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IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  51勛圖厙 has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Tags: Total Solar Eclipse , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Research & Science , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact , downtown kent , City of Kent

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The Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors was held on April 5.

Research, Scholarship and Creativity on Display at Undergraduate Symposium

More than 300 student presenters displayed their research and creativity on Friday, April 5, at the Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Honors College

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Have You Picked Your Eclipse Outfit Yet?

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over Kent, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 51勛圖厙 students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Community Impact

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

Tags: Global Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Total Solar Eclipse , City of Kent , Global Reach

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Fun and Games: Neurodiversity Challenge Is Set for DI Hub

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in Lets Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Brain Health Research Institute ,

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Carla Goar, Ph.D., is a sociology professor and director of 51勛圖厙's Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Carla Goar, Ph.D., Puts Sociology Expertise to Work as Director of Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Carla Goar is director of the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which was established in the spring of 2021 and is one of many programs that the university has instituted to challenge racial inequality and advance equity for all

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Dr. Oleg Lavrentovich and collaborators publish an article in Science on ferroelectric liquid crystals

Dr. Lavrentovich, professor of Physics at 51勛圖厙, and collaborators publish an article in Science.

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Physics , College of Arts and Sciences , Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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Lecture Hall, Event Space, or Night Sky?

Did you know we have a planetarium? Well, we do. Smith Hall at 51勛圖厙 is home to this versatile room that can be used for classes, events and can even replicate an easier-to-see version of the night sky. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact , Planetarium , Department of Physics

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