Research & Science

Fossils Reveal a Secret in the Diets of Plant Eating Dinosaurs
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie’s Water Quality
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers. A recent publication in Frontiers in Marine Science shows how researchers in the Great Lakes region are…
When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much
Pet or person, caregiver’s burden is similar, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ researcher finds The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor quality of life. The…
A Weighty Concern
How can we halt the health hazard of childhood obesity? ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ researchers weigh in on their latest findings. By Michael Blanding / ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Magazine

Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Students, Faculty and Staff View the Solar Eclipse
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students, faculty and staff gather outside the Kent Student Center to view the solar eclipse.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Mixes Science Degree with Wine Making for Unique Recipe for Success
Randy Roberts is combining his bachelor’s degree from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ with his experience in infectious diseases to take a fresh approach to wine making.

World First: New Polymer Goes for a Walk When Illuminated
Scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the influence of light.

Students Break Down Barriers for Women Entering STEM Fields
It all started with an idea that is now blossoming into a business, even before three ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students graduate. Kourtney Arnold, from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s College of Education, Health and Human Services, and Asia Frazier and Tiffany Coleman, from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s College of Communication and Info…
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student’s Biology Degree and Experience With Infectious Diseases Helps Him Succeed in Wine Program
Randy Roberts, a student working toward his associate’s degree in enology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Ashtabula, uses his previous degree in biology to help supplement his education.