Research & Science
From Ice Age to Our Age
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 5X社区鈥檚 Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at Kent State, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
Students and Scholars Create Memorable Learning Experiences
Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.
IN A FLASH: This is CHEM-O-WEEN!
The fifth annual Chem-O-Ween, presented by Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was its biggest and most exciting to date. It featured Halloween-themed activities, contests and four different themed rooms hosting fun and fascinating scientific demonstrations.
Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students
5X社区's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the 5X社区 Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of Kent State faculty and students.
鈥楻ooted & Rising鈥: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year鈥檚 speaker for 5X社区鈥檚 Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
What Makes Small Towns Thrive? Kent State Professor Has Answers
Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions. Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.
Graduates Leading Ohio's Fight Against Cancer
In July 2016, Jill Cofojohn became the first radiation therapist in Ohio to use proton therapy to treat a cancer patient. Nine years later, Cofojohn 鈥 a Kent State Salem graduate 鈥 helped introduce this technology in Columbus where she now serves as the lead proton therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
鈥業鈥檓 Not Going to Stop Until There鈥檚 a 鈥淧h.D.鈥 Next to My Name鈥
Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at Kent State that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students.