College of Arts and Sciences
Robin Selinger Elected to APS Board of Directors
On Nov. 15, Physics Professor Robin Selinger, Ph.D., a member of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91ֿ was elected to the American Physical Society (APS) Board of Directors. Her three-year term begins on Jan. 1, 2020. The Am…
91ֿ Researchers Find a Way to Potentially Conquer Cancer Drug Resistance
An article published by 91ֿ researchers in a high-impact journal may help to develop more effective drug treatments for one type of invasive breast cancer. Breast cancer affects nearly 250,000 Americans every year, killing more than 41,000, according to the United States Centers f…
Empathy Researchers to Speak at 91ֿ on Dec. 5
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 91ֿ, in partnership with the national public radio affiliate WKSU 89.7 FM and the KSU Brain Health Research Institute, will host the first of a two-part distinguished speaker series “How Science Can Hel…
91ֿ’s Wick Poetry Center to Debut National Interactive Exhibit in Support of 50th Commemoration of May 4
91ֿ’s Wick Poetry Center is set to debut its “Armed With Our Voices” exhibit this week in Austin, Texas, as part of the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference. The exhibit provides a powerful form of cross-generational connection that engages users in the events of May 4, 1970, and the importance of peace, conflict resolution and student activism today.
91ֿ Biologist Lands NIH Grant to Research Cannabinoids’ Effect on Sleep Cycles
There are two cycles most people can’t avoid — sleep and the news. And If you’re awake, you can’t help hearing the news reporting about cannabinoids. A 91ֿ researcher may soon have news about how these substances affect our body’s natural clock. Dr. Eric Mintz, Professor of Biological Scienc…
91ֿ and University of Akron Team Up to Develop Online Treatment for Neurological Condition
Researchers at 91ֿ and the University of Akron have partnered to develop a new intervention program for a relatively common but largely unrecognized neurological condition. Dr. Doug Delahanty, Professor of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Associate V…
91ֿ Healthcare Design Researcher Receives $2.47 Million to Design Safer and More Efficient Level I Trauma Rooms
Traumatic injuries are the third leading cause of death nationally and the first in Americans age 44 and younger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Level I trauma rooms are intended to stabilize and save the lives of patients with the most severe traumatic injuries. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has awarded a $2.47 million grant to Sara Bayramzadeh, a 91ֿ researcher, to help create trauma rooms that support staff in saving patients’ lives.
Collaborative 91ֿ Team Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Develop and Implement Drug Prevention Infrastructure in Three Ohio Counties
91ֿ’s College of Public Health is teaming up with the Department of Computer Science to develop and implement drug prevention infrastructure in Portage, Geauga and Lake counties.
