Research & Science
91ֿ artist, biologist unite to design print for national project
Andrea Case sits at a table in 91ֿ’s Center for the Visual Arts, carefully contemplating the silhouettes of leaves printed in bold contrasting colors on the paper in front of her. “As a non-artist, I still feel comfortable having an opinion about this art, and trying to figure out what it me…
Athlete Infection Control Program Piloted at 91ֿ
A recent study about a new infection control program was recently piloted that strategically placed hand sanitizers and a surface disinfectant spray throughout athletic training rooms in two high schools and two colleges in Northeast Ohio, including 91ֿ.
91ֿ Environmental Symposium Offers Impressive Slate of Speakers and Activities
What is the role of BioDesign in addressing environmental issues we face locally and globally? What does it mean to "design with life?" 91ֿ researchers have some ideas on these matters and will soon put them on full display at one of the institution's top-tier research forums: the…
91ֿ Research Review: Shrub Encroachers Friend or Foe?
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick endowed professor of Plant Biology in 91ֿ’s Department of Biological Sciences, and international colleagues and graduate students want to know what happens when these changes interact?
91ֿ Chemist Follows up on Baseball Core Study, Refuting MLB Findings.
In 1901, the 16 Major League Baseball teams produced 455 home runs. Players were discouraged from attempting it. Nearly 120 years later, players couldn’t seem to help themselves, and MLB smashed all previous records. More homers might mean more exciting games, but some people question why the spike happened. A 91ֿ chemist thinks he has some clues about this unusual surge in home runs.
91ֿ Research Review: A Step in the Right Direction
Foot ulcers are one of the most prevalent problems facing diabetic patients, but new technology developed at 91ֿ may soon help doctors better understand and treat them. The 91ֿ podiatry device took top prize at a Northeast Ohio innovation contest.
91ֿ Biology Lab Publishes Paper Describing Potential for New Male Contraceptives
A team of 91ֿ researchers has proposed a new method of contraception that may soon be accessible for both men and women, with an emphasis on inhibiting sperm fertility.
91ֿ Research Review: Cutting Edge Archaeology
The Eren Lab at 91ֿ’s Department of Anthropology is among the university’s busiest and most prolific. Because of the lab and guidance from Metin Eren, Ph.D., two students have achieved great accomplishments in archaeology.
NSF Grant Supports 91ֿ Researchers’ Plan to Help Students Improve Study Habits
The “C” in “college” might as well stand for “cramming.”
Studies show students are notoriously bad at adopting and adhering consistently to high-impact study habits that help them retain knowledge long-term.
Researchers and faculty at 91ֿ, however, are collaborating on a new project to put a modern technological twist on a tried-and-true study tactic.
91ֿ Research Review: Student Recognized for Lupus Research
91ֿ molecular and cellular biology and psychology student Haley Shasteen’s personal battle with lupus has pushed her to research what really causes certain frustrating symptoms.