State Authorization Contact
Cathy Walsh Associate
Director, Business Operations and Compliance
stateauthorization@kent.edu
Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the Kent State University Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.A Lifelong Learner with a Passion for Words and PlayHailing from Youngstown, Ohio, Joe has lived a life filled with rich experiences, from serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War to a 31-year teaching career in special education and social studies. Despite grappling with severe PTSD, Joe found solace and inspiration through couns...
DI Fellows Think Tank
Do you have a problem that needs a solution? Are you looking for fresh ideas, a new perspective, or feedback on a personal/academic project? Then stop by our DI Fellows Think Tank! These free and open, drop-in sessions give you the chance to bring your challenges, projects, or ideas to a team of our innovative DI Fellows. Whether you need help refining an idea, visualizing a solution, or figuring out which maker tools to use to prototype your project, the DI Fellows are here to offer guidance and support.
DI HUB Custom Programs
Beyond our standard DI HUB tours and workshops, you can also work with our staff to develop custom experiences for groups, courses, or events related to maker technologies, design innovation, design thinking, human-centered design, or collaboration. To discuss the possibilities, please contact our Outreach Program Officer Sarah McMahon.
DI HUB Workshops
DI HUB workshops offer a hands-on opportunity to explore, learn, and experiment with a wide range of maker technologies and creative processes. Whether you're interested in 3D printing, laser cutting, or interdisciplinary problem-solving, our workshops are designed to provide practical skills and inspiration to help you push boundaries.
Former Kent State University football player and two-time Golden Flash graduate Nick Saban, who went on to become college football’s most successful coach, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2025 class, the National Football Foundation announced Friday. Saban graduated from Kent State with his bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1973 and earned his Master of Education degree in health and physical education in 1975. While at Kent State, he was a safety on the Golden Flashes football team and was a member of the 1972 squad that won the unive...
DI HUB Group Orientation
Introduce your group to the DI HUB and activate their memberships with a group orientation! This one-hour session includes a 20-minute guided tour of our makerspaces and resources, giving your group a comprehensive overview of everything the DI HUB has to offer. Once completed, your group's DI HUB memberships will be activated, granting them immediate access to our facilities and tools. Schedule your group orientation today and kickstart their hands-on learning experience!
Welcome to “In the News,” where Kent State University’s values, culture, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all are evident in these media stories that highlight Kent State’s faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. The university and its experts are frequently featured in the news media. Here is a selection of recent media coverage, raising Kent State’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally. Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, ‘Brain Rot’ Is All About Mindless Online ContentIdeastream Public Media’s “Sound of Ideas”Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., profess...
Course Fees
KSU faculty and staff can make it easier for their students to access DI HUB equipment and materials by utilizing course fees for Reactor purchases. To set this up, work with your department’s business manager to complete our Reactor IDC Pre-Authorization form. Once approved, each student will receive a declining balance on their DI HUB account from which they can purchase machine time or materials. At the end of the semester, our staff will total the expenses and process an IDC from the designated index.
Spark Grants
Designed specifically for students, these grants empower innovators to turn their ideas into reality using the equipment, tools, supplies, and resources available in the DI HUB. Whether you're prototyping an innovative product or solution, participating in a design challenge or competition, researching a new process or application, or creating a unique piece of art, Spark Grants provide the financial support you need to make your project a reality.