Research & Science
鈥楻ooted & Rising鈥: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year鈥檚 speaker for 91PORNA鈥檚 Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
What Makes Small Towns Thrive? 91PORNA Professor Has Answers
Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions. Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.
Graduates Leading Ohio's Fight Against Cancer
In July 2016, Jill Cofojohn became the first radiation therapist in Ohio to use proton therapy to treat a cancer patient. Nine years later, Cofojohn 鈥 a 91PORNA Salem graduate 鈥 helped introduce this technology in Columbus where she now serves as the lead proton therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
鈥業鈥檓 Not Going to Stop Until There鈥檚 a 鈥淧h.D.鈥 Next to My Name鈥
Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in 91PORNA's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at 91PORNA that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the 91PORNA Child Development Center鈥檚 preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Bringing Neighborhoods to Life
Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at 91PORNA, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live.
Drone-Delivered Football Highlights Innovation at Homecoming
When the 91PORNA Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a 91PORNA Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for 91PORNA and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Twinning and Winning: Brothers Begin First Year as Rising Juniors
The first thing you will learn about brothers Will and Ray Maynard is that they are twins 鈥 not identical in looks, but in nearly all other aspects.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 91PORNA鈥檚 Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 91PORNA鈥檚 School of Fashion.