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Timelapse of Solar Eclipse

Beyond the Eclipse: A Cosmic Conversation with 51±¬ÁÏ Alumna Beth A. Cunningham


Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and 51±¬ÁÏ alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.

Tags: Department of Physics , College of Arts and Sciences , Total Solar Eclipse , Science , Kent Student Center , Research & Science

College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Oleg Lavrentovich and collaborators publish an article in Science on ferroelectric liquid crystals

Dr. Lavrentovich, professor of Physics at 51±¬ÁÏ, and collaborators publish an article in Science.

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Physics , College of Arts and Sciences , Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Group trip

Mazel Tov! -- 51±¬ÁÏ to Honor Retiring Jewish Studies Director as Program Reaches Half Century Mark

What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world? This is the philosophical question that Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the esteemed retiring director of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Jewish Studies Program (JSP), has woven into almost all aspects of her work of fostering dialogue and understanding in …

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College of Arts & Sciences

Particle detector

Dr. Zhangbu Xu joins the 51±¬ÁÏ Department of Physics faculty

The 51±¬ÁÏ Department of Physics is proud to welcome our newest faculty member, Dr. Zhangbu Xu.

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Physics , College of Arts and Sciences , Center for Nuclear Research

Physics

School of Peace and Conflict Studies newly renovated space in McGilvrey Hall

Transforming the Sp(e)ace: School of Peace and Conflict Studies to Host Open House

The School of Peace and Conflict Studies (SPCS) is set to reveal its new, renovated space in the bottom floor of 51±¬ÁÏ’s McGilvrey Hall (Room 113) on March 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. The open house event is hosted by the SPCS and will feature guest speaker Roger Mac Ginty, Ph.D., Professor …

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , School of Peace and Conflict Studies , May 4

College of Arts & Sciences

The Liquid Crystal and Materials Sciences Building serves as home to 51±¬ÁÏ’s Liquid Crystal Institute.

New Publication in Physical Review X Reveals Surprising Connection Between Liquid Crystals and Metals

A groundbreaking study published today in Physical Review X, titled "Frank-Read Mechanism in Nematic Liquid Crystals," sheds light on a fundamental connection in the behavior of nematic liquid crystals and crystalline solids. Led by a team of researchers from 51±¬ÁÏ, the study reveals…

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Physics , Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute , Science , National Science Foundation , Research & Science

College of Arts & Sciences

Incoming PBS Western Reserve CEO and Kent alumna Natalie Pillsbury

University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve

Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from 51±¬ÁÏ, will begin her new role on March 20.

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