Research & Science
žžÀ² State Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools
The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes—knapping—is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six žžÀ² State researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
žžÀ²â€™s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at žžÀ² State
žžÀ² 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at žžÀ².
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by žžÀ² State students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.
‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.
IN A FLASH: Moon over žžÀ² State
žžÀ² State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the žžÀ² Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.
Feeling Stressed? žžÀ² State’s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting žžÀ²â€™s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.
Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of žžÀ² State’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain
A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that žžÀ² digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.
Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave
For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, žžÀ²â€™s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface.
Talking Teamwork and Innovation
J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at žžÀ², discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things.