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Research

�� Researchers Study Climate Change in Alaska

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The team in Alaska is (left to right) Jonathan Mills, undergraduate geology major; Kiersten Duroe, geology M.S. candidate; Elizabeth Herndon, Ph.D., assistant professor of geology; and Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology.

Scholar Navigates Complex Systems to Help Address and Improve Public Health Concerns

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Dr. Brian Castellani

Geographer Examines Ties Between Violence and Landscapes

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James Tyner, Ph.D., professor in ��’s Department of Geography, discusses his research in his office.

Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals

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Michael Fisch (center), assistant professor in ��’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, works with students in an X-ray lab in the Science Research Building.

�� Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson’s Patients

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Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at �� and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Partners With �� and Cleveland Metroparks to Launch Science Learning App

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�� Professor Rick Ferdig, Ph.D., lead investigator on a National Science Foundation grant, partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks to develop a new learning app.

Magnetic Field Affects Liquid Crystals in Unexpected Ways

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The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice

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Joshua Ishihara created a glove to help communicate with the ASL community.

�� Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts

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Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at ��, stands in a lab with two graduate students.

The Future of Fuel Cells

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Yanhai Du (center), �� assistant professor in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology.