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51勛圖厙 Experts Float the Physical Impact of Extended Space Travel
On March 18, a watery landing by NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ended an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Two 51勛圖厙 professors walk us through the out-of-this-world impact that an extended stay away from gravity can have on the human body.

We All Have an Origin Story
As part of 51勛圖厙s 55-Year Commemoration of May 4, 1970, Mahli Mechenbier, a senior lecturer at 51勛圖厙 at Geauga's Twinsburg Academic Center will present Operation: Babylift: A 50-Year Retrospective and Personal History on May 3 at 1 p.m. with her father, retired Maj. General Ed Mechenbier. Mahli Mechenbier was one of the children from Vietnam the U.S. Government brought to the United States for adoption by American families by after Saigon was overun by advancing Viet Cong troops in 1972.

Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery and Innovation
A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 51勛圖厙 on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
IN A FLASH: Groovy Mathematics
Physical representations of mathematical concepts were incorporated into the design of 51勛圖厙's Mathematical Sciences Building. Completed in 1993, curves, spirals, triangles and other math expressions can be found throughout the structure.

Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelors degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 51勛圖厙 was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.

IN A FLASH: 51勛圖厙's Emerging Creatives Visit Columbus
Student costume designers from 51勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference.

51勛圖厙 Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During Universitys 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 51勛圖厙, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus
It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 51勛圖厙 community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

51勛圖厙 Students Training Reaches New Heights at Ohios Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
51勛圖厙s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

19 51勛圖厙 Programs Recognized Among Nations Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 51勛圖厙 programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.