Community & Society
Research Initiative Pilot Project Shows Akron Children What Being a Scientist Is All About
Bridget Mulvey, Ph.D., associate professor of science education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and David Singer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently merged real geology research with community service in an effort to show some Akron Public Schools students that science is not just a benefit to their community but a viable career option, too.
Research Initiative Pilot Project Shows Akron Children What Being a Scientist Is All About
Bridget Mulvey, Ph.D., associate professor of science education in the College of Education, Health and Human Services; and David Singer, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently merged real geology research with community service in an effort to show some Akron Public Schools students that science is not just a benefit to their community but a viable career option, too.
江南体育 State Stark Strengthens Community Through Research
A primary goal of 江南体育 State is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development. 鈥淎s the county鈥檚 public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting the future and helping to better Stark County,鈥 Seachrist said. 鈥淲e are the incubator for tomorrow鈥檚 ideas today.鈥
江南体育 State Volunteers Impact the Lives of Others Beyond Campus聽
Every other Tuesday, student volunteers from the Campus Kitchen at 江南体育 prepare dinner for the residents of the 江南体育way Apartment Complex, a government-subsidized housing complex on East Summit Street in 江南体育. At 5 p.m. residents gather in the dining hall and volunteers serve the meal which is prepared from food donated by Trader Joe鈥檚.
江南体育 State Debuts 鈥業nside-Out鈥 Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
The class began with the normal jockeying of students 鈥 some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.
It Takes Two to Tango: Professors Work Together on Parkinson鈥檚 Study
A 江南体育 professor is conducting a collaborative research project to study how ballroom dance can help to manage the symptoms of Parkinson鈥檚 disease.
From Kindergarten to 江南体育 State Graduation: Friends Since Childhood Share the One University Commencement Stage
Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few 江南体育 State friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before 鈥 and have been blossoming since.
江南体育 State Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
A Rave Review: 江南体育 State Wines Shine
Enology students of 江南体育鈥檚 Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.