Research & Science

Video: Reasons for Research
×ÔοÊÓÆµ professors discuss the importance of funding collegiate research.

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.

×ÔοÊÓÆµ 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, ×ÔοÊÓÆµ 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? ×ÔοÊÓÆµ researchers weigh in on their latest findings. By Michael Blanding / ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Magazine

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

×ÔοÊÓÆµ Student Mixes Science Degree with Wine Making for Unique Recipe for Success
Randy Roberts is combining his bachelor’s degree from ×ÔοÊÓÆµ 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 ×ÔοÊÓÆµ have developed a new material that can undulate and therefore propel itself forward under the influence of light.
