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Exploring Mycelium-Based Composites: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Materials
A new project funded by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Seed Grant is exploring the potential of mycelium-based composites (MBCs) as a sustainable solution for the built environment. Led by Britta Bielak, NCIDQ (Assistant Professor, College of Architecture a…
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From Seed Grant to Community Impact: The LEAD Project Inspires Young Minds in Akron
In an inspiring initiative that blends education, environmental science, and community outreach, the Local Environment-Based Authentic Discovery (LEAD) project is transforming how students in Akron public schools engage with science. A 2019 Seed Grant from the Environmental Science and Design …
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Sustainability and Social Impact with Indigenous Farming Practices in Mexico
Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics and Business at the University of Panamericana in Mexico, and Sarah Schmidt, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Â鶹¹û¶³, have been working on an impactful international project since 2018. Their collaborative effort …
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Harnessing Citizen Science to Track Invasive Species
Aciano Rosales, a Sophomore majoring in Environmental and Conservation Biology and minoring in climate change and geographic information systems (GIS) at Â鶹¹û¶³, participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, where he conducted research on the Box Tree Mo…
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The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Research on Recycled Fabrics
Robyn Moore, a sophomore Art History major with a minor in Printmaking (previously Fashion Design major and Accessories minor), explored sustainability in the fashion world through her Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project under mentorship from Noël Palomo-Lovinski, Associate…
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From Student to Researcher: Bridging Knowledge with the Two-Eyed Seeing Method
Rae Baba, a senior Environmental Studies major and Environment, Peace and Justice minor, is at the forefront of an innovative research project that seeks to bring together Indigenous and Western knowledge and science. As part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, supported …
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Exploring Nutrient Dynamics in Wetlands: A Summer Research Journey
Junior Environmental and Conservation Biology undergraduate student Nora Haddon is making important contributions to understanding the delicate balance of nutrient cycling in wetlands through her research project as part of Â鶹¹û¶³'s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) prog…
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Kent State Student Explores Sustainable Practices in Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry
Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in Environmental Studies, is making significant strides in her research through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURE), with mentorship from David Kaplan, PhD, Professor in the Department of Geography and sponsorship by The Environmental Science and Design…
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Spotted Lanternfly Spotted for the First Time at Â鶹¹û¶³
A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species notorious for damaging crops and trees, has been sighted for the first time at Â鶹¹û¶³. 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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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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