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A new study led by a Kent State University Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Galápagos Islands, threatening the region’s unique bird species.Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the research is the first to analyze the whole genome of P. downsi populations from the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. The findings highlight the importance of genomic research in understanding biological invasions and offer ways to protect Galápagos’ unique biodiversity.Invasive species like P. downsi ofte...

Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal titled “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.The soil sample study, led by Myron Lard, Ph.D., provides insights into the hazardous byproducts formed from the incident. Lard, who earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Kent State University in 2020, recently completed his doctorate at Lou...

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is preparing to celebrate its annual Honors Week with the following events:Honors Week Poster Session – Tuesday, April 15, 2025Join the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) for the 11th annual Honors Week Poster Session, where undergraduate and graduate students from chemistry and other STEM disciplines will present their research. Participants will showcase their scientific posters and compete for cash prizes!Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025Location: Integrated Sciences Building, Main Street areaTime: 5:30 PM – Opening remarksJu...

Online final grading for Spring 2025 - POT F2 (Second 5 weeks) begins on Thursday, March 27 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Any final grades for Spring 2025 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2025 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, April 3.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grade...

At Kent State University, 80% of students commute to campus daily by car, bus, bike or on foot, often crossing East Main Street, a busy state route with mid-block crossings known for safety risks.Aimee Ward, Ph.D.“I can't believe how scary this street is," Aimee Ward, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, told Kent State Today. “And there are students right there. How is this happening?”  Driven by Kent State students, this collaborative research initiative guided by Ward, addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safe...

Congratulations to undergraduate student Bryce Stoltz who received an Ohio Space Grant Consortium Scholarship in Fall 2024 to work with Dr. Courtney Wagner. In collaboration with Dr. David Singer, the three are searching for magnetotactic bacteria within acid mine drainage samples from Mineral City, Ohio.Courtney Wagner (left) Bryce Stoltz (center) David Singer (right) sample collecting in Mineral CityMagnetotactic bacteria navigate along geomagnetic field lines using magnetic minerals, and these minerals can later be preserved as fossils. Acid mine drainages are potential Early Earth and Mart...

Hello, I’m Dr. Kuldeep Singh, and I’m excited to share some updates from our Hydrogeology Research Group at Kent State University. This year has been full of progress, discovery, and meaningful contributions to our field.Dr. Singh, Negin Sharifabad, Dr. Ghallager, and Dr. Holm celebrating Negin's successful defense of her pore-scale computational studyWe’ve made strides in developing new methods to quantify mineral surface roughness, which could improve contaminant oil recovery and long-term waste storage solutions. Using advanced computational techniques, we’ve gained fresh insights into flui...

David Singer collecting acid mine drainage samples in the Huff Runn Watershed.We’ve been having a fantastic time working on projects related to metal transport in the environment. Chukwudi Nwoko’s dissertation work is focused lead (Pb) and other metals in urban environments which are present due to the legacy of using leaded paint and gasoline. He’s focused on the chemical and physical form (speciation) of Pb in soils and aerosol particles. Chuks received a grant from the Geological Society of America to purchase an air sampler and you’ll sometimes see him on the roof of McGilvrey Hall or arou...

Online final grading for Spring 2025 - POT W1 (First 7 weeks) begins on Thursday, Feb. 27 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Spring 2025 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Any final grades for Spring 2025 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Spring 2025 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, March 6.Submit Final Grades Using Final Grades RosterTo submit final grades via the Final Grades ...

This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage.The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at Kent State University is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight. Last summer, Stauffer worked alongside faculty mentor professor Archana Mehta at the SURE program to support her B.F.A. collection.Stauffer’s award-winning SURE research focused on...