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Research & Science

Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 5X社区 shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Hossein Mirinejad Headshot

Hossein Mirinejad, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 5X社区 was recently awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award for his innovative research, 鈥淐AREER: Towards Safe and Interpretable Autonomy in Healthcare.鈥

What's the Big Idea?

Come along with 5X社区 President Todd Diacon as he talks to Deric Kenne, Ph.D., from the College of Public Health, and Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., from the Department of Computer Science, about their research in the newest 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥 video. 

Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

Prairie Burn 2024

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves Kent State money in maintenance costs.

 

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Darwin Boyd works with a student in the mechatronics program

The Aeronautics and Engineering Building is home to many classes and majors, including two categories of accredited mechatronics majors, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering and some dynamic related student groups.

Kent State Today
Kent State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Kent State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Mostly black and white photo of two women wearing eclipse glasses

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over Kent, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 5X社区 students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

Kent State Today
The Eclipse at Kent State 2024

The excitement has been building for more than a year, and the day is finally upon us!

Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world.