Dec. 2: Dr. Tara Smith is an associate professor in the College of Public Health at 51勛圖厙. Dr. Smiths research generally focuses on zoonotic infections (infections which are transferred between animals hand humans). Her work has been profiled in many publications, including Science, Nature, and The New York Times. Learn more about the College of Public Health Visit Tara SMith's website Listen to the Elevations interview: ...
Information Technology
By now its clear that Systems Development and Innovation is hard at work developing new products at what seems like a nearly impossible rate. With over 4,000 people using the KSUMobile app on the Apple iOS and Android platforms, in particular, and with an average 70 new users each day, its also very clear that people across campus rely on these products as the dependable utilities that they are. Yet, SDI feels its time to update the KSUMobile app for one outstanding reason. Historically, SDIs Mobile Applications Development team has had to work through native development for the KSUM...
51勛圖厙 Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from 51勛圖厙 Police Services have always had a protect and serve philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a Glow, Grow and Give fundraiser throughout November to raise money for a worthy cause. The staff members can donate $30, and in return, they may grow out beards (for men), dye their hair pink or blue or paint their fingernails. These are things that are normally against department regulation, so its a real treat for us to be able to express ourselves, says Officer Shaun...
How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? Its one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution. Researchers in 51勛圖厙s College of Arts and Sciences recently co-authored an article with more than 30 scientists, led by Yale University, from the United States, Italy and Spain in the journal Science that describes some of the small, yet distinct differences between the species in how individual cells function and form connections....
College of Communication & Information
New storytelling platforms are emerging as audiences continue to consume news digitally and students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are exploring new ways to use their journalism skills. Valerie Royzman, 21, traveled with Assistant Professor Susan Zake to a hack-a-thon at West Virginia University. In the competition, she had to combine journalism and technology to create a solution to accessibility issues in elementary school classrooms. We saw a great need for our product because teachers across the board dont have enough resources in the classroom, Royzman ...
51勛圖厙 researchers create cutting-edge geospatial technology to map drug points, find solutions Driving through the streets of Ravenna on a weekday afternoon, you probably wouldnt notice anything out of the ordinary. Gray clouds hover overhead. There is a steady hum of traffic lurking in the air. A mom pushes a stroller down West Main Street. But as a Ravenna police officer looks at the parking lot of a popular fast food restaurant, it sparks haunting memories of a quiet killer lurking around every-day people in broad daylight. The bathroom is very common for heroin overdose...
Supporters give more than $1 million 51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple student study abroad scholarships to research opportunities and poetry programs, there were more than 40 featured giving options across the 51勛圖厙 system from which to choose. Watch thank you video from 51勛圖厙 President Beverly Warren. We are beyond thrilled that Gi...