It’s not a Nobel Prize, but it’ll make you laugh, and then think. It’s the Ig Nobel Prize, and the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University would like to congratulate the 2020 Ig Nobel Prize winners for Materials Science: a team of researchers in its Department of Anthropology. In 2019, the team published its “prize-winning” research article titled “Experimental replication shows knives manufactured from frozen human feces do not work” in the Journal of Archaeological Science. (Yes, the jokes are seemingly endless, but seriously folks, there is an important under...
What was even more of a departure than taking classes remotely? Many summer research experiences were moved online this year as well. Fortunately, with creativity and an open mind, there are lots of opportunities to do important scientific research using online tools and data. In summer 2020, the Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative (ESDRI) supported two undergraduates performing research through the “Summer Undergraduate Research Experience” program administered each summer by the Office of Student Research. ESDRI co-directors heard about the SURE experience in se...
October Graduate Student Coffee Hour with Dean van Dulmen
Manfed van Dulmen, dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, invites you to join him to discuss your experiences, share concerns and ask questions in a laid-back, informal setting.
September Graduate Student Coffee Hour with Dean van Dulmen
Manfed van Dulmen, dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, invites you to join him to discuss your experiences, share concerns and ask questions in a laid-back, informal setting.
The Kent State University Museum’s newest exhibition, “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,” marks the first new exhibition for the museum since its reopening in August, following its closure since March due to COVID-19. “Fortuna” is on display now and features works by award-winning designer and Kent State School of Fashion Associate Professor Vincent Quevedo. "This exhibition marks 30 years of teaching and making by Vincent Quevedo. We celebrate his unique ability to bring traditional and new technologies to his process and the concept of his designs. Theatrical costumes, ready-to-wear...
What was even more of a departure than taking classes remotely? Many summer research experiences were moved online this year as well. Fortunately, with creativity and an open mind, there are lots of opportunities to do important scientific research using online tools and data. In summer 2020, the Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative (ESDRI) supported two undergraduates performing research through the “Summer Undergraduate Research Experience” program administered each summer by the Office of Student Research. ESDRI co-directors heard about the SURE experien...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees congratulated Kent State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16. Kent State’s increase in the retention of returning students is thanks in part to the university’s award-winning student support services designed to help students every step of the way – from their first day on campus through graduation. The university’s retention rate on the Kent ...