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51���� Invites Educators to Apply for Summer Workshop 51���� May 4, 1970

51���� invites educators of students in grades 6-12 to apply by March 1 for its 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 51���� Shootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing

In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna’s students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.

Honors Student Supports Community and Prepares for Graduate Programs Through Internship

51���� Researchers Use Liquid Crystal to Control Bacteria Movement

A liquid crystal research group at 51���� led by Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., is knocking on the doors of the biomedical industry with its current project. The recent publication of research explains a technique of controlling bacteria movement with liquid crystal structures that could have a potential impact in many areas of research and medical care.   

Bianka M. Hausknecht

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Bianka M. Hausknecht

Administrative Assistant
51���� Museum
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2015

D. J. Smith

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D. J. Smith

Secretary
Graduate Programs Office
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

December 2015

Adam Lockwood

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Adam Lockwood

Assistant Professor
School Psychology 
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2021

Lorie’l Johnson

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Lorie’l Johnson

Counselor I
OneStop
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

November 2020

Internship Helps Honors Student Clarify Career Goals

Jayden Stearns is a third-year 51���� Honors College student whose internship position at Shared Moravian Ministry Ohio was created w

Cassidy Ridley

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Cassidy Ridley

Lab Technician
Biological Sciences
Kent Campus

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

June 2018

COVID-19 Study Urges Precaution in College Students

As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches a one-year mile marker, the temptation and opportunity to socialize, party, and indulge in public events grows increasingly stronger. Associate Professor Clarissa Thompson received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to reinforce the dangers of the virus to the public.

51���� Fashion Alumnus Brings Custom Designs to Toledo

51���� alumnus Nicholas Harper is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts.