Kent State Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement

A liquid crystal research group at Kent State led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.   

Bianka M. Hausknecht

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Bianka M. Hausknecht

Administrative Assistant
Kent State University Museum
Kent Campus

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December 2015

D. J. Smith

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D. J. Smith

Secretary
Graduate Programs Office
Kent Campus

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December 2015

Adam Lockwood

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Adam Lockwood

Assistant Professor
School Psychology 
Kent Campus

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January 2021

Lorie’l Johnson

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Lorie’l Johnson

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OneStop
Kent Campus

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November 2020

Internship Helps Honors Student Clarify Career Goals

Jayden Stearns is a third-year Kent State Honors College student whose internship position at Shared Moravian Ministry Ohio was created w

Cassidy Ridley

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Cassidy Ridley

Lab Technician
Biological Sciences
Kent Campus

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June 2018

COVID-19 Study Urges Precaution in College Students

As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Associate Professor Clarissa Thompson received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to reinforce the dangers of the virus to the public.

Kent State Fashion Alumnus Brings Custom Designs to Toledo

Kent State alumnus Nicholas Harper is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts.

Honors Student Challenges Herself in the Bridal Fashion Industry

LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone

In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that Kent State University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.

Prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant to Expand End-of-Life Simulation for Nursing and Medical Students

Faculty researchers from Kent State University’s College of Nursing were recently funded by the prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation with a yearlong President’s Grant award totaling $35,000. The goal of their study is to help ensure the competencies of new healthcare providers to facilitate vital family communication at the end of life.