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麻豆精选Biological Sciences Graduate Student Selected for Prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship

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 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship麻豆精选 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate student Prashant Ghimire has been selected for the highly competitive David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship, one of the nation鈥檚 premier postdoctoral programs supporting early-career leaders in conservation science. Ghimire will begin the fellowship following his graduation from 麻豆精选 in August 2026.Ghimire鈥檚 project 鈥淓choes from the Prairie: Developing Conservation Solutions for Declining Grassland Birds in North America鈥 will be conducted at Colorado ...

Council for Exceptional Children

The purpose of the organization is to improve the quality of life for individuals with exceptionalities and their families through professional excellence and advocacy.
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Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent State

Five planes piloted by 麻豆精选students from Rwanda line up before takeoff. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Five 麻豆精选 students from Rwanda who are studying to become professional pilots flew a plane for the first time on June 3. 麻豆精选is known for producing much-needed pilots for the country鈥檚 workforce. Now, the university is helping Rwanda by providing well-trained, in-demand pilots for its national carrier, RwandAir.{"preview_thumbnail":"/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/1201890988.jpg?VersionId=UiCmysParh0JMTCu3dBjuyBFGtWrlIT9&itok=Zop2Dttb","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/1201890988?fl=pl&fe=sh","settings":{"responsive...

Mind Full, or Mindful?

Ever wonder what it means to be 鈥渕indful?鈥 This workshop will help participants gain understanding what mindfulness is and why practicing it is important for well-being. Participants will learn about the benefits of living presently, and develop skills to calm their minds. Participants will also practice skills and be guided through a relaxation exercise. (Length: 60 min) 

June Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness UpdatesJune is Caregiver MonthThis month, we've catered our offerings for caretakers. In honor of June being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, explore the Alzheimer's offering below. And, parents can explore movement ideas for their children this summer using resources in this newsletter. Do What You LoveDo What You Love to End ALZ is a flexible fundraiser that starts with you doing something you love to support the Alzheimer's Association. No matter what your passion is, you can make it a fundraiser to end Alzheimer's. Donate through our dedicated fundraiser page ...

Alumna Elevates Early Childhood Practice, Earns 鈥楬eroes for Children鈥 Award
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Molly Schillace

  Lorain City School District teacher Molly Schillace, 鈥23, (pictured above second from left) was recently celebrated on a county-wide stage with the prestigious Blessing House鈥檚 Heroes for Children Award that included official recognition from the Ohio State Senate. Honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the award celebrates Lorain County employees doing admirable work to improve the lives of children. Schillace, a Westlake, Ohio, native and graduate of the Early Childhood Education program in the College of Education and Human Services, teaches kindergarten a...

Software Development - Minor

The Software Development minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors. The curriculum focuses on web scripting, Java, Python, C#, database and mobile device programming. The minor provides students with hands-on experience and a robust understanding of software development principles across various platforms and languages, preparing them for roles in information technology, programming and systems development.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of core programming principles, including data types, variables, control structures and problem-solving strategies.
  2. Write and debug basic software applications across multiple programming languages.
  3. Apply best practices for database optimization, normalization and secure data handling.
  4. Create and maintain dynamic web applications through scripting technologies that combine client-side and server-side development.
  5. Integrate web-based solutions with back-end databases and application programming interface (API) to enable user interactivity and data processing.
  6. Utilize Python, Java and C# effectively to develop diverse applications, applying language-specific strengths to problem-solving.
  7. Leverage object-oriented programming and reusable code structures for efficient and scalable solutions.
  8. Design, implement, and deploy mobile applications tailored to user needs and compatible with multiple platforms (e.g., iOS, Android).
  9. Integrate mobile applications with external API and services to extend functionality.
  10. Apply secure coding principles to mitigate vulnerabilities across software development projects.
  11. Optimize code for performance, scalability and maintainability.

Admissions for Software Development - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
IT 15000FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 21037WEB SCRIPTING 3
IT 30000PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36305C# PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36306JAVA PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36309PROGRAMMING MOBILE APPLICATIONS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 麻豆精选(in residence).
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  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Help Desk Support - Minor

The Help Desk Support minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors. The curriculum includes coursework focused on computer hardware, usability design, application software, local area network troubleshooting and help desk methods and technologies. The program is flexible to tailor to each student's interests and career goals.

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Minor Requirements
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 12000INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 36308ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
or IT 36314 SEMINAR IN EMERGING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36340HELP DESK SUPPORT 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 麻豆精选(in residence).
Admissions for Help Desk Support - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

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