College of Arts and Sciences
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Researchers to Launch Three New Studies to Monitor Lake Erie
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers will launch three new studies of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in Lake Erie this spring as part of an overall $2 million water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents. Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie can produce toxins that make water hazardous to dr…
College of Arts & Sciences
Clyde Meets With 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Choose Ohio First Scholars
State Representative Kathleen Clyde, who represents Central and Southern Portage County in Ohio’s 75th District, met with 30 of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Choose Ohio First scholarship students on Friday (February 13) in the Kent Student Center to discuss a wide range of issues. After a brief presen…
College of Arts & Sciences
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Science Students to Benefit from Scholarships from National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Scholarships for Broadening Participation in the Sciences Program with funding to annually provide 21 scholarships of $5,000 each for undergraduate students. The scholarship program, led by Committee Chair Jonathan Maletic,…
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SPCS Professor Challenges Students to Reflect on Empathy and Compassion
Karen Cunningham, associate professor with the Center for Applied Conflict Management (now the School of Peace and Conflict Studies) at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, was recently asked by YES! Magazine to write an article for their online issue on a creative assignment she gave to her Applied Conflict…
College of Arts & Sciences
Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Mark Bracher Professor of English College of Arts and Sciences 1985-present Mark Bracher is a professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on how literary studies can promote social justice and psychological development. Bracher investiga…
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Makes Sick Children Feel like Princesses
Brianna Ali Arko uses princess magic to turn frowns upside down for children battling cancer. Ali Arko is in the pre-medicine program in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. She volunteers for a non-profit group called, A Special Wish Foundation Inc., Cleveland Chapter. …
College of Arts & Sciences
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Psychology Professor Invited To White House Workshop
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Psychology Professor John Dunlosky will participate in the White House Workshop on Bridging Neuroscience and Learning on Friday, Jan. 23, in Washington D.C. Dunlosky will provide expert input about the current state of research relevant to neuroscience-based interventions for …
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Undergraduate Student Enhances His Research Through Study Abroad Experience
51³Ô¹ÏÍø student Andrew Wyatt’s research evolved from flipping through pages of scholarly writing in Kent, Ohio, to viewing the walls of historic museums and libraries in Trieste, Italy. With the help of his participation in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s annual Undergraduate Research Symposium,…
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s James Blank Appointed New Dean of Its College of Arts and Sciences
James L. Blank, Ph.D., interim dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the new dean of the college. The announcement was made by Todd Diacon, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Blank, who has been serving as interim dean since No…
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s SOLE Center Researchers to Study Informal STEM Learning Experiences With NSF Grant
While most can agree that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences outside of school can be exciting and engaging for young people, there is much that isn’t known about its impact on short-term and long-term learning. How can it best be connected to what students are learn…
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