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Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Tags: Earth Day , Total Solar Eclipse , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , Community Impact , Community & Society , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science

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A student rides her bike on Risman Plaza in front of the Kent Student Center. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

MEDIA ADVISORY: More Than 450 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2026 Regional Science Day at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

More than 450 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2026 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 21, at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students and twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard

'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Students First , Brain Health Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences

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Recruiting for the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Life Study is ongoing.

Success Continues for Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study

Nearly 10% of all Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive

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Child Development Center group visiting KSU Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

IN A FLASH: Decidedly Positive Chemical Reactions

The chemistry was perfect when young minds from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Child Development Center visited the university's chemistry labs for fun and educational demonstrations.

Tags: Community Impact , Child Development Center , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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Liliana St. Germain, an exercise science major, presenting poster at 2026 Exercise Science Conference

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Students Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success

Two Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ women’s soccer team.

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Metin Eren

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Faculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's research impact continues to expand, with many faculty members recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, according to research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ nursing student wearing VR headset practicing patient care in virtual simulation

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Nursing Students Fine-Tune Skills with AI-Powered VR Simulation

 The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.

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Ice Age Research

From Ice Age to Our Age

Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.

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An aerial view of the roundabout on Summit Street.

Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?

Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?

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