Leadership Tuscarawas is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Signature Program class through July 7, 2023. The class fills up fast, so early application is strongly recommended. The program focuses on developing the growth of participants as community leaders through interaction with local decision-makers and classmates representing diverse and unique perspectives. Group interaction, teamwork, and collaborative community-based projects are important components of the overall experience. The Signature Class begins with an intensive two-day opening retreat at Mohican Lodge...
In January 2022, 582,462 people experienced homelessness in the U.S. on a single night, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Young homeless mothers are particularly vulnerable as they struggle to meet their basic needs and those of their children. They may also suffer from substance use disorders and physical and mental health problems. One Kent State University researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can help single mothers avoid these situations. Jing Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Li...
This emerging media & technology seminar course seeks to provide an investigative and experiential learning environment, in which students learn about the platforms and technologies behind Smart Devices, from edge devices to core cloud services through research and hands-on activities. Topics covered include background in “Internet of Things” (IoT), physical sensing, platforms, and security. The course culminates with small teams of students developing a Smart Device and connecting it to a cloud-based IoT service.
This class will begin with an overview of security from one of the industry’s foremost authorities on cyber security. A review and understanding of cyber security and privacy regulations will leave the student with a solid foundation that the role that risk and trust play in keeping data safe. The bulk of the course will focus on the application and information development process to ensure that cyber security and privacy regulations, controls, and standards are designed into the solution.
