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Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.”

Kent State President Todd Diacon meets with Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to “domesticate” bacteria.

Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.

Faculty spotlight with Jeffrey Hallam, professor and the associate dean for Research and Global Affairs at the College of Public Health. 

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library. 

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

Researchers use mixed reality and haptic technologies to develop teaching tools.

Forum highlights on-campus research in new ways of teaching in nursing, math and STEM.