Research & Science
ÂÌñÉçStudents Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success
Two ÂÌñÉç undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the ÂÌñÉçwomen’s soccer team.
ÂÌñÉçFaculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
ÂÌñÉç's research impact continues to expand, with many faculty members recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, according to research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars.
ÂÌñÉçNursing Students Fine-Tune Skills with AI-Powered VR Simulation
The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.
From Ice Age to Our Age
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in ÂÌñÉç’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at Kent State, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
Students and Scholars Create Memorable Learning Experiences
Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.
IN A FLASH: This is CHEM-O-WEEN!
The fifth annual Chem-O-Ween, presented by Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was its biggest and most exciting to date. It featured Halloween-themed activities, contests and four different themed rooms hosting fun and fascinating scientific demonstrations.
Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students
ÂÌñÉç's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the ÂÌñÉç Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of ÂÌñÉçfaculty and students.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for ÂÌñÉç’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.