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Spotted Lanternfly Spotted for the First Time at 91²Ö¿â
A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species notorious for damaging crops and trees, has been sighted for the first time at 91²Ö¿â. The insect was discovered on September 10th, 2024 by undergraduate student Jackson Miller. Miller was walking on campus from the student c…
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IN A FLASH: ‘BEE’ on the Lookout
A 91²Ö¿â researcher is asking Flashes to "BEE" on the lookout for bees on the Kent Campus. She would like people to capture photos of the bees and then send them to her for use in a research project.
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Researchers map aquatic-based, human-driven impacts on climate change
A study published in the journal Science uses a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to aquatic ecosystems are contributing to the global climate crisis.The study estimates rates of organic-matter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems (a source of carbon e…
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ESDRI Seed Grants Enable Early-Stage Research on Indigenous Land Conservation, Carbon Stabilization, and Invasive Species
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 focu…
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91²Ö¿â Institute Celebrates Graduating Fellows
The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) supports students through their fellowship program. In this program students across any major with interest in environmental science or design come together to form a like-minded, yet diverse, community. Fellows receive mentor…
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Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
The work of a 91²Ö¿â Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments. Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D.…
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Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
91²Ö¿â researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
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Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
91²Ö¿â researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
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91²Ö¿â Works
While 91²Ö¿â graduates leave the university well-prepared to work in their fields nationally and internationally, their impact across the Northeast Ohio region—and the entire state—cannot be understated.
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91²Ö¿â Geography Researcher Examines Tree Growth by Looking at Air Masses
What are the main factors that either inhibit or promote growth in trees? Traditionally, scientists primarily looked at temperature and precipitation. However, Cameron C. Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of Geography at 91²Ö¿â, and the members of his ClimRISE Lab take a different …
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