Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at Kent State University was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work.“I wanted to pursue a career in engineering because growing up I loved the way that things worked,” the 2020 Kent State graduate shared. “Whether it be cars or phones or any sort of electrical mechanical device, I wanted to have a better understanding of the intricate details of what made that system work. It wasn’t really until I had the opportunity to visit colleges and look into some of their engineering programs that ...
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Professor Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., and several math and science students from the Adolescent and Young Adult Education program presented recently at the 2025 Science Education Council of Ohio annual symposium in Columbus, Ohio. Borgerding (who also serves on the SECO Ohio board of directors), and Hannah Petrosky presented on "Making Evolution Relevant to Biology Leaners."Borgerding, Petrosky, Jess Hiltbrand, Michael Seibold, Kathryn Eppling, and Madison Boduch presented on "Using AI in the High School Science Classroom."Additionally, six ADED seniors: Petrosky, Hiltbrand, Siebold, Ep...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Effective Feb. 3, 2025, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. will no longer bill flu shot claims to the Kent State Medical Mutual Plan. This means that employees must use one of the contracted pharmacies or Minute Clinics for their flu shots to be covered by the Medical Mutual Health Plan.This change does not impact flu shots at CVS MinuteClinic. CVS MinuteClinic locations are convenience clinics (urgent cares) located within many CVS Pharmacy, Inc. locations. They operate separately from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. They have their own provider contract and so are not impacted by this change.Co...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
For your convenience, the Controller's Office has put together the following information to better understand your pay stubs. What are pay stubs and why should you be reviewing yours regularly?A pay stub is a document that states how much you earned, how much was deducted, and your net pay for each pay period. Reviewing them regularly will allow you to confirm that the correct deductions are being withheld. Additionally, reviewing your pay stubs is a great way to perform mid-year checkups on your tax withholding, so that you can make changes as necessary. It is important to make correctio...
Kent State Men's Basketball (13-7) will host the University of Akron (15-5) on Friday, Jan. 31 inside the M.A.C. Center. Tipoff between the Golden Flashes and Zips is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network....