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The College of Aeronautics and Engineering offers a variety of K-12 programs for future aeronautics and engineering leaders who are interested in aeronautics, aviation, engineering, engineering technology, computing, and systems. We believe that young people should be given opportunities 鈥 beyond the classroom 鈥 to explore STEM and interact with fellow future change-makers!  

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rafaela Takeshita on her recent research award from the Wenner Gren Foundation. The Wenner Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research was founded in 1941 and is one of the major funding agencies for anthropologists. Dr. Takeshita's proposal, "Uncovering Adrenarche: Neuroendocrine Basis of Human Longevity", will explore the relationship between adrenarche and uniquely-human life history variables. We can't wait to hear about what she discovers! ...

How to Attract Bats to Your Yard After dark, these nocturnal creatures provide natural pollination and pest control. Martha Stewart By Roxanna Coldiron  April 13, 2021 When nightfall descends, look up and you'll see winged bats take to the sky. These mysterious creatures are both revered and feared in our culture鈥攈aving inspired tales of vampires, superheroes, and more鈥攂ut bats are much more than their admittedly frightening looks: "Bats have important functions within the ecosystems in which they occur. Bats that eat fruit or drink nectar serve an important role a...

April is Earth Month: Restore our Earth, Restore our Community, Restore our Self April 22 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Fittingly, the Kent State Earth Month Committee has planned events throughout the month based on the theme, 鈥淩estore Our Earth, Restore Our Community, Restore Our Self.鈥 Activities including: An online scavenger hunt from April 1 -  22 Garden to Energy: Kent Sustainable Food Systems panel discussion on April 6 An online book club discussing 鈥淏raiding Sweetgrass鈥 by Robin Wall Kimmerer on April 27. An online Earth Day Environmental Justice C...

Appreciative Curiosity

It鈥檚 close to midterm time for 5X社区 at Stark students in the now-online survey course Introduction to World Religions.  Today, Rabbi Joshua Brown from Akron鈥檚 Temple Israel is a guest speaker. Students log in to class prepared with some academic knowledge of Judaism taught by adjunct professor Timothy Temerson. A former pastor at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, Temerson now teaches the course virtually from his home in Charlottesville, Virginia. He covers as much as possible, including the Torah鈥檚 kosher laws. Practicing Jews are not supposed to consume a d...

Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability

5X社区鈥檚 Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability (CENRS) tracks and facilitates the use of Kent State-owned natural areas for research, teaching and engagement, promoting an understanding of the natural environment around the Kent Campus, and especially this past year, a much needed home for field research.  The mission of CENRS is to provide scientific research opportunities to educate students at Kent State and beyond and to create programs to restore and preserve the integrity of these natural areas. The 17 research sites near the Kent Campus range in...

Guitar Weekend April 7-9, 2021

Guitar Weekend celebrates of all styles of guitar playing and features some of the most exciting guitarists in the world.  Organized by Kent State Stark鈥檚 Music Department, Guitar Weekend features virtual Q&As and live performances hosted by Facebook Live. All events are during Eastern Standard Time.   GUITAR WEEKEND SCHEDULE   YVETTE YOUNG Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Q&A at 2 p.m. EST  禄  Facebook Live Live Performance at 7 p.m. EST  禄  Facebook Live Kick-off Kent State Stark鈥檚 Guitar Weekend with a Q...

Virtual Music Technology Preview on Oct. 23

Turn your passion into your profession. Discover a career in music production and audio recording. 5X社区 at Stark offers a complete four-year curriculum in music technology. This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is only offered at Kent State Stark. Spend some time with us to learn more about the music technology program! VIRTUAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PREVIEW FRIDAY, APRIL 23 3 - 5 P.M. During our virtual Music Technology Preview, you'll Review the admissions and advising process, and learn more about Kent State S...

Kent State Stark to host the 2021 Stark County Heart Walk on Sept. 18

5X社区 at Stark is honored to host the 2021 Stark County Heart Walk on the campus Saturday, Sept. 18. At this time, the Stark Campus is hopeful the event will be in-person, but regardless of status, the Stark Heart Walk will certainly meet its No. 1 goal: Raising awareness of heart disease. Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., has been named to the Stark Heart Walk鈥檚 Executive Leadership Team. She said being a part of this year鈥檚 event is meaningful professionally 鈥 and personally. 鈥淏y participating in this walk, you may be helping a friend or a colleague, who has an issue now...

Please join us in congratulating PhD candidates Danielle Jones and Cody Ruiz! Cody received the David B. Smith Scholarship. This award is presented annually in honor of David B. Smith, a magna cum laude graduate of KSU, to recognize exceptional scholarship and teaching.  Danielle received the Mary Ann Stephens and John R. Graham Award for Excellence in Graduate Research and Scholarship. This award is presented annually to one doctoral student underrepresented in his or her discipline. Normally, one award is made each year and is based on the merit of the applicant's contribution to...

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