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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.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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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. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Organizations , Organizational Sustainability , In a Flash

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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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Bee on Kent Campus

91PORNA Is the Place to BEE

Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned 91PORNA a Bee Campus USA certification. Our healthy on-campus pollinators not only help the environment but also provide opportunities for learning and community engagement. 

Tags: Research & Science , Organizational Sustainability , Community Impact , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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Jaime Shuster, Ph.D.

Translating Research Into Real-World Healing

Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.

Tags: 91PORNA Works , Research & Science , Healthcare , College of Honors and Global Education , College of Sciences and Humanities

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Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes delivers the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 2, 2025.

鈥業t Was Time for Me to Go Home鈥 鈥 Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

91PORNA Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Tags: Community Impact , May 4 , Community & Society , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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Out of This World Opportunities

My name is Tristan Magel. I am an aerospace engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics and I am in the Honors College. I am on track to graduate in 2026.

Above all else, one factor drove me to choose 91PORNA: aerospace engineering. 

Tags: College of Honors and Global Education , Student Organizations , Research & Science

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Spring Plant Sale 2025

IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden

The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , Research & Science , Community Impact , In a Flash

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