It’s a bit hard to explain to someone who hasn’t witnessed it before. With a total solar eclipse coming to our backyards on April 8, I’ve been surprised by the reaction of many who will be in or near the path. “What’s the big deal,” they sometimes say. “Overhyped” is a word I often read in the comments of local eclipse news stories.I get it. I’ve always been a bit of a nerd to all things space. I understand why most people didn’t share my excitement when SpaceX became the first in history to land an orbital class rocket booster in 2015, or when NASA showed us the first images from the $10 bill...

Kent State University’s College of Nursing Assistant Professor Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, wanted to know how nursing students’ biggest fears about going into the nursing profession would translate into artificial intelligence (AI)-generated art. The resulting images that portray a physical representation of the students’ worries about their future profession are prompting discussions.Twelve undergraduate nursing students from Kent State University at Stark were recruited to participate in the research through email. Most of the student participants, regardless of academic year, shared ...

Kent State and the University of Akron went head-to-head during the Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge. Faculty and staff competed against “the school down the road” in the event to promote well-being, comradery and healthy competition. The competition took place from Jan. 22 to Feb. 18, challenging participants to engage in diverse physical activities.  The event was put on with help from Kent State's Recreation and Wellness Services and the University of Akron’s Student Recreation and Wellness Services. The event fostered a sense of community across Kent State campuses and inspired part...