Sleep. Caffeine. Academic performance. Each can affect the others. But in what ways? That’s what psychology major Sophia Finizia wanted to know. With the support of her mentor Assistant Professor of Psychology Julie Evey, Ph.D., this Twinsburg resident devised a research project to find some answers. The result? A second-place prize in psychology at the 2021 Undergraduate Symposium on Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors for her presentation, "Caffeine, Sleep, and Grades: A Correlational Study." It has also led to a new phase of ongoing research… this time adding the components...

The expression of gratitude doesn’t just feel good, it has a profound effect on health, happiness, and your overall well-being. In addition to tracking your daily physical activity, the Wellable Gratitude challenge allows you to flex your gratitude muscles by incorporating gratefulness into your everyday life. By completing unique and creative gratitude exercises, you will learn how to cultivate and engage in gratitude during the challenge and beyond. Please note this challenge incorporates physical activity tracking as well as gratitude activities. Active participants will be eligible for ...

Download the KSU Rec-Wellness app today in the Apple Store and on Google Play.  Key features of the app include: Member ID barcode scanning for entry rather than bringing membership ID card. Facility schedules and hours Sign-up for push notifications (facility and class cancellations, program announcements, etc.). Program registration Facility space bookings Faculty/staff can login using their Flashline credentials but DO NOT include “@kent.edu” in the username. ...

Cassie Storlie, Ph.D., associate professor of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences on the Kent Campus, will receive the David K. Brooks, Jr. Distinguished Mentor Award at the ACA Virtual Conference Experience in April. This notable achievement recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an enthusiasm and support for the unique educational experience of mentoring that Brooks himself enjoyed and created through his own career and friendships. Storlie’s expertise centers on issues of career development among marginalized populations, particularly individuals with disabilities and ...

The Enrollment Management team has been working with our campus partners on three exciting initiatives that will make it easier for prospective students and their families as they prepare for college. SCHOLARSHIPUNIVERSE ScholarshipUniverse is a new search portal that will help match students to more than 240 institutional and 6,000 external scholarships. Students can find additional scholarships based on major, academic achievements, financial need, activities, interests and more! Receiving a scholarship is not guaranteed, and scholarships are competitive. Students should apply for...

Kent State University has an extensive list of class options for students. The university also offers numerous training options for faculty and staff through various departments. But where can a member of the Kent State community go to find a self-paced, free course on “Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence,” “Learning LinkedIn for Students” and even “Writing Emails People Want to Read”? What about specifics for a job, like “CSS: Design Systems'' for developers, “Managing Your Anxiety While Presenting” and quick tips on using Excel, PowerPoint, Word or Photoshop? The answer ...

Kent State University is a new charter member of SEA Change, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in which universities commit to their systemic transformation into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where a full range of talent can succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). Kent State joins along with the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Southern Mississippi.     SEA Change, which stands for STEMM Equity Achievement – was started in 2018 to support institutions as th...

Kent State University Professor Will Kalkhoff, Ph.D.,  is studying the brain waves and heart rates of police officers during training exercises to help to improve police performance and increase safety. Kalkhoff is a professor of sociology at Kent State. He is also the executive director of the Electrophysiological Neuroscience Laboratory of Kent and an executive committee member of Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute. He recently conducted a study for the Kent City Police Department to see how a police officer’s performance is impacted by wearing a body camera. This study ...