Research & Science
![Students work in the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Jakli_Physics%20Labs_211.jpg?VersionId=POcuujQwUjMgBgzL.ca4JYX7b24704Vg&h=fffe9b39&itok=VLsSRTGI)
The average person spends about three hours on their smartphone a day. In that time spent scrolling, do you ever stop to wonder what materials your phone screen is made of or why it works?
![Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease. Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/brains%20on%20tap%20hero_2.jpg?VersionId=toPgZdkyGSrkrI1VqOYfgL0WyNZRcj0T&itok=CpGJx9f5)
Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.
![Assembling the Holomasonry exhibit inside the DI HUB Assembling the Holomasonry exhibit inside the DI HUB](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/HOLOMASONRY.jpg?VersionId=l5NMzZHnlujKiBaN9B1Kw8okiu7P.Zm0&itok=Rmr2q6uP)
A project on campus uses new technology to innovate brickwork.
![The Skoolies Band Picture](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/The%20Skoolies%20Banner.jpg?VersionId=PDwgP0UXIbEQYrzNysQJV0_PGUfqexwO&itok=1LXE2NP0)
The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes.
![Students testing the levels of the water table at Kent State University at Stark Students testing the levels of the water table at Kent State University at Stark](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230216_BC_230063_Stark%20Classes_226.jpg?VersionId=sYHjZqI4o97aZbZyUa8NPb6rokEv3L2v&itok=7fbgBrt6)
Kent State at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.
![Plane flying with birds surrounding it](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/BL08_Flight_Anchor02.jpeg?VersionId=OPp9tKhUcddG3WPKWG01ewSNr898Ts7Y&itok=kGT-EEZn)
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.”
![What's the Big Idea? What's the Big Idea?](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Big%20Idea%201500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=JuL5AeYC5546c0quBzjTrCg3EPWBJNi9&h=e6f36a9c&itok=QOEycvMs)
Kent State President Todd Diacon meets with Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to “domesticate” bacteria.
![Mary Beth Spitznagel discusses the burden of sick pet caregiving Mary Beth Spitznagel discusses the burden of sick pet caregiving](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Pet%20Care%20Research%20Banner.jpg?VersionId=PUyH5Odhc3Ij19sSLoPSPYJaiF_zjby0&h=be670e54&itok=ZaXXLGSO)
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.
![Jeffrey Hallam](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Dr.%20Hallam%20Header_0.png?VersionId=oBYlGTVokJnnXiXtkqbkj_WMx96jCrYI&itok=SEW2a9KU)
Faculty spotlight with Jeffrey Hallam, professor and the associate dean for Research and Global Affairs at the College of Public Health.
![Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20221201_BC_220506_Researcher_064.jpg?VersionId=kqw6qgOPD..3QlbzWNnkwuyGo5ukD9w3&itok=OJ8UX-ue)
A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library.