College of Education and Human Services
It is Never Too Late to Graduate from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
Seventy-year-old Rudd (Ted) Bare II has the surprise of a lifetime planned for his children on Aug. 18, 2018. On that day, Mr. Bare will don a cap and gown and walk across the stage at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Summer Commencement to accept his Bachelor of Science degree, completing the college studi…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Geologist Wins Grant to Study Climate Change Factors and Inspire Young Scientists
The greenhouse effect is one of the most widely known causes of global climate change. It is currently caused by an excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere due to burning of fossil fuels. Some natural processes can help slow climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. For example, p…
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Girls4STEAM Hackathon Event
Girls4STEAM is a hackathon event hosted by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Chapter for American Computing Machinery-Women in partnership with the Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s College of Education, Health & Human Services. The event is designed to inspire young women i…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Professor Receives Patent for New Cycle to Help Parkinson’s Sufferers
Anne Heller’s face was getting red as she pedaled the stationary bike. The 59-year-old Cuyahoga Falls resident had agreed to take part in experiments at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University using a bike developed by researcher Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Education, Health and Human Services, …
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Exercise Science/Physiology Faculty Awarded Grant to Study Probiotics and Exercise
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Exercise Science/Physiology Program was awarded a $248,000 grant by i-Health Inc. to conduct a study relating to the use of probiotics and physical exercise. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty and students are interested in combating heat-caused complications during exercise, such as heat st…
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Dream Chaser: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Finds Purpose in Her Writings to Encourage Others to Reach for the Stars
Joanne Dowdy, Ph.D., a professor in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies has finished her 14th book, which shares the journeys of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders of African descent.
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Blankets Struggling Children with Warmth
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times.
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Shaker Heights, Painesville, Akron and Westlake Schools Participate in Leadership Institute Sponsored by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
School administrators from Shaker Heights, Painesville, Akron’s Firestone cluster and Westlake delved into understanding leadership through a contextual and cultural lens in a recent four-day institute.
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Researchers Study Link Between Viral Mobile App and a Healthier Lifestyle
Pokémon GO’s worldwide release one year ago sent crowds hiking through parks, meandering into streets and walking for miles in search of Pokémon, those cute little digital characters that appear in real locations on your smartphone. Capturing the little monsters isn’t just fun for the players, it m…
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Pokémon GO Anniversary: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Researchers Study Link Between the Viral Mobile App and a Healthier Lifestyle
Today marks the one year anniversary of Pokémon GO’s worldwide release that sent crowds hiking through parks, meandering into streets and walking for miles in search of Pokémon, those cute little digital characters that appear in real locations on your smartphone. Capturing the little monsters isn’…
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