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Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran

Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at ���������������� (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members. 

‘The World Of Mathematics Can Be Theirs’

Congratulations to Beverly Reed, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent

Links Shared During Today’s Talking With Todd

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IN A FLASH: Traveling With ‘Men On Boats’

“Men On Boats,” presented by students in ����������������’s School of Theatre and Dance, opened on April 18 and will finish its run with a final performance on April 27. The play is a comedy, telling the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers.

Professor Shares How to Understand and Overcome Burnout

Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor of psychology at ����������������, discussed what burnout is and gave a few tips on how to identify and deal with burnout on WBUR's Here and Now.

Counting Steps, Not Just Equations:

Freshman Honors Colloquium Instructor Announced as 2025 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Winner

Karl Uhrig, Ph.D., teaches a Freshman Honors Colloquium (FHC) section for Honors College first-year students entitled “Discourse and Agency.”  In his class, Uhrig assigns readings, films, discussion topics and papers that examine discourse and agency’s role in society, but his course extends beyond fictional examples of both discourse and agency. Uhrig has spent years refining his teaching style to empower students to use their agency to learn in a way they prefer and engage in open discourse with their classmates.

IN A FLASH: The Buzz on Mathematics

The Integration Bee, presented by  ����������������'s Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.

Professor’s Innovations Aim to Advance Fuel Cell Efficiency, Fuel Purity

Yanhai Du, Ph.D., professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ���������������� and administrator for the Sustainable Energy Lab, continues to break ground in energy systems research with a trio of patent accomplishments aimed at advancing the performance and integration of fuel cell technologies.

Students Love Kent’s Nightlife, Food and Events

From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, ����������������’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.

���������������� Experts Float the Physical Impact of Extended Space Travel

On March 18, a watery landing by NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ended an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Two ���������������� professors walk us through the out-of-this-world impact that an extended stay away from gravity can have on the human body.

IN A FLASH: An Investment in Experience

���������������� President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended  the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.