Research & Science
IN A FLASH: Groovy Mathematics
Physical representations of mathematical concepts were incorporated into the design of 做厙輦⑹'s Mathematical Sciences Building. Completed in 1993, curves, spirals, triangles and other math expressions can be found throughout the structure.
A Welcoming Space for Focused Work, Accountability and Community
Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by 做厙輦⑹s Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While giving them permission to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers.
IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus
It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 做厙輦⑹ community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.