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Solving Pre-WWII Mathematics Problems from the Scottish Cafe
Dec. 11, 2023
Did you know that not one, but two of our Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty members have solved intriguing problems in the famous Scottish Book, considered one of the highest achievements in the field of mathematics? In fact, one of them,…
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South African Students Embraced by Their 'Cousins' Upon Arrival at Kent State
Dec. 1, 2023
Sounds of joyful singing could be heard coming from Oscar Ritchie Hall, when a group of nine students and their professor from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed to Kent State University as part of an exchange program sponsored by the…
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Kent State English Professor Reflects on Authoring New Book
Nov. 20, 2023
Jennifer MacLure's book, The Feeling of Letting Die: Necroeconomics and Victorian Fiction, was released in hardcover and digital on Nov. 2. In this book, MacLure examines the works of authors George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell, Harriet Martineau, Charles Dickens and William Morris…
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Scholars at Risk Network Helps Professors and Researchers Find Refuge and Continue Their Work
Oct. 25, 2023
With conflict and wars happening all around the world, Kent State University wants to help professors, scientists and researchers who are in danger due to political reasons. “The Scholars at Risk Network is set up to help professors and scholars who are in conflict zones or who…
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I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship
Oct. 10, 2023
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at Kent State University, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the U.S. Army Center of Military History for the academic…
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Undergraduate Students Present Summer Research
Sept. 20, 2023
The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.
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MEDCAMP Provides Transformative Experience for Kent State Students
Sept. 5, 2023
Every year, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) organizes an impactful three-day program known as MEDCAMP, aimed at nurturing young minds interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This year, thanks to a new scholarship…
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Summer Study Abroad: Exploring Racial Histories of the United States and South Africa
Aug. 25, 2023
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides…
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Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
Aug. 22, 2023
Kent State researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.
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Atlatl Weapon Use by Prehistoric Females Equalized the Division of Labor While Hunting: Kent State Archaeology Professors Led the Experimental Study
Aug. 16, 2023
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, assistant professor in Kent State’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.
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