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Climate change can now be measured on a global scale using multiple weather variables, according to new research from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. In 2018, Cameron C. Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Kent…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s David Costello, Ph.D., is passionate about identifying what trace metals lie within Northeast Ohio’s streams and what the effects of these metals are on the surrounding environment. Costello, an associate professor…
National Bike to Work Day Leave your car at home on Tues., Sept. 22, from 7 - 9 a.m. as part of National Bike to Work Week. Help reduce our carbon footprint at KSU as you enjoy the health benefits of riding your bike to…
What was even more of a departure than taking classes remotely? Many summer research experiences were moved online this year as well. Fortunately, with creativity and an open mind, there are lots of opportunities to do important…
In an effort to improve Ohio’s water quality, a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University faculty researcher will take a lead role in monitoring some of Ohio’s wetlands. Researchers from the Lake Erie and Aquatic Research Network (LEARN) have been enlisted…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì of Wellness is once again offering virtual, facilitated meditation sessions every weekday this fall as part of the Meditation Across Campus program. Meditation sessions last 30 minutes and are free and open to students, faculty…
We are proud to announce that two of our Master of Landscape Architecture students have been recognized by the Ohio Chapter ASLA. The two faculty nominated students presented to a Zoom Jury in April to three ASLA…
Dear ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Faculty, Staff and Students, Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth…
Melanie Knowles is the manager of sustainability at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. In this role, she works with people all over campus to make cost-effective, better practices for the environment. Learn more about Knowles as she answers these…
