Lala Hajibayova, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, received a fellowship (about $2,000) from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems (CSST), to attend the Summer Research Institute for the Science of Socio-Technical Systems, June 27–July 1, 2016, in Stevenson, Washington.
Lala Hajibayova, School of Library and Information Science
![Students in ֱ State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Students in ֱ State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video%20photo.jpg?VersionId=p7hqwtQTe28m5ynCuVjR7dEwUryYBQW3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=A-mA9sVG)
Students in ֱ State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
![The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award to the Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership of ֱ State at Tuscarawas and several economic development organizations. The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award to the Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership of ֱ State at Tuscarawas and several economic development organizations.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/03REGIONAL%20Main.jpg?VersionId=HZyLkV2R_jFTuG3ECM1SMCH2KDNLEj3r&h=e6f36a9c&itok=jUryNdCr)
The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership that includes ֱ State University at Tuscarawas, has received the annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA).
Each year, 12-15 universities in the United States are selected to participate in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Internationalization Laboratory. This 18-month program provides a process to help universities assess and improve their international capabilities.
ֱ State University is currently participating to help advance ֱ State’s impact and reach as a leading international university.
![Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), assistant professor of aerospace engineering at ֱ 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. Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), assistant professor of aerospace engineering at ֱ 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.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/04%20SPECIAL%20FEATURE%20-%20Blake%20Stringer%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=4TFkvET3x96SSN80bjYyvHRv2IJOS6mL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=jshDG972)
A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a ֱ State University researcher flying high.
The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in ֱ State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new generation of intermediate-sized, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.
![John D. Johnson, associate professor of biological sciences, received a three-year, $450,000 grant for a study that could provide a better understanding of how we create deeply-ingrained fear memories — and how to stop them. John D. Johnson, associate professor of biological sciences, received a three-year, $450,000 grant for a study that could provide a better understanding of how we create deeply-ingrained fear memories — and how to stop them.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEAD%20-%20Biologist%20MAIN.jpg?VersionId=w63RwBgGeMhId78zek.45Aq7ms.NmFdY&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JyOwyPIz)
People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a ֱ State University researcher may be able offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety.
![Jennifer Miller, lecturer in ֱ State's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography) Jennifer Miller, lecturer in ֱ State's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTO%20LEDE%20WW%20Main.jpg?VersionId=WFgv1rWXpGLzQuXEpUQXB2D2_D8iAF6z&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5cFKvEes)
A luxury trip featuring accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton, limousine rides, spa treatments and lunch with one of the most influential women in the world. Jennifer Miller, lecturer in ֱ State University’s School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, experienced these things and more after winning a sweepstakes through the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) at Work program. Ms.
![The ֱ State University at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade. The ֱ State University at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL%20-%20Salem%20STEM.jpg?VersionId=YJYaBHNGdC4eNSVu_HDBPinPEvyr4vCx&h=e6f36a9c&itok=R99_EGNf)
The ֱ State University at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.
James Winter, Department of English, Salem Campus, published “Beyond Love” in CRAFT literary magazine, (editors Kim Winternheimer and Laura Spence-Ash), (2018). The piece won first place in the CRAFT Short Fiction Prize.
![Stephen M. Gagola Jr.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/FAMILIAR%20FACE%20Gagola%20Stephen.jpg?VersionId=AYq.C_J4S8gI9gkTR.bGTYNi3XAWsnnE&h=8a019425&itok=doBFcTss)
Familiar Face
Stephen M. Gagola Jr.
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematical Sciences
ֱ Campus
![Ivan Bernal](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/NEW%20FACE%20Bernal%20Ivan.jpg?VersionId=f0Ubx498R7UHJ6mJPFhLU6Cv55k.Gj5J&h=8a019425&itok=yeOJe2fN)
New Face
Ivan bernal
Director, Architecture Program
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
ֱ Campus
The ֱ State University Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president.
The events of May 4, 1970, placed ֱ State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, ֱ State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.