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Year of Science
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the…
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Professor Emerita Elected as 2017 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the…Image
![Researchers have found the first signs of Alzheimer's in chimpanzees](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/15117673210_befc102546_b.jpg?VersionId=3gyRPlz7DAXazh2H.MI3jJLE8cK5UV5G)
Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are…
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Researchers Help Find Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease in Aged Chimpanzee Brains
Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are…Image
![Cameron Lee, Ph.D., (left) and Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., (right) from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Department of Geography have teamed up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns. Cameron Lee, Ph.D., (left) and Scott Sheridan, Ph.D., (right) from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Department of Geography have teamed up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/10.30.17%20Photo%20of%20Cameron%20Lee%20and%20Scott%20Sheridan.jpg?VersionId=C.uuWNsJ1.2Esem76ApjMeb0vGx6EVrr)
A pair of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.Image
![Dark crustacean shell fragment embedded in fossilized dinosaur feces. Dark crustacean shell fragment embedded in fossilized dinosaur feces.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/dinosaur_feces.jpg?VersionId=CJkWeOUblIxWtM3BPvWhttYY7lKWpzfL)
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.
Fossils Reveal a Secret in the Diets of Plant Eating Dinosaurs
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.Image
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Geology Professor Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., and student Andrew Congdon take a few moments between collecting measurements of surface reflectance in Sandusky Bay this summer. (Photo credit: Sunny Dickerson, Bowling Green State University) Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Geology Professor Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., and student Andrew Congdon take a few moments between collecting measurements of surface reflectance in Sandusky Bay this summer. (Photo credit: Sunny Dickerson, Bowling Green State University)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/10.09.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20Professor%20Joseph%20Ortiz%20and%20student%20Andrew%20Congdon.jpg?VersionId=5.gi.nIEj8aD4i3ktCMloLkiWwINpvpZ)
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie’s Water Quality
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers.Image
![Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, talks with a pet owner. Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, talks with a pet owner.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.18.17%20Photo%20of%20Mary%20Beth%20Spitznagel%20with%20pet%20owner.jpg?VersionId=oUnseuSNSLLFXpV7aX6FqKn1NCjKXgBf)
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researcher finds
The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor…
When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor…Image
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers use EEG caps to study the brain activity of monks during a debate.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/monkstudy2_0.jpeg?VersionId=nFK4nzPRSLk0FYGhremfRY57_0dIQoBA)
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.The Peace, War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) presented Patrick G.
Distinguished Career Award to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Professor Patrick G. Coy from the American Sociological Association
The Peace, War and Social Conflict Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA) presented Patrick G.Image
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University researchers use indents and boarders on plates to study how optical illusions help people choose smaller portions.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Portion%20Image%202.jpg?VersionId=zaRn5S2kPx9.xrywZ1SgVIq.AJvZDcqg)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.Image
![Ideastream talks with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress and infant mortality. Ideastream talks with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress and infant mortality.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Angela%20Neal%20Barnett.png?VersionId=A0vcCa_xv7.2YbRzip3CGzuZ2iQlNcPh)
Ideastream® talks with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Psychology Professor Angela Neal-Barnett about the relationship between racial stress in black women and ways to reduce the stress before it affects pregnancy.