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Kent State student Katie Criswell, ’24, is actively engaged in telling the daily stories from Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools classrooms through her communication-focused internship. During the Fall 2023 semester, the Communication Studies major and Honors College student has been to each of the district’s 10 schools, capturing what’s going on and what’s exciting in classrooms. Putting skills she’s learned in her own classes to work, Criswell then takes the content she’s captured and transforms it into social media posts and stories for the district’s Community Connection magazine. “My inter...

For scholarly authors, the journey of publishing a book is more than just the actual writing. For Jennifer MacLure, Ph.D., an assistant professor in ��������’s English Department since 2017, writing a book is more like an ongoing conversation. Of course, the process involves a lot of reading and analysis of others’ work, comparing theories and examining Victorian history to gain context. It’s also deciding your fundamental argument and which supporting content to include. It’s waiting for the helpful, yet stressful peer reviews. It’s revisions upon revisions. It can take...

Ever have an idea for a book that you can’t seem to get on paper? Maybe you don’t have the time, or maybe the first draft seems daunting. Whatever your reason, NaNoWriMo is here to help you get over that very important first hurdle. You might have even already heard of NaNoWriMo. Maybe you are currently writing something, or maybe you already finished it! Or maybe your struggling to finish or catch back up after a few off days. To help you get over that finish line, this article is here to help struggling beginners. First, some history. National Novel Writing Month, usually shorte...

The �������� Precision Flight Team proudly represented the university with distinction at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), hosted by Western Michigan University at Battle Creek Executive Airport in October.The team was led by Captain Cole Hebbard, Co-Captain George Ludwiczak, and supported by officers including Treasurers Nick Krentz and Jeff McCabe, and Secretary Takashi Kunu.  A historic representation of female competitors, the most significant since 1990, made up over a quarter of the team...

The biggest issue for holiday air travel is typically weather, which can cause last-minute delays and cancellations. However, this year, travelers will also have to prepare for airline staffing shortages that may slow down travel plans between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. According to Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ��������, it takes about 1,000 people to get a flight in the air. The ongoing commercial pilot shortage is only one part of the current storyline when you take into consideration all the other...

A system that combines wearable biometric sensors, psychological research and statistical modeling to monitor mental health support in space. Modern AI and autonomous technology to create a drone to assist in search and rescue operations. These were among the winning projects at SkyHack 2023, which took place Nov. 3-5 at the Design Innovation Hub. Ten student teams had 37 hours to define the future of aviation through teamwork and healthy competition. More than $9,000 in prizes was up for grabs.  Learn more about SkyHack 2023.   ...