UC's College of Arts & Sciences Expands Research and Teaching Support with Discovery Amplified

New initiative provides tailored guidance, collaboration, and strategic partnerships to boost scholarly impact

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati has launched Discovery Amplified, a bold new program designed to strengthen research productivity, foster collaboration, and enhance teaching innovation across the college. The initiative provides individualized coaching, operational support, and connections to key university resources to help faculty, students, and staff achieve their academic and professional goals.

Why it matters

Discovery Amplified represents a significant investment by the College of Arts & Sciences to position itself as a central hub for scholarly activity and research support. By supporting faculty, students, and staff in defining and pursuing their academic goals, the initiative aims to increase the reach and impact of A&S research and training programs both locally and globally.

The details

Discovery Amplified was created in 2024 under the leadership of A&S Dean James Mack. The program offers a range of services, including individualized coaching, operational support, and connections to key university resources. It has also launched several new initiatives, such as a Faculty Fellows program, a Beckman Scholars Program, and the Undergraduate Scholarly Showcase. Looking ahead, Discovery Amplified is expanding into the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), partnering with existing campus resources to strengthen teaching innovation.

  • Discovery Amplified was launched in 2024 under the leadership of A&S Dean James Mack.
  • The initiative's inaugural Faculty Fellows program was introduced in 2024.
  • Discovery Amplified was selected to host a Beckman Scholars Program in 2025.
  • The Undergraduate Scholarly Showcase is an ongoing program co-hosted by Discovery Amplified.

The players

James Mack

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, who launched the Discovery Amplified initiative.

Maggie Powers-Fletcher

Director of the Discovery Amplified program.

Rhea Castrucci

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Manager for Discovery Amplified.

Dean Whitfield

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Manager for Discovery Amplified.

Clementine Adeyemi

Scientific and Liberal Arts Affairs Liaison for Discovery Amplified.

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What they’re saying

“Discovery Amplified was created to help scholars define and pursue academic goals while increasing the reach and impact of A&S research and training programs locally and globally.”

— James Mack, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Cincinnati (Mirage News)

What’s next

Discovery Amplified leadership plans to continue evolving the initiative in response to community needs, with faculty and staff encouraged to stay up-to-date on the program's developments through the Discovery Amplified SharePoint page and a forthcoming Canvas site.

The takeaway

By strengthening research support, fostering partnerships, and enhancing teaching practices, Discovery Amplified represents a significant investment by the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts & Sciences to position itself as a hub for scholarly activity and innovation across disciplines.