Research & Science
IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus
It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the Kent State University community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event 鈥 the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill
Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, 鈥淓nvironmental Science: Processes & Impacts,鈥 detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.
Kent State Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools
The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes鈥攌napping鈥攊s traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six Kent State researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
Kent State University鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at Kent State
第一吃瓜网 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at Kent State University.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by Kent State students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.
鈥業 Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting鈥
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot鈥檚 design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.
IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State
Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the Kent State University Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.
Learning Locally to Succeed Globally
My name is Nicholas Baird, and I鈥檓 currently studying mechatronics engineering. I graduate in spring 2025. One of the biggest reasons I chose Kent State University to pursue my degree is because it鈥檚 right in my hometown. Growing up here, I was familiar with the campus, the community and 鈥
Feeling Stressed? Kent State鈥檚 Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting Kent State University鈥檚 groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.