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College of the Arts

Abby Hermosilla

The vibrant world of art history can take your career in many directions, and in Abby Hermosilla’s case, to a dream job at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).A 91ֿ alum, Abby Hermosilla earned her B.A. in Art History in 2018 and continued on to complete her M.A. in Art History in 2021. Today, as a Curatorial Assistant specializing in Media and Performance art at MoMA, she plays a pivotal role in curating groundbreaking exhibitions. To learn more about her journey from 91ֿ to MoMA, we sat down with Abby to discuss her experiences and current work. Can you talk a littl...

Jen Mapes Offers Perspective on May 4 while surrounded by lego

POV shares insights from the 91ֿ community on important topics. Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, will deliver this year’s address for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series. Ahead of her presentation, she shares insight into her passion for the lessons of May 4 and the value of experiences and research related to a day that changed America forever.  Not long after arriving in Kent in 2012, I began exploring the library’s 91ֿ Shootings: Oral Histories website. One of the first accounts I listened to was from Walter Adams, a biology pro...

Scientists working in lab

*This article is a part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 91ֿ,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and including insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as translation and design, or check out a previous article about law enforcement and manufacturing.  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 91ֿ’s Department of Computer Science, redirected his research to focus on drug discovery and began par...

Future Flash demonstration in Williams Hall

  A different kind of "flash" was part of a demonstration for visiting high school students presented by 91ֿs's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Students and parents visiting campus for Future Flash Days participated in activities inside Williams Hall,  91ֿ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering and other locations across campus.     Scheduled on Fridays during February and April each year, Future Flash Days offer opportunities for high school students and their families to visit 91ֿ and learn more about campus life and th...

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