Congratulations to Kathy Bergh, senior lecturer (pictured left) and Assistant Professor Samantha Jones for being selected by Kent State Lacrosse student-athletes as their Most Valuable Professors.The announcement was made at the lacrosse competition vs St. Francis at Dix Stadium. Senior members of the lacrosse team were asked to name professors who have made the largest impact on their academic success during their time at Kent State University. Bergh and Jones were presented with a hand-written thank you from each student-athlete, along with a Kent State swag bag. ...

Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort has been empowering small-scale farmers using unique farming techniques while preserving cultural heritage. This multi-year, interdisciplinary partnership between universities and communities is making a significant social impact, with far-reaching potential for sustainability.The Chinampa Farming S...

 A new study led by a Kent State University Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Galápagos Islands, threatening the region’s unique bird species. Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the research is the first to analyze the whole genome of P. downsi populations from the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. The findings highlight the importance of genomic research in understanding biological invasions and offer ways to protect Galápagos’ unique biodiversity.Invasive species like P....

Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal titled “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago. The soil sample study, led by Myron Lard, Ph.D., provides insights into the hazardous byproducts formed from the incident. Lard, who earned his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Kent State University in 2020, recently completed his doctorate ...

*This article is a part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and including insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as healthcare, translation and design. Kendric Hood, who earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in computer science at Kent State University, is now a third-year doctoral student and adjunct instructor researching the practical applications of neuromorphic AI models and transformer-based large language mod...

On March 21st, medical students across the country gathered together to learn their fate – residency match following graduation. In Independence, Ohio at Kent State University’s own medical school, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), fourth year podiatric medical students had their own match day celebrations as 100% of eligible students in the class of 2025 learned where they would soon be moving to live and practice over the course of their four-year residency programs.Class of 2025 residents can elect a residency program in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with or without an added credent...