Research & Science

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State 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!

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at Kent State
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’s 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by Kent State 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.

‘I Am In It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’
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’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.

IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State
Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the ºÚÁÏÍø Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.

Feeling Stressed? Kent State’s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting ºÚÁÏÍø’s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of Kent State’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that ºÚÁÏÍø digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave
For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, ºÚÁÏÍø’s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface.

Talking Teamwork and Innovation
J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at ºÚÁÏÍø, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things.

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.