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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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Political Science Graduate Student Awarded USIP Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship
July 28, 2023
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) recently announced its 2023-24 cohort of Peace Scholar Fellows and a Kent State University graduate student is one of the 21 award…
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Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
May 25, 2023
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.
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Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development
April 11, 2023
What determines your social behavior as you develop into an adult? While this is a complex question to answer, understanding how the brain develops can provide critical insights.
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Kent State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
Feb. 23, 2023
Kent State University faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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