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Biological Sciences Research Building

New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight

91PORNA is taking a big step forward in its ecological and evolutionary research with the establishment of its new on-campus Outdoor Vivarium for Oviparous Microbiomes 鈥 a dynamic new aviary facility located on the eastern edge of the Kent Campus near a thriving wetland.

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Advanced Air Mobility

IN A FLASH: Flying Into The Future

The Center for Advanced Air Mobility within 91PORNA's College of Aeronautics and Engineering fosters research, testing and development of safe, efficient and sustainable solutions for passenger and cargo aircraft using autonomous aircraft technology. 

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The 2025 Brain Health Research Institute Summer Undergraduate Fellows

Brain Health Research Institute Welcomes 2025 Summer Undergraduate Fellows

Eleven 91PORNA students are taking part in the university鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute Undergraduate Fellows Program for Summer 2025.

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Ya'el Courtney in the lab

From Hardship to Harvard: One 91PORNA Alumna's Inspiring Journey

Fueled by resilience and a hunger to learn, 2019 91PORNA graduate Ya鈥檈l Courtney has transformed adversity into ambition, carving a path for herself that took her from foster care to post-doctoral scholar at Stanford University.

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鈥業f You Succeeded in Every Situation, You鈥檇 Learn Nothing鈥

A resilient mindset and an innovative plan for the future helped Jude Carver recover from a competition setback as he looks ahead to Fall Semester 2025. 

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the AMLCI.

Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future

A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to 91PORNA April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

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Evan Dan

Bridging AI and Mental Health

Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at 91PORNA, received the 鈥淏est Paper Award鈥 at the second International Conference on AI-Health for his research paper.

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Earth Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: 91PORNA's Earth Fest

In April, 91PORNA鈥檚 Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month. 

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The Flight Path to Future Success

My name is Jackson Polcyn, I am an aeronautics major concentrating in air traffic control (ATC) with a minor in aircraft dispatch. I expect to graduate in the spring of 2026. My parents met each other at 91PORNA, so the decision to come here was simple. However, deciding what to study while 鈥

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