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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...
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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. ...
Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at 5X, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort has been empowering small-scale farmers using unique farming techniques while preserving cultural heritage. This multi-year, interdisciplinary partnership between universities and communities is making a significant social impact, with far-reaching potential for sustainability.The Chinampa Farming S...
A new study led by a 5X Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Galápagos Islands, threatening the region’s unique bird species. Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the research is the first to analyze the whole genome of P. downsi populations from the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. The findings highlight the importance of genomic research in understanding biological invasions and offer ways to protect Galápagos’ unique biodiversity.Invasive species like P....