Year of Science
žžÀ² College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!
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After years of remote sensing work, Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences at žžÀ², and his research team recently shared their development of new cost-efficient methodologies that may lead to much safer…
New Methodologies Developed in žžÀ² State Geology Professor's Lab Improve Monitoring of Lakes and Oceans
After years of remote sensing work, Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences at žžÀ², and his research team recently shared their development of new cost-efficient methodologies that may lead to much safer…Image
A žžÀ² researcher with a background in safety training models — and a very personal motivation — has devised a method to help some children with food allergies stay safe, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) just granted him the funding to test it.
NIH Funds žžÀ² State Psychologist’s Project to Teach Children Food Allergy Safety Skills
A žžÀ² researcher with a background in safety training models — and a very personal motivation — has devised a method to help some children with food allergies stay safe, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) just granted him the funding to test it.Image
Science is complex, and it’s difficult to discuss it with children under the best circumstances; it’s even more difficult when they are hungry. Two žžÀ² researchers may have cooked up a way to solve both of those problems, and the National Science Foundation…
NSF Awards žžÀ² State Researchers $1.3 Million to Nourish Children’s Minds, Fill Their Bellies
Science is complex, and it’s difficult to discuss it with children under the best circumstances; it’s even more difficult when they are hungry. Two žžÀ² researchers may have cooked up a way to solve both of those problems, and the National Science Foundation…Image
Bridget Mulvey, Ph.D., associate professor of science education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and David Singer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently merged real geology research…
Research Initiative Pilot Project Shows Akron Children What Being a Scientist Is All žžÀ²
Bridget Mulvey, Ph.D., associate professor of science education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and David Singer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently merged real geology research…
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $914,000 grant to žžÀ² to lead a collaborative research project to study how and at what rate the geographically most widespread native conifer in the eastern United States, the Eastern Red Cedar tree…
žžÀ² State Biological Sciences Researchers to Lead Study on the Effects of the Spreading Eastern Red Cedars
The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $914,000 grant to žžÀ² to lead a collaborative research project to study how and at what rate the geographically most widespread native conifer in the eastern United States, the Eastern Red Cedar tree…Image
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of žžÀ²â€™s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
New Director Named for žžÀ² State’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of žžÀ²â€™s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.Image
Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., anthropology professor and chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at žžÀ², is involved in a collaborative research project to examine heart disease in gorillas.
Understanding What Makes Captive Gorilla Hearts Tick
Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., anthropology professor and chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at žžÀ², is involved in a collaborative research project to examine heart disease in gorillas.Image
Gracen Gerbig and Hayley Shasteen, both žžÀ² students in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, considered the nation’s premier undergraduate award in the natural sciences, math and engineering. They were…
Two žžÀ² State A&S Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Gracen Gerbig and Hayley Shasteen, both žžÀ² students in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, considered the nation’s premier undergraduate award in the natural sciences, math and engineering. They were…Image
As if graduating with your Ph.D., starting a National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowship, getting married in Nepal and organizing an international research seminar wasn’t already a full plate for žžÀ² doctoral student Greta Babakhanova, how about a…