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Research & Science

Top Faculty Award 2023

33 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Faculty Members Named Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s top-notch research and R1 status are showcased in a study.

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Fourth grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio spend time in the science lab at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Brain Health Research Institute

Young Brainiacs: I PROMISE Fourth Graders Have Fun Learning Science

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

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Inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building expansion

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things

An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

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Team Rubble Busters won a first-place award at the 2023 SkyHack.

Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the Fly 

Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.   

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Student Life , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Design Innovation

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Forest photo by Robert Boyd

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests. 

Tags: Department of Geography , Department of Biological Sciences , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class

IN A FLASH: Learning the Ins and Outs of Patient Care

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other. 

Tags: College of Nursing , Community Impact , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Research & Science , Healthcare , In a Flash

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AI-Generated Images of "artificial intelligence"

How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?

ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?

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I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Brain Health Research Institute

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Brain Health Research Institute

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

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Mother and baby

Helping Those Who Help New Moms

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

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Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Student Center , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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