEM.

21/09/2026

The DriveOhio team is excited to attend the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo this week. We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces with the common goal of making transportation smarter and more efficient!