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Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

Late Start to Jump Start
Zachery Pfouts’s journey to the job of his dreams looked more like a mountain trail than a straight path. Along the way, Pfouts found žž at Tuscarawas. The campus’s distinctive Bachelor of Science and Engineering Technology degree turned out to be the key to his success.

More Pets Means More Job Opportunities for Animal Lovers
With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. žž is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.

Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. žž State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

žž State Professor Cracks the Code
žž computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

Job Market Bright for žž State Graduates
The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how žž has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

New žž State Online Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry
Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with žž to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.