Research
![Online map depicting decomposition rates in rivers on a global scale – These maps are hosted on a server at Kent State. Online map depicting decomposition rates in rivers on a global scale – These maps are hosted on a server at Kent State.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/CELLDEXscreenshot.jpg?VersionId=9z2BiS3XiQHG_5NZpBHrIicWRqu7JaGV&h=72e553a7&itok=ONSxIZE1)
![Timelapse of Solar Eclipse](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/EclipseTimelapse.jpg?VersionId=PRdDU8IyHw9A2.frBcm4qmGhKFU14VRI&itok=H0irXOqv)
Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and Kent State University alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.
![The Liquid Crystal and Materials Sciences Building serves as home to Kent State’s Liquid Crystal Institute. The Liquid Crystal and Materials Sciences Building serves as home to Kent State’s Liquid Crystal Institute.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/LCI.jpg?VersionId=msJqZFyuqb0SDBtI18s7g9IMXZTUqCt_&h=ec98a0f6&itok=oAEiF1yX)
![Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall. Metin Eren, Ph.D, director of archaeology and an assistant professor of anthropology in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, prepares to fire a replica arrowhead in a special lab in Lowry Hall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/page/Metin%20Eren.jpeg?VersionId=pB2rzsyNvdjKoyzVgTwe1VaVR.G8Gy9d&h=ec98a0f6&itok=Dx-ajcJ4)
![Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILE%20-%20Jaroniec.jpg?VersionId=VgZF06jBK2UvlyINLgMTFcJmBrcbuXdF&h=e6f36a9c&itok=u4bhBq3Y)
![David Dryer portrait](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Dryer%20full.png?VersionId=VGqjss3byn_9tydD5h.w5mgdi1w7i8UN&h=9c148651&itok=gpUk43Hh)
David recently placed first in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Three-Minute Research Presentations, offering a glimpse into his groundbreaking research in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
![Part of the Scottish Book with notes of Stefan Banach and Stanislaw Ulam. Part of the Scottish Book with notes of Stefan Banach and Stanislaw Ulam.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/ScottishBookWriting.jpg?VersionId=4tNBqn0uDkcf2Ro8Mx6UgQvPnVePk2m8&itok=6Gls6Sz5)