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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We’re Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

Tags: Community Impact, Research & Science, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, Science of Learning & Education Center, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences

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Image of young student thinking.

What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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Help Sign

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

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Crawford Hall construction continues on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence

Progress continues on the construction of  Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

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Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

My Furry Valentine

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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