Research & Science
The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not. In his seni…
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91²Ö¿â Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A 91²Ö¿â professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology professor in the…
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Turning Dogs into Therapists, 91²Ö¿â Leads the Pack
The Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® at 91²Ö¿â serves as a model to bring certified therapy dogs to stressed out college students.
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The Future of Fuel Cells
The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple – it converts chemical energy into electricity. To hear 91²Ö¿â Assistant Professor Yanhai Du, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology tell it, however, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technol…
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ParkApps: Using Technology to Learn 91²Ö¿â a National Park
Educators, scientists, and technologists from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 91²Ö¿â and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes.
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The Glove That Speaks Sign Language
This might look like an ordinary glove, but it is anything but ordinary. The glove talks. It is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not.
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91²Ö¿â Art Professor Embraces Alter Ego As "Mushroom Hunter"
When Don King, a part-time faculty member in 91²Ö¿â's School of Art, goes into the woods for a walk, his eyes are trained to see much more than the average hiker. "I was watching a TV show where a couple of chefs went out into the woods and brought back a huge basket of m…
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Scholar Makes Contributions to Podiatric Medicine Education
Scholar of the Month Lawrence Osher Professor College of Podiatric Medicine 1982-present An accomplished doctor and academic, a highly regarded colleague and educator, the June 2016 Scholar of the Month is Dr. Lawrence Osher of 91²Ö¿â’s College of Podiatric Medicine, a decision…
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91²Ö¿â Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson's Patients
Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 91²Ö¿â professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose a…
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park Partners With 91²Ö¿â and Cleveland Metroparks to Launch Science Learning App
The free app is now available in iTunes; Android version to followEducators, scientists, and technologists from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 91²Ö¿â and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes. The app, cal…
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