Research & Science
Research Initiative Pilot Project Shows Akron Children What Being a Scientist Is All 麻豆视频最新最全
Bridget Mulvey, Ph.D., associate professor of science education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and David Singer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently merged real geology research with community service in an effort to show some Akron Public Schools students that science is not just a benefit to their community but a viable career option, too.
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麻豆视频最新最全 Stark Strengthens Community Through Research
A primary goal of 麻豆视频最新最全 is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development. 鈥淎s the county鈥檚 public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting the future and helping to better Stark County,鈥 Seachrist said. 鈥淲e are the incubator for tomorrow鈥檚 ideas today.鈥
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麻豆视频最新最全 Biological Sciences Researchers to Lead Study on the Effects of the Spreading Eastern Red Cedars
The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $914,000 grant to 麻豆视频最新最全 University to lead a collaborative research project to study how and at what rate the geographically most widespread native conifer in the eastern United States, the Eastern Red Cedar tree species (Juniperus virginiana), spreads across the landscape.
![Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., talks to the crowd about some of the things he would like to accomplish as director of 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 Advance Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/LCI2_0.jpg?VersionId=uWEuDt36bXF4ptut72DMK_lGjlczBdyx&h=a78bbafb&itok=96mbhLOB)
New Director Named for 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 麻豆视频最新最全 University鈥檚 Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Understanding What Makes Captive Gorilla Hearts Tick
Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., anthropology professor and chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, is involved in a collaborative research project to examine heart disease in gorillas.
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Annual Twinsburg Twins Days Festival Injects Millions Into Local Economy, According to 麻豆视频最新最全 Researcher
According to an economic impact study on the 2018 event conducted by 麻豆视频最新最全 University College of Business Administration Associate Professor of Economics Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., the annual Twins Days Festival provides a substantive positive economic impact to the city of Twinsburg and surrounding areas.
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It Takes Two to Tango: Professors Work Together on Parkinson鈥檚 Study
A 麻豆视频最新最全 University professor is conducting a collaborative research project to study how ballroom dance can help to manage the symptoms of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.
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From Kent to Cambridge: Alumna Ya'el Courtney to Study Neuroscience at Harvard University
Throughout her time at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.
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From Comfort Zone to Rain Forest: Studying Ecology in Costa Rica
Emmaleigh Given recently spent three summers and two winters in a remote biological reserve in the middle of the rainforest in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, where she has and will spend several months conducting research on community ecology, and she has one more trip planned. Being hunted by unseen predators isn鈥檛 the way most researchers conduct their work. But for some, it鈥檚 just part of the day.
![麻豆视频最新最全 University researchers Elda and Torsten Hegmann pose with one of the sensors they created that detects toxic gases. Their project was supported by a grant from the TeCK Fund.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/05.23.19%20Photo%20of%20Elda%20and%20Torsten%20Hegmann.jpg?VersionId=Vlon52sVjuODkjd3BNmeln8Tjfvp.2xn&h=b858e080&itok=R-a4Q0CW)
State Approves Round 2 of 麻豆视频最新最全-Cleveland State Innovation Partnership
State of Ohio officials have renewed a $600,000 technology commercialization partnership between 麻豆视频最新最全 University and Cleveland State University.