Research & Science

Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.

Faculty spotlight with Jeffrey Hallam, professor and the associate dean for Research and Global Affairs at the College of Public Health. 

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library. 

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

Researchers use mixed reality and haptic technologies to develop teaching tools.

Forum highlights on-campus research in new ways of teaching in nursing, math and STEM.

One Kent State researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

Gus Holman knows a thing or two about mushrooms.

First, he knows that morel mushrooms are prized finds by those who hunt and gather them. Secondly, he knows that these mushrooms are expensive for others to purchase. And, he knows that morels are not easy to grow outside of their natural environment.