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The following experts from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas…
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![Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients. Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Ridgel%20-%20USE%20ON%20HOME%20PAGE%20resized%201500x800.jpg?VersionId=xIFeySjUpXy8fmANWo5r5jvKi3yRzTeu)
Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders.
Now, a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that…
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![Flashguides, a group of diverse and fun-loving students, serve as mentors to new students during the Destination ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Advising and Registration program. Twenty-four students make up this year's Flashguides class.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-DKS.jpg?VersionId=dnIzT3IzqtMQOag8pTEUOTJYPxPKrSzP)
Destination ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has returned! The summer advising and registration program at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the…
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon today announced that David Dees, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Columbiana County campuses, effective July 1, 2016.
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Professor Rick Ferdig, Ph.D., lead investigator on a National Science Foundation grant, partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks to develop a new learning app. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Professor Rick Ferdig, Ph.D., lead investigator on a National Science Foundation grant, partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks to develop a new learning app.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Rick_Ferdig.jpg?VersionId=Wf0whYu5978C1YxwTN_fYeA8IibQO.4W)
Educators, scientists and technologists from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes. The app, called ParkApps, features a number of different…
A group of researchers in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's College of Arts and Sciences have published a breakthrough article on new properties of liquid crystals in the May 27 issue of Physical Review Letters. The article, which describes some recent surprising results involving…
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![Joshua Ishihara created a glove to help communicate with the ASL community. Joshua Ishihara created a glove to help communicate with the ASL community.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/talkingglove-web-062316-ka.jpg?VersionId=h_V8pTkKCjwvGC_sJ_b_tu419ZunMyAG)
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use…
Nine students from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's College of Business recently met the President of Iceland, His Excellency Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, during their study abroad trip to Europe. The group also met U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Barber on May 30 as part of their …
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![Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, stands in a lab with two graduate students. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, stands in a lab with two graduate students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/gemma-2.jpg?VersionId=E0dWtCjGVS0ChD7NHLt9ZFqedYPFhDAh)
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims.
A ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts.
Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology…
The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community joins the nation, especially our fellow Ohio citizens, in mourning the passing of statesman George Voinovich. His contributions to our state and our nation are without question. From his staunch support of early education initiatives such as…