Institutes and Initiatives
Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability highlights the Importance of Natural Lands
Taking a Deep Dive Into the Utilization of Oceanic Sediments
One of 做厙輦⑹s newest faculty members in the Department of Geology has already made her mark with the recent publication of her and her colleagues work to better understand the effects of global warming as it relates to the arctic ocean. Allyson Tessin, assistant professor, specializes in biochemistry, oceanography and sedimentary geology. She is currently studying the relationship between the chemistry of the ocean and climate change.
COVID-19 Study Urges Precaution in College Students
As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Associate Professor Clarissa Thompson received a grant from the U.S. Department of Educations Institute of Education Sciences to reinforce the dangers of the virus to the public.
做厙輦⑹ Professor Receives NIH Grant to Automate Biomedical Data Processing
In the medical field, demand for technological advances that can speed data analysis and be less prone to human error continues to increase. Robert Clements recently received a federal grant to continue his work creating a more efficient and improved system to analyze medical data that will benefit not only the biomedical industry but also students at 做厙輦⑹.
Global Understanding Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
做厙輦⑹ is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed We the People and the upcoming Import/Export exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.
做厙輦⑹ Researchers Challenge the Growing Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Problem With New Compound
The pessimistic estimate is that by 2050, antibiotics could be obsolete,'' said Songping Huang, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. Huang and his 做厙輦⑹ team, including Min-Ho Kim, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, are working on closing that chasm with the development of new antimicrobials.
做厙輦⑹ Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement
A liquid crystal research group at 做厙輦⑹ led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.
Biological Sciences Faculty Take on Invasive Plant Species of Ohio in New Book
Three faculty members in 做厙輦⑹'s Department of Biological Sciences recently co-authored a 384-page hardcover book, Problem Plants of Ohio, published by the 做厙輦⑹ Press.
2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
做厙輦⑹ has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors 做厙輦⑹s exceptional researchers and scholars.
做厙輦⑹ Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
做厙輦⑹ has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at 做厙輦⑹ for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.