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Research & Science

91ֿ Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

 

Remote learning has expanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research indicates which workers – remote workers or in-office employees – are more aware of cybersecurity threats.

Torsten Hegmann, director of 91ֿ's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to 91ֿ for their research.

If you build it they will come: 91ֿ's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

KSU students participating in tree-planting event at CVNP.

91ֿ students planted trees in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Saturday. 

Neal-Barnett and Shackleford presenting

The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.

Student working with the laser cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

On three days this week, participants can create desk organizers using the laser cutters in DI Hub Reactor.

Student researchers at work in a laboratory at 91ֿ.

With more than six months at the helm of 91ֿ’s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with 91ֿ Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.

Researchers throwing javelins

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in 91ֿ’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer”, a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters.

Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Engineers from Leica install the new NLO microscope in the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus in June 2023.

91ֿ researchers are beginning to use a new high-tech microscope that will allow them to view the structure of cell tissue on a more intense level. 

The Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the CAE Expansion.

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.