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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to Host First-Ever Poets for Science Gathering

This November, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Wick Poetry Center will host the inaugural Poets for Science Gathering, an international convening that explores the connection between poetry and science. The three-day event, taking place Nov. 12-14, will bring together poets, scientists, educators, clinicians, students, environmental advocates, policymakers, artists and community members for readings, panels, workshops, performances, participatory events and informal conversations centered on the continuing need for cross-disciplinary exchange and alliance.

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Preserving the Game

Meet the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumni who curate the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s most anticipated exhibit — including a tribute to fellow alum Antonio Gates.

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Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M.

Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing

Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients. 

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Victoria Bylsma

From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist

Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.

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Freshwater crayfish (top left) Lobster (lower left) and crab Tumidocarcinus giganteus (right) from New Zealand

Uncovering the Depths of Decapoda: Meet Kent State’s Expert in Crustacean Evolution

Meet Carrie Schweitzer, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, who since 2000 has been conducting research while teaching geology at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Stark Campus. Her expertise lies in evolution, decapods, crustacea, and invertebrate paleontolog…

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Myron Lard

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment

Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.

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Online map depicting decomposition rates in rivers on a global scale – These maps are hosted on a server at Kent State.

Researchers map aquatic-based, human-driven impacts on climate change

 A study published in the journal Science uses a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to aquatic ecosystems are contributing to the global climate crisis.The study estimates rates of organic-matter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems (a source of carbon e…

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Athalia James

From Passion to Purpose

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

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Mo Duffy

Inspiring Young Minds at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

When it came time to pick a college, Moe Duffy knew two things for certain: she wanted to work with animals and she wanted to stay in Ohio. Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡gave her both. 

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Jessica Clonch

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

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