Research & Science
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to Kent State
Kent State University alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at Kent State University in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects
The top nine presenters in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health
Kent State University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."

What's the Big Idea? Trauma Room Design
President Todd Diacon is on the move – literally – as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”

Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two Kent State University professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.

We got Lasers! The Engraving Kind
Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium
Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28.

SURE Fellows Demonstrate Kent State's R1 Status in Action
SURE presenters represented the 122 students who participated in the program during summer 2022, an increase of 50 students from the previous year. SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs and the office of President Todd Diacon, as well as several individuals, departments, colleges, institutes and others.

NASA Darts Into the Future with Asteroid Redirection
Ye Lu, assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, gives his thoughts on NASA's recent Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).