Kent State’s New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight
Unlike conventional labs, the outdoor aviary mimics natural environmental conditions, providing access to natural light, fresh air and varying microbial exposures, making it possible to study animals in conditions more reflective of their natural environments. The facility includes 11 rooms outfitted with heating, ventilation and advanced monitoring systems, including plans for AI-assisted behavioral tracking.
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College of the Arts
This spring, Kent State School of Art M.F.A. alumni Violet Maimbourg successfully defended her thesis during the school's annual M.F.A. thesis exhibition, where she presented a number of carnival-themed works featuring sculptures and some kinetic pieces. Maimbourg's body of work often features pieces depicting at once amusing and painful themes, created to reflect upon her ongoing journey of healing. In an article written by Christopher Johnston of CAN Journal titled "Violet Maimbourg invites you to step into her colorful, compelling carnival of art," Miambourg expanded on the rationale b...
Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
As a newly certified Green Roof Professional with a background in biology and ecology, Manning envisions continuing to utilize her expertise to assess insect communities on green roofs, providing valuable insights for ecological health and urban sustainability. She’s committed to bridging science with community engagement for a greener, healthier future.
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Lucas Bartinelli
"This experience has been so incredible. Being able to meet new people while also experiencing and learning about the land, organisms, and indigenous culture has been truly eye opening. Australia has some of the most unique plants and animals, and focuses so strongly on conservation and sustainability, making it such breath of fresh air for me as well as the rest of my peers on this trip. The opportunity to study abroad is one I'm always grateful for and will stick with me forever."
The old saying is that education opens doors, but for Allison "Alli" Coneglio, education did something even more profound; it led her through the door and back home again.As a recent graduate of Kent State University, Alli’s journey is the ultimate realization of a vision planted years ago. Today, she is walking back through the doors of the Nordonia Hills City School District—not as a student carrying books, but as an Intervention Specialist at Rushwood Elementary. Her homecoming marks a triumphant milestone for an innovative partnership between Kent State University and Nordonia City Schools...