Kent State University College of Sciences and Humanities

Big news! Biological Sciences faculty member, David Costello, Ph.D., has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission award. His submission being one of just 278 projects chosen from over 5,000 applicants nationwide. His team will use AI to mine 50 years of water-quality data, searching for signs of critical minerals like copper, cobalt and manganese. It's one of only four Ohio-led projects in the program. Read more: https://bit.ly/4w9bwv4

Summer Preview KSU 📸

Thank you to the families and future flashes who joined our faculty and recruitment team last week to learn more about our programs, ask questions and explore all that Kent State University has to offer in the sciences and humanities.

This is just the beginning 💙💛

Turning a former school site into a living classroom 🌱
Kent State scientists partnered with Boardman Schools to bring students into the field—collecting water samples, studying ecosystems and analyzing real environmental data.

By connecting classroom learning with hands-on research, this collaboration is helping students experience science as a process, not just a subject.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/kent-state-scientists-partner-boardman-schools-turn-former-elementary-site-living-classroom

From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley 🌍💻
For Tamim Islam, Ph.D., a passion for technology turned into a global career shaped by research, mentorship and real-world application at Kent State.

Now working in advanced computing, his journey highlights how a strong foundation in computer science can take you from the classroom to the forefront of innovation.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/bangladesh-silicon-valley

From Ghana to Kent State and toward life-saving innovation 💡
Ph.D. student Sampson Addae is using AI and health technology to predict medical risks and improve patient outcomes, turning personal experience into purpose.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/second-chance-new-purpose

From Kent to one of the nation’s leading research labs 🔬
Computer science Ph.D. student Kendric Hood is taking research developed at Kent State to Los Alamos National Laboratory, showcasing how mentorship, research and opportunity connect students to real-world impact.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/classroom-los-alamos

From earning a biology degree to pursuing podiatric medicine, Saloni Christian’s journey reflects how academic experiences and hands-on learning at Kent State help shape both personal and professional growth.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/pov-kent-state-shaped-who-i-am-now-its-training-who-i-will-become

Kent State University Department of Biological Sciences

Bridging research and real-world impact 🤝
Led by Elias Nader, Ph.D., Kent State is partnering with the City of Cleveland to strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community through research, training and collaboration.

With support from Carla Goar, Ph.D., and the Community Engaged Research Institute, the initiative brings together faculty, students and community leaders to focus on evidence-based strategies that improve communication, accountability and public safety.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-cleveland-police-community-trust-initiative

Kent State - Department of Sociology and Criminology

Nationally recognized for excellence 🎉
Seven programs in Kent State’s College of Arts & Sciences earned national rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools list, including:

Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Public Affairs
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/seven-college-arts-and-sciences-programs-earn-national-rankings-kent-state-us-news-2026

Summer break officially starts now ☀️
Wishing our Golden Flashes a fun, safe and relaxing summer!