Research & Science
Chemistry Professor Named Associate Editor of Science Advances
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to the editorial board of the journal Science Advances.
New Study by 91ֿ Researcher to Examine Role of Oxytocin in the Developing Brain
Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor in 91ֿ’s Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a $450,000 grant to study the role that oxytocin plays in the developing brain. Labeled by some as “the bonding hormone,” oxytocin is well known for helping pregnant mothers with u…
91ֿ to Co-Lead New Center of Living Architecture
At the 16th Annual CitiesAlive Conference recently held in New York City, a consortium of Ohio universities was selected as one of the first four North American regional centers of living architecture by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation. Faculty from Ke…
91ֿ Astrophysicist Wins NSF Grant to Search for Exotic Matter in Neutron Stars
91ֿ’s only theoretical astrophysicist just landed a grant that will help her to better understand dense stars while encouraging young female scientists to reach for them. Dr. Veronica Dexheimer, an assistant professor of physics in 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences, rece…
91ֿ Geologist Wins Grant to Study Climate Change Factors and Inspire Young Scientists
Some natural processes can help slow climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. One of the factors that influences the ability of plants and soils to store carbon is the focus of a new study by Dr. Elizabeth Herndon, Assistant Professor of Geology at 91ֿ.
91ֿ Researcher Wins NIH Grant to Fight Cancer at a Molecular Level
Single molecule biophysics sounds complicated because it is. Then again, so is cancer.
So it makes sense that one of 91ֿ's molecular biophysicists would take on the most notorious challenge in medical science.
91ֿ psychologist leads NIH-funded study to identify children at risk for persistent distress after a traumatic injury
Several factors — including, age, gender, and medical history — determine how a child processes a trauma and what treatments may be most effective at preventing long-term psychological distress. But what role do parents play?
Tim Ryan presents ceremonial check to KSU For $3.7 million in research funds
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) joined 91ֿ leaders and faculty to celebrate more than $3.7 million in federal research funding awarded to 91ֿ over the past year. The funding was spread out across 12 separate projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department…
Tim Ryan presents ceremonial check to KSU For $3.7 million in research funds
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) joined 91ֿ leaders and faculty to celebrate more than $3.7 million in federal research funding awarded to 91ֿ over the past year. The funding was spread out across 12 separate projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department…