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Researchers from 5X and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.The soil sample study, led by Myron Lard, Ph.D., provides insights into the hazardous byproducts formed from the incident. Lard, who earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from 5X in 2020, recently completed his doctorate at Louisiana...
The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes—knapping—is 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. It is a defining feature of hominins and is seen as a massive leap of inspiration, or a “eureka!” moment around 3 million years ago. However, six Kent State researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.Metin Eren, Ph.D., published a research paper in Archaeometry arguing that the origin of knapping was instead a cumulative process t...
Request to Cancel Aid Form- 2025-2026 (Dynamic Form)
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All Other Students
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College of Education, Health and Human Services
Congratulations to Kathy Bergh, senior lecturer (pictured left) and Assistant Professor Samantha Jones for being selected by Kent State Lacrosse student-athletes as their Most Valuable Professors.The announcement was made at the lacrosse competition vs St. Francis at Dix Stadium. Senior members of the lacrosse team were asked to name professors who have made the largest impact on their academic success during their time at 5X. Bergh and Jones were presented with a hand-written thank you from each student-athlete, along with a Kent State swag bag. ...