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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at 91¿ì»îÁÖ State, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory.

Army Funds 91¿ì»îÁÖ State Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 91¿ì»îÁÖ researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 91¿ì»îÁÖ State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…

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A child gets checked by his doctor (stock photo)

91¿ì»îÁÖ State Psychologist Leads NIH-Funded Study to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Distress After a Traumatic Injury

The way in which a parent responds to a child’s injury often impacts how upset the little one becomes. A panicked parent often means a crying, hysterical child. A calm kiss on the boo-boo and a quick return to regular business, though, and the child is likely to forget about the incident. This age…

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91¿ì»îÁÖ State psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury

Several factors — including, age, gender, and medical history — determine how a child processes a trauma and what treatments may be most effective at preventing long-term psychological distress. But what role do parents play?

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Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.

Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances

Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.

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Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances

Workers install a green roof onto the lower roof of Taylor Hall at 91¿ì»îÁÖ. The plants will help insulate the building, control water runoff and provide less glare.

91¿ì»îÁÖ State to Co-Lead New Center of Living Architecture

At the 16th Annual CitiesAlive Conference recently held in New York City, a consortium of Ohio universities was selected as one of the first four North American regional centers of living architecture by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation.  Faculty from Ke…

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Dr. Veronica Dexheimer, an assistant professor of physics in 91¿ì»îÁÖ State’s College of Arts and Sciences, recently received a five-year $425,000 Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

91¿ì»îÁÖ State Astrophysicist Wins NSF Grant to Search for Exotic Matter in Neutron Stars

91¿ì»îÁÖ’s only theoretical astrophysicist just landed a grant that will help her to better understand dense stars while encouraging young female scientists to reach for them. Dr. Veronica Dexheimer, an assistant professor of physics in 91¿ì»îÁÖ State’s College of Arts and Sciences, rece…

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Elizabeth Herndon, Ph.D, assistant professor of geology in 91¿ì»îÁÖ, received a five-year, $487,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.

91¿ì»îÁÖ State Geologist Wins Grant to Study Climate Change Factors and Inspire Young Scientists

Some natural processes can help slow climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. One of the factors that influences the ability of plants and soils to store carbon is the focus of a new study by Dr. Elizabeth Herndon, Assistant Professor of Geology at 91¿ì»îÁÖ.

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Dr. Hamza Balci, Associate Professor of Physics at 91¿ì»îÁÖ State, works with microscopy equipment in his lab.

91¿ì»îÁÖ State Researcher Wins NIH Grant to Fight Cancer at a Molecular Level

Single molecule biophysics sounds complicated because it is. Then again, so is cancer.
So it makes sense that one of 91¿ì»îÁÖ's molecular biophysicists would take on the most notorious challenge in medical science.

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A parent holds their adolescent child while doctors examine him.

91¿ì»îÁÖ State psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury

Several factors — including, age, gender, and medical history — determine how a child processes a trauma and what treatments may be most effective at preventing long-term psychological distress. But what role do parents play?

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Congressman Tim Ryan, (OH-13), center, stands with 91¿ì»îÁÖ State President Beverly Warren, left, and Vice President for Research Paul DiCorleto, right, with a ceremonial check showing $3.7 million in NSF and NIH research grants awarded to KSU this year.

Tim Ryan presents ceremonial check to KSU For $3.7 million in research funds

Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) joined 91¿ì»îÁÖ leaders and faculty to celebrate more than $3.7 million in federal research funding awarded to 91¿ì»îÁÖ State over the past year. The funding was spread out across 12 separate projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department…

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