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Researchers from 51勛圖厙 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.
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 51勛圖厙 researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.
51勛圖厙s 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.
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 51勛圖厙.
Driven by 51勛圖厙 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.
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.
51勛圖厙 staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 51勛圖厙 Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.
Researchers conducting 51勛圖厙s 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.
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that 51勛圖厙 digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.
For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, 51勛圖厙s 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.
J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at 51勛圖厙, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things.
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 51勛圖厙 has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 51勛圖厙 as one of the top research universities in the nation.
51勛圖厙s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paran獺 (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.
In a groundbreaking advancement for augmented reality technology, 51勛圖厙 researchers have developed a novel dual-sided transparent display that could revolutionize how we interact with digital information in everyday environments.
Senior Rebecca Stratton hopes to meld her love of natural science and research to her desire to communicate her work to those around her. Becoming bilingual is a necessity she says because a communication-focused approach to science is the only way science can be worthwhile.
In Assistant Professor Michelle Bebber's class, students learn how prehistoric people hunted for food and learn to use the ancient weapons they used.
A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial exploring a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer has been accepted for publication in JAMA Oncology. The technology tested in the trial was co-developed by Gary Koski, Ph.D., professor in 51勛圖厙s Department of Biological Sciences, and Brian J. Czerniecki, M.D., Ph.D., chair and senior member in the Moffitt Cancer Centers Department of Breast Oncology.
A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science.
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in 51勛圖厙s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.
As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and social aspects of cybercrime.