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Behind the Feathers: Understanding Changing Gut Bacteria of Songbirds
Senior Zoology major and ESDRI Fellow at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, Jami Greb spent the summer studying wild songbirds. Under the guidance of Sangeet Lamichhaney, PhD in the Department of Biological Sciences, Greb participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) progra…
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IN A FLASH: Power to the Pollinators!
Pollinator Day, proudly presented by Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Teaching Fashion Sustainability Through Gameplay
Gabby Adkins graduated from Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ in August 2025 with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising. Prior to that, she spent the summer participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, working under the mentorship of Gargi Bhaduri, PhD on a project that blended fashio…
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From Fungi to Foundations: Exploring Mycelium as a Building Material
For Environmental Studies senior Adam Frymier, summer 2025 was all about growth - both in the lab and in his own skills as a researcher. Under the mentorship of Britta Bielak, Assistant Professor of Interior Design in Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Frymier participate…
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IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
Kent State’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.
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Graduating ESDRI Fellows Reflect on Their Journey and What Comes Next
The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) supports students through their undergraduate Fellows Program. In this program students across any major with interest in environmental science or design come together to form a like-minded, yet diverse, community of sch…
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Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Is the Place to BEE
Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned Â鶹¾«Ñ¡a Bee Campus USA certification. Our healthy on-campus pollinators not only help the environment but also provide opportunities for learning and community engagement.
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Exploring Mycelium-Based Composites: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Materials
A new project funded by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Seed Grant is exploring the potential of mycelium-based composites (MBCs) as a sustainable solution for the built environment. Led by Britta Bielak, NCIDQ (Assistant Professor, College of Architecture a…
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From Seed Grant to Community Impact: The LEAD Project Inspires Young Minds in Akron
In an inspiring initiative that blends education, environmental science, and community outreach, the Local Environment-Based Authentic Discovery (LEAD) project is transforming how students in Akron public schools engage with science. A 2019 Seed Grant from the Environmental Science and Design …
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Sustainability and Social Impact with Indigenous Farming Practices in Mexico
Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort …
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