Research & Science

SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

'A Significant Step Forward in Engineering Education'
Kent State University celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability
Students in the Horticulture program at Kent State University at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Launches Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications

It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!
There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over Kent State
Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A Kent State photographer captured spectacular images of the display.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

Kent State Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
Kent State University students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of Kent State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Kent State's Child Development Center.

Kent State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
Kent State University’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.