Research & Science
From Hardship to Harvard: One Kent State Alumna's Inspiring Journey
Fueled by resilience and a hunger to learn, 2019 Kent State University graduate Ya’el Courtney has transformed adversity into ambition, carving a path for herself that took her from foster care to post-doctoral scholar at Stanford University.
‘If You Succeeded in Every Situation, You’d Learn Nothing’
A resilient mindset and an innovative plan for the future helped Jude Carver recover from a competition setback as he looks ahead to Fall Semester 2025.
Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future
A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to Kent State University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Bridging AI and Mental Health
Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at Kent State University, received the “Best Paper Award” at the second International Conference on AI-Health for his research paper.
IN A FLASH: Kent State's Earth Fest
In April, Kent State’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
IN A FLASH: Building Skills With 'Bots
Kid-friendly 'bots help young people learn about programming, counting, logical thinking and more.
The Flight Path to Future Success
My name is Jackson Polcyn, I am an aeronautics major concentrating in air traffic control (ATC) with a minor in aircraft dispatch. I expect to graduate in the spring of 2026. My parents met each other at Kent State, so the decision to come here was simple. However, deciding what to study while …Kent State Is the Place to BEE
Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned Kent State a Bee Campus USA certification. Our healthy on-campus pollinators not only help the environment but also provide opportunities for learning and community engagement.
Translating Research Into Real-World Healing
Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.
‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity
Kent State University Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker.