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Fourth grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio spend time in the science lab at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Brain Health Research Institute

Young Brainiacs: I PROMISE Fourth Graders Have Fun Learning Science

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building expansion

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things

An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Students First, Research & Science

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Forest photo by Robert Boyd

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests. 

Tags: Department of Geography, Department of Biological Sciences, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class

IN A FLASH: Learning the Ins and Outs of Patient Care

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other. 

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AI-Generated Images of "artificial intelligence"

How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?

ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?

Tags: Research & Science, Students First

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Mother and baby

Helping Those Who Help New Moms

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

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Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life, Research & Science, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent Student Center

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The Herrick Conservatory by night.

IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow

The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Research & Science, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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Marwan Shalih Maraicar Three Minute Thesis People’s Choice Award winner

Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis

Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the People’s Choice Award winner.

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 Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D.

Biological Anthropology Professor Pairs Brain Research With Mindful Meditation

You may have already known that  reduces stress and anxiety, helps you sleep better and improves your test taking abilities. But, did you know that it shrinks your amygdala, which is the fear response center of the brain?

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