Kent State School of Emerging Media and Technology

The user experience design bachelor of science degree is made up of EMAT courses as well as UX courses and design courses from the School of Visual Communication Design. UXD is the design that makes up every created object or experience that surrounds you. And it's one of the fastest growing careers out there.

Tomorrow's Tech Dreams Start Here From the touch screen on your phone, to the "Popcorn" setting on your microwave; there's somebody, somewhere, who had to figure out how to make that work for you, and hopefully; how to make it work in such a way that the experience was seamless, satisfying, and really served your needs.....

Hamid Estejab M.S. ’23, M.H.D. ’23, paired his Emerging Media and Technology master's degree with one in healthcare design, and is now a much sought after team member at NAC Architecture in Columbus, Ohio.

One of the great things about our EMAT master's degree is how flexible it is and how well it combines with any other degree or occupation that uses technology. Read more about Hamid and see how EMAT is changing the future of careers in every field.

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems | Kent State University Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems | Kent State Today Kent State Works, emerging media and technology, healthcare, College of Architecture and Environmental Design | Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at Kent State created a unique, in-de...

We have two opportunities coming up this spring to learn about our master's degree in Emerging Media and Technology:
🗓️ April 10 and May 6
🕠 5:30 p.m.
💻 Sign up here: https://www.kent.edu/emat/masters-degree

In pursuing the combined bachelor's-to-master's degree program, student Cassie Milicia is "creating a specialized educational experience that (sets) you apart in the job market."

Here's how the experience has aligned with Cassie's educational and career aspirations in emerging media and technology:
https://www.kent.edu/cci/news/combined-degree-program-creates-specialized-educational-experience

We welcome the K-12 educators who are beginning the KSU TeachCS program this week and taking our Creative Coding course 💻

The effort is part of a partnership with Ohio Department of Higher Education aimed to positively impact the number of instructors prepared to teach computer science in Ohio schools:

Filling the Computer Science Gap | Kent State University Filling the Computer Science Gap | Kent State Today Kent State Works, Community Impact, University News | What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow.The Ohio Department of Highe...

Angelique Wong, who won "best in show" for a Kent State University School of Fashion runway show/fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio, is pursuing her master's degree in Emerging Media and Technology!

Congrats ⚡️

Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs | Kent State University Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs | Kent State Today, School of Fashion, School of Emerging Media and Technology Art & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact | Kent State University graduate student Angelique Wong....

Meet the Black Squirrel Innovators 🐿️⚡️ — our new EMAT student group!

They are focused on professional growth, networking and skill enhancement. Learn more: https://www.kent.edu/emat/student-group

Video games are big business with billions of dollars on the line. Every day, data — collected on player bases, consumer reviews and development cycles — informs major decisions.

At the end of the Fall 2023 semester, Kent State University students presented new research to inform top video game developers like Nintendo, Riot Games, EA Sports and Ubisoft.

Emerging Media and Technology Students Examine User Data Related to Video Game Industry | Kent State University Emerging Media and Technology Students Examine User Data Related to Video Game Industry | School of Emerging Media and Technology | Video games are big business with billions of dollars on the line. Every day, data — collected on player bases, consumer reviews and development cycles —informs maj...

Recent grad Dominic Gonzalez, '23, reflects on the value of his emerging media and technology degree ⚡️

Dominic Gonzalez, ’23, reflects on his @kentstate experience and the skills in communication, project management and technology he developed in the emerging media and technology major. Dominic graduated this past weekend, along with 2,300 other Golden Flashes. We wish all of our CCI graduates of the Fall Class of 2023 the very best ⚡️ #kentstate #ccikentstate #flashesforever

As we close the month of November, we want to thank all who joined us in supporting the Sandy Taylor EMAT Memorial Scholarship 💙

This is the first scholarship for students in our school and will provide essential support for future digital leaders — thanks to your generosity!

https://flashes.givetokent.org/campaign/sandy-taylor-emat-memorial-scholarship/c526931