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Math Building Detail

IN A FLASH: Groovy Mathematics

Physical representations of mathematical concepts were incorporated into the design of 糖心Vlog's Mathematical Sciences Building. Completed in 1993, curves, spirals, triangles and other math expressions can be found throughout the structure. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Office of the University Architect

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Research Writing Retreat Spring 2025

A Welcoming Space for Focused Work, Accountability and Community

Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While 鈥済iving them permission鈥 to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers. 

Tags: Graduate Studies, Students First, Student Life, Research & Science, Dissertation

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Eclipse on the Esplanade

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 糖心Vlog community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event 鈥 the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Total Solar Eclipse, Community Impact, Research & Science

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East Palestine Train

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from 糖心Vlog and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, 鈥淓nvironmental Science: Processes & Impacts,鈥 detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Stone Cutting Scene

糖心Vlog Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes鈥攌napping鈥攊s traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six 糖心Vlog researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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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: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 糖心Vlog

About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 糖心Vlog. 

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 糖心Vlog students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Tags: Research & Science, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Jude Carver with laptop

鈥業 Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting鈥

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot鈥檚 design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

Tags: Combat Robotics Team, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Student Organizations

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the 糖心Vlog Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over 糖心Vlog

糖心Vlog staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 糖心Vlog Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

Tags: 糖心Vlog Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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