Research & Science

Cleveland high school students in a robotics lab,

IN A FLASH: Bringing Students to STEM Studies

A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science. 

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Office of Diversity Outreach

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A drone hovering in the foreground with its operator behind

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Graduate Studies

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Cyber Crime

Program Trains Students to Combat Cyberthreats

As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and social aspects of cybercrime.  

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive

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Mackenzie Guy stands next to an EV suit at the Houston Space Center

Kent State Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station

Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Honors College, Research & Science, Students First

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Kent State’s Research on Display at Annual Neuroscience Symposium

The breadth of ongoing research by Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

Tags: Community & Society, Research & Science, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Brain Health Research Institute

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Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Honors College, Student Life

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DEDC Opening

'A Significant Step Forward in Engineering Education'

Kent State University celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Tags: Distinctive Kent State, Student Success, Research & Science

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Kent State at Salem students preparing plants for winter storage

IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability

Students in the Horticulture program at Kent State University at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change. 

Tags: Kent State University at Salem, Regional Campuses, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Grounds

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Pumpkin in the Herrick Conservatory

It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!

There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Tags: Student Life, Community Impact, Department of Biological Sciences, Student Organizations, Research & Science

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