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Each year the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) hosts a competitive request for proposals which are reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel, awarding seed grants with funding up to $12,000 for multidisciplinary research related to ESDRI’s wide-ranging areas of focus. These seed grants provide funds for preliminary or early-stage research, facilitating the building blocks to apply for extramural funding.The application cycle for seed grants is typically early spring. To apply, at least one person from the research team must be an ESDRI affiliated faculty ...

View ArticleCampuses Divert 105 Million Single-Use Plastics from Landfill During 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste CompetitionBy: Alex DombNational Wildife Federation2.7 million students, faculty and staff across more than 150 college campuses donated, composted and recycled more than 30 million pounds of waste.RESTON, Va. – Campus Race to Zero Waste, a program of the National Wildlife Federation and RecycleMania Inc., has recognized 30 colleges and universities as winners in this year’s competition. Winners are selected in each major category representing small, medium and large campus sizes, wi...

The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent 91�ֿ� students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.Environmental studies students recently showed off their environmental research projects at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Showcase on April 22. The institute is “dedicated to research and investigations within natural, human, and built systems, as it develops innovative knowledge, products, and solutions to address local, regional, and global issues.”Participants of the showca...

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  91�ֿ�’s Department of Biological Sciences distinctive programs study and track the migration of different birds. Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., assistant professor, said that Northeast Ohio is one of the best places for bird watching.“Northeast Ohio is one of the most popular channels for the birds to migrate between South America and North America,” Lamichhaney said. &nbs...

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM During a visit to the Cleveland Zoo as a small child, Maureen “Moe” Duffy, B.S. ’17, witnessed a zookeeper working with a gorilla, sparking a lifelong interest in animals.When it came time to pick a college, Duffy knew two things for certain: she wanted to pursue a career where she could work with animals and she wanted to stay in Ohio.She looked into three different schools in Ohio and said, “91�ֿ�’s where I ended up finding my happy place.” Duffy earned her bachelor of science degree in z...

  April was Earth Month and 91�ֿ� celebrated the fantastic planet we share with activities nearly every day!  Among them, of course were events and activities around the total solar eclipse on April 8 and the Earth Fest, Farmers' Market and Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase on Earth Day, April 22.      Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 91�ֿ�-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 91�ֿ� Today post. Photos should be framed...

Earth Fest brings attention to environmental protection during Earth Week, by Kent WiredElaina Matricardi, ReporterApril 24, 2024  Elaina MatricardiTables set up at the annual Earth Fest celebration April 22, 2024. Kent’s Office of Sustainability highlighted ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest on Monday with the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market.“I think the importance of Earth Fest is making sure, especially in the spring, just to bring to people’s mind our relationship to the planet and our local environment,” Melani...

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.   The entire campus was in full bloom, with the sun shining brightly across the lawn as students gathered on The K.Hosted by the Earth Month Planning Committee and the Office of Sustainability, Earth Fest was one of many distinctive programs held throughout April to celebrate the planet and teach the 91�ֿ� community how to better care for our natural spaces. &n...

View: 'Everybody can make an impact.' 91�ֿ� students gather to celebrate Earth Day; Idea Stream; April 22, 2024...

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 91�ֿ�? The 91�ֿ� community can ride from Dix Stadium to the Kent Free Library with ease thanks to bike-friendly paths. Students can bring their own bikes from home or use the SPIN app’s bikeshare program to get around the Kent Campus.Last year, the League of American Bicyclists awarded 91�ֿ� with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University award. The award recognizes the university for its efforts in maintaining, promoting and enabling safe biking on campus.Established in 1880, the league is a grassroots effo...