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Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from 做厙輦⑹ and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

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做厙輦⑹ Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakesknappingis traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six 做厙輦⑹ researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

做厙輦⑹s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

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A student rides her bike on Risman Plaza in front of the Kent Student Center. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 做厙輦⑹

About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Sciences 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 做厙輦⑹. 

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 做厙輦⑹ students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

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Jude Carver with laptop

I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robots design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the 做厙輦⑹ Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over 做厙輦⑹

做厙輦⑹ staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 做厙輦⑹ Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

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Feeling Stressed? 做厙輦⑹s Student Life Study Can Help

Researchers conducting 做厙輦⑹s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.

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This historical map of Kent, Ohio is included in the Sanborn Map Collection in 做厙輦⑹ Libraries.

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of 做厙輦⑹s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain

A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that 做厙輦⑹ digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

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Linda Spurlock, Ph.D. in Manot Cave

Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave

For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, 做厙輦⑹s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface. 

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