Community Impact

ÌÇÐÄVlog Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine
A fiery image, taken by photographer and ÌÇÐÄVlog 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.

Now We’re Cooking with STEM
Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?
Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

Research Forum Discusses Injection Training, Math Belonging and Cooking with STEM
Forum highlights on-campus research in new ways of teaching in nursing, math and STEM.

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?

ÌÇÐÄVlog 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 ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One ÌÇÐÄVlog researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence
Progress continues on the construction of Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

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

Teaching Communication and Compassion at the End of Life
ÌÇÐÄVlog nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.