College of Communication & Information

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 Real-world experience holds immense importance in the dynamic landscape of education. At Kent State University, class partnerships serve as vital conduits for students to immerse themselves in practical applications of their learning.In Spring 2024, under the guidance of dedicated professors, students across various disciplines collaborated with partners such as the Akron Community Foundation, Kent State Athletics, the Kent State IT Department and Keep Ohio Beautiful.These partnerships provided students with hands-on experience and fostered meaningful connections between each other and t...

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Each year the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) hosts a competitive request for proposals which are reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel, awarding seed grants with funding up to $12,000 for multidisciplinary research related to ESDRI’s wide-ranging areas of focus. These seed grants provide funds for preliminary or early-stage research, facilitating the building blocks to apply for extramural funding.The application cycle for seed grants is typically early spring. To apply, at least one person from the research team must be an ESDRI affiliated faculty ...

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