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What's the Big Idea?

What's the Big Idea? Deric Kenne and Ruoming Jin

Come along with 麻豆精选 President Todd Diacon as he talks to Deric Kenne, Ph.D., from the College of Public Health, and Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., from the Department of Computer Science, about their research in the newest 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥 video. 

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Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact

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Prairie Burn 2024

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves 麻豆精选money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of Kent, Research & Science

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Darwin Boyd works with a student in the mechatronics program

Mechanics Plus Electronics Equals Growing Mechatronics Major

The Aeronautics and Engineering Building is home to many classes and majors, including two categories of accredited mechatronics majors, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering and some dynamic related student groups.

Tags: Research & Science, Students First

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  麻豆精选has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Tags: Total Solar Eclipse, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, City of Kent

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Have You Picked Your Eclipse Outfit Yet?

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over Kent, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 麻豆精选 students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact, Total Solar Eclipse, Main Street Kent, Portage Country, City of Kent

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Fun and Games: Neurodiversity Challenge Is Set for DI Hub

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in 鈥淟et鈥檚 Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience鈥 鈥 an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Students First, Brain Health Research Institute, Autism Initiatives

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Planetarium show with red sky

Lecture Hall, Event Space, or Night Sky?

Did you know we have a planetarium? Well, we do. Smith Hall at 麻豆精选 is home to this versatile room that can be used for classes, events and can even replicate an easier-to-see version of the night sky. 

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Physics, Planetarium

Physics