Faculty Profile: Kelsey Pytlik, M.S. IAKM - User Experience

Kelsey Pytlik serves as an adjunct professor for the Kent State University School of Information, teaching courses in UX, UX principles and concepts, principles of interaction and more.

Pytlik completed her UX master’s degree in 2011 but returned to the iSchool four years later to teach. She was inspired to do so after attending a UX conference and running into a familiar face.

“I was still trying to figure out what I wanted to do,” Pytlik said. “I ran into one of my professors and they invited me to become an adjunct professor and here I am.”

Faculty Profile: Dong Whi Yoo, Ph.D. - User Experience

As one of the newest faculty members in the iSchool, Professor Dong Whi Yoo is encouraging students to see the potential of interdisciplinary research.

Professor Yoo is an assistant professor in the iSchool, teaching courses such as Introduction to UX Design and UX in Practice.

Yoo has researched the interaction between artificial intelligence and mental health, as well as human-computer interaction. More specifically, he analyzed the relationship between mental health and college students during his doctorate at Georgia Tech.

Electronics recycling truck outside of CAED building

Wednesday, March 20th, from 7:30am - 3pm, is the final E-cycle electronics recycling event of the spring. Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. ...

Cindy Widuck

 After 12 years with the College of Public Health, Cindy Widuck is retiring from her role as associate lecturer in May 2024.What do you do at Kent State’s College of Public Health?I teach and work with the community. I teach a variety of classes but mostly community outreach and development. I try to incorporate active learning into my classes. My favorite class is always service learning. It is such a great class to guide students through public health projects, civic responsibilities, and personal growth.What is your latest research/project?I started a community/school garden with my co...

Slices of bread spilled on a sidewalk

On Friday, March 15 the School of Art awarded prizes for the 2024 Student Annual Exhibition. Guest juror, Sam Adams, made selections for Best in Show ($1,000), First Runner-Up ($500) and Second Runner-Up ($250). The exhibition is open March 12-20, 2024, and is free to students and the public.  2024 Student Annual Exhibition WinnersBest in Show  Vic Williams, "Sardine Party" First Runner UpCalvin Dent, "Brights" Second Runner UpCara Ridge, "Peanut Holder" Best in Show, GraduateHannah Faas, "I’ll cry if I want to" First Runner Up, GraduateKeenan O’Toole, "...

photo of Scott-Toepfer article

What do you do at Kent State’s College of Public Health?I am the assistant director of academic advising and student services. Why do you like working at Kent State (and in CPH)?I am surrounded by the most caring students, staff and faculty at Kent State. I jokingly refer to the College of Public Health as the "college of do-gooders.” Their dedication to the well-being of others is truly inspiring. What is your favorite part of your job?I have the privilege of discussing what students care most about and what they want to do with their life. There is no greater joy than watching some...

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