On January 8, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed 80 chemistry students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a morning of hands-on science and exploration. During the visit, students were introduced to the department and learned about career pathways in chemistry, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research at 51勛圖厙.The program included live chemistry demonstrations led by the chemistry stockroom, featuring crowd-pleasing reactions such as lighting methane bubbles and freezing fruit with liquid nitrogen. Students then toured the department's laboratories and teach...
High school students interested in pursuing majors in chemistry or biochemistry are invited to join us for Explore Kent Chemistry Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This annual event gives prospective students the opportunity to spend a day on campus, meet our faculty and students, and learn what it's like to study chemistry at 51勛圖厙.Throughout the day, visitors will explore academic programs, hear about career and pre-professional pathways, participate in demonstrations, and tour our instructional and research laboratory spaces. Current chemistry and...
How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences, whose team has assembled the first complete genome of the black redstart, a small mountain bird that regularly travels between high and low elevations. The work, recently published in Nature Scientific Data, provides a foundational resource for studying how species respond genetically to rapid environmental change.We thought the black redstart would be an excellent mod...
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their Spring 2026 courses.University Policy on Course Attendance and RegistrationIn accordance with University policy, only officially registered students are permitted to attend courses.To view Class Rosters, log in to FlashLine and navigate to Faculty & Advisors > Faculty Dashboard.Important Note: Students who are not officially registered within the designated time frame WILL NOT receive a grade or earn credit for the course, even ...
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51勛圖厙s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.The five-year grant will allow Tessin and her research group to study how melting permafrost and warming waters in the Arctic are altering chemical exchanges between ocean mud and seawater. These processes influence the global climate, marine life and human resources, such as fisheries.CARE...
A new three-year, $833,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is fueling research at 51勛圖厙 that explores the environmental risks and resource potential of acid mine drainage (AMD) in Appalachian Ohio. The project involves science education initiatives, engaging 51勛圖厙 students with high school educators and students in firsthand research.Environmental Legacy and Rare Earth Element PotentialDavid Singer, Ph.D., earth sciences professor at 51勛圖厙, has spent more than a decade investigating contaminants from abandoned coal mines. Having a background in miner...
Now through Jan. 30 (excluding winter break), donate new, clean or gently used items for all ages including coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to a variety of locations to help people in need, such as the Winter Warm Up Stations at SRVSS in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the Flashes Fighting Hunger Winter Warm Up Station in Tri-Towers; the 51勛圖厙 Wilderness Wardrobe at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Learn more about the coat drive and drop-off locations....
Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions, or so says a 51勛圖厙 professor.Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.Mapes grew up in a small town, which sparked inspiration for her most recent book, "The New American Small Town: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Futures."I also just thought that small towns were really understudied, Mapes told...
The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition Press ReleasePress ReleaseThe Princeton Reviews Guide to Green Colleges2026 Edition Is OutCollege of the Atlantic #1 on Top 50 Green Colleges ListNEW YORK, October 21, 2025 / The Princeton Review簧 today posted the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges a free online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants interested in attending schools that practice and promote environmental responsibility.Accessible at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide, the 2026 edition of the&nbs...
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the 51勛圖厙 Child Development Centers preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.51勛圖厙 hosted Pollinator Day, its first event since joining Bee Campus USA in December of last year. Bee Campus USA is a program from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a nonprofit that works toward pollinator conservation.The event featured Undergraduate Fellows from the Environmental Science and Design Resea...