MEET SCOOTER THE SOFT ROBOT
Dr. Robin Selinger uses liquid crystal expertise to envision tomorrow's medical marvels.
Online Exclusives: Dr. Robin Selinger's Web site

THE FOURTH ESTATE STILL MATTERS
Veteran newspaper business analyst Lauren Rich Fine offers insight on an industry undergoing historic change.
Online Exclusives: Dr. Laura Rich Fine's Web site

CARROTS TO CRYSTALS
Liquid crystal research puts Kent State in the global spotlight.
Online Exclusives: Liquid Crystal Institute

WHAT KIND OF SHOPPER ARE YOU?
Dr. Paul Albanese says the differences between normal and compulsive shoppers are linked to personality development. Online Exclusives: The Personality Continuum and Consumer Behavior; Paul Albanese Bio

EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE
The Research Center for Educational Technoology (RCET) helps students with volumes of data bombarding them.
Online Exclusives: Research Center for Educational Technology

MIND-BODY METAMORPHOSIS
Dr. Wendy Lewandowski explores the effect of guided imagery with chronic noncancer pain sufferers.
Online Exclusives: Kent State University College of Nursing

CHOOSE OHIO FIRST
Dr. Diane Stroup leads grant for training of future biomed and biotech workers. Online Exclusives: Kent State Receives Multi-Millions in Grant Awards from State of Ohio; Pursue a Career in Biotechnology; Dr. Arne Gerike's Web site; Dr. Diane Stroup's Web site

CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL
It's a dove. It's an eagle. No. It's a chimney swift! Emeritus Professor Biological Sciences Ralph Dexter leaves his mark on Kent State and the university seal.

ARTS, HUMANITIES, CULTURE: INSTANT EXPRESSION
Drs. Pamela Takayoshi and Christina Haas say instant messaging points to the vitality of writing among young people. Online Exclusives: Dr. Christina Haas' Web site; Dr. Pamela Takayoshi's Web site

REGIONAL CAMPUSES: ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE
Dr. Steven Toepfer shows how expressive writing can improve health and happiness.
Online Exclusives: Kent State University Salem Campus

ALUMNI NEWS: FIRE AND ICE
LaMoreaux's research focuses on geologic extremes

ALUMNI NEWS: CLASS NOTES

ALUMNI NEWS
FLASHBACK
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Garofalo and Giller join national alumni board

A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT LESTER A. LEFTON
"Anyone who has interacted with Kent State University knows that one of our hallmarks and strengths is academic and applied research."
"Anyone who has interacted with Kent State University knows that