Most would agree that the main goal of science is to work toward better understanding by sorting out competing hypotheses to find the underlying theories. So, isn’t it ironic that the history of science is sometimes quite messy, for a variety of reasons? When you add decades of systemic oppression of women scientists to the mix, getting at the truth can become much harder. John Tyndall, a prominent 19th-century Irish physicist, is generally credited with first discovering the Earth's natural greenhouse effect by measuring the absorption of heat by carbon dioxide and water vapor ...
As a part of KSU Kick-off, Community Engaged Learning is coordinating a Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive. Held, Wed., Aug. 26, from 4 - 8 p.m., at Hilltop Dr. (enter at intersection of Hilltop Dr. and S Lincoln St.), this city-wide event is open to all members of Kent State and the surrounding community. Participants are encouraged to donate non-perishable food and toiletries, volunteer or contribute funds to the giving campaign. Donations will go to the Campus Kitchen at Kent State, as well as the Family & Community Services of Portage County. Members of the KSU c...
Note: The following essay was crafted by David Mitchell, General Manager of the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas. Governor DeWine recently announced reopening guidelines for performing arts theaters in Ohio. Venues like the Performing Arts Center at Kent State at Tuscarawas (PAC) fall under this category, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone back safely to share another live experience. However, the capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements for reopening present a severe economic challenge and even in the arts, it all comes down to the numbers. I...
Ten undergraduate students from nine different majors had extraordinary research experiences as Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) Undergraduate Fellows during summer 2020. These students were part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at Kent State University, and were selected at the beginning of the summer to be BHRI Undergraduate Fellows based on their outstanding scholarship and interest in working with BHRI faculty mentors, concentrating on various aspects of neuroscience research. The BHRI Undergraduate Fellows met together weekly for one hour via Zoom, e...
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to announce a new virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change. Dialogues and Strategizing for Change is part of a yearlong series focusing on social justice topics to combat racism (i.e., anti-racism), homophobia, gender-related oppression (i.e., sexism, transphobia, etc.), anti-Semitism and ableism/accessibility. These intentionally focused events will occur in an interactive, virtual town hall format as previous events led by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In August 2020, Dialogue...
For months, members of Kent State’s reopening committees have been working to develop a plan to return to campuses this fall. Consulting with national, state and local authorities, along with our own health experts, the return to campus plan has been crafted to prioritize the health and safety of the entire Kent State community. Monday, Aug. 17, marked the beginning of Phase 3 in the reopening process, which includes the important step of students returning to campus. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the plans to reopen the Kent State campuses. PHASES ...
A timely presentation for kicking off the school year If we want to raise our children to be mindful, resilient adults, we need to cultivate these capacities ourselves. We can teach our children how to disrupt drama, de-escalate their reactions and regulate their emotions by practicing these important skills in our own lives. On Tues., Sept. 15, from noon – 1 p.m., Employee Wellness invites you to join one of our most popular mindfulness coaches and presenters, Daron Larson. Daron will teach you how to pass on mindful habits without using the eye-roll-triggering word “mindfulness.” ...
Most of our family, friends and co-workers bring joy into our lives, but some people can bring challenges. Some of these situations are occasional and a little easier to handle but others are more difficult. On Wed., Sept. 2 from noon – 1 p.m., the Employee Wellness program presents, “Handling the Stress of Interpersonal Relationships.” Our presenter will be Judith Eugene of Impact Solutions. Judith will engage the audience and provide the tools to help you deal with difficult people and the stressful situations they present, including setting boundaries, strengthening our own mindset...
Last month, Ethnomusicology Assistant Professor Janine Tiffe, Ph.D., took over the Glauser School’s Twitter account to participate in a unique conference hosted on the platform by the Welsh Swansea University. With the cancellation of in-person conferences and events worldwide due to COVID-19, the organizers moved to Twitter to try a new approach in sharing research. The conference, titled “Shaped by Steel,” explored “the human dimension of work and life in—and after—steel.” Tiffe presented “Hammer and Steel: A Musical Biography,” which explored the origins and history of the Tri...
As a part of KSU Kick-off, Community Engaged Learning is coordinating a Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive. Held, Wed., Aug. 26, from 4 - 8 p.m., at Hilltop Dr. (enter at intersection of Hilltop Dr. and S Lincoln St.), this city-wide event is open to all members of Kent State and the surrounding community. Participants are encouraged to donate non-perishable food and toiletries, volunteer or contribute funds to the giving campaign. Donations will go to the Campus Kitchen at Kent State, as well as the Family & Community Services of Portage County. Members of the KSU c...