Research & Science
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With the recent opening of Kent State’s new Integrated Sciences Building, the university is well-positioned to be part of promising scientific breakthroughs in the 21st century.
By Lisa Abraham / Kent State Magazine
![Kent State doctoral student Anna Droz researches how to improve green roofs by planting experimental gardens in Cleveland, Ohio.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Anna%20Hilton%20Convention%20Center%20Green%20Roof%20Cleveland.jpg?VersionId=7AQ0yJQ6N9bfh2pyBc8CHvctP7eZGzGL&h=5e4a54af&itok=AygSzEZD)
Biological Sciences Doctoral student Anna Droz envisions more efficient rooftop gardens for tomorrow’s urban planners.
![Kent State University researchers use cameras, GPS and experts to help track opioid use in Portage County. Photo of GPS mapping](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/IMG_6014-ka.jpg?VersionId=aiUzLdzajZqzITZGLwYDbDXnDRni.IZf&h=2f2530b1&itok=Ab6_N1DD)
![Kent State University professors conduct research that impacts lives and society. Kent State University professors conduct research that impacts lives and society.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Research.jpg?VersionId=IOrHiXVFDDp_NoCdV46cp1xNsGe2ANY_&h=e6f36a9c&itok=w6JWQjGK)
Kent State University professors discuss the importance of funding collegiate research.
![Dark crustacean shell fragment embedded in fossilized dinosaur feces. Dark crustacean shell fragment embedded in fossilized dinosaur feces.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/dinosaur_feces.jpg?VersionId=vj0B25ehiw54FXmHUeo.0A5hRAjwMlnE&h=b7b84bc6&itok=Th5hPGj-)
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.