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Most people visualize test tubes and microscopes when they consider scientific research. But for Psychology Associate Professor Arne Weigold, Ph.D. and student researcher Emily Turkily, scientific research involves measuring the power of transcendence in people’s lives; specifically, the power of hope. As part of the 2020 eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at 51������ University at Geauga, Dr. Weigold mentored Emily, his selected SURE research assistant. Emily is a junior psychology major and is preparing for graduate studies in clinical psychology. She was e...

While many aspects of higher education were in limbo this summer due to the ongoing pandemic, progress was being made in scientific research at 51������ University at Geauga. Two handpicked undergraduate students worked as professional researchers — online — under the guidance of their professor, contributing to the field of chemistry education. The 2020 eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program proceeded under the leadership of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Zhiqiang Molly Wang, Ph.D. Her SURE students were college-sophomore Sarah Maida, a medical technology ...

NOTE: Article content has been updated. Following a survey visit with the Ohio Board of Nursing this past October, the 51������ University’s College of Applied and Technical Studies Associate Degree of Nursing program (in accordance with Rule 4723-5-06 of the Ohio Administrative Code) met and maintained all requirements of Chapter 4723-5.  The Ohio Board of Nursing will consider the survey visit report and the program’s re-approval status at its January 13-14, 2021, meeting.   “I tip my hat to Dr. Carol Hrusovsky for heading up this project,” noted Dr. David Dees, dean and...

In the spring of 2017, Sarah Matthews had a tough choice to make when a job offer arrived prior to graduation. “I was told the office could not hold the position until my graduation date, and if I was interested I needed to move to D.C. as soon as possible,” Matthews said. “I jumped at the opportunity and moved to D.C. about a month before receiving my diploma, which meant I started my first job while simultaneously finishing up my classes online. It also meant missing the last few weeks of college with my best friends. It was a tough decision, but I knew it was the right decision in the long...

Announcing Teams for 51������  The Division of Information Technology is pleased to announce the launch of Microsoft Teams for students. This launch will provide you an additional option to engage with your students, enable file collaboration, and enhance communications.    Noteworthy features include:   The ability to see up to 49 people on screen at once.   Real time closed captioning for live conversations.   Phone conferencing options for all participants (ideal for students on limited bandwidth).   Two Options - O...

The coming election is an important one, and voters – particularly first-time voters – are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. “Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” is an all-day teach-in event held via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. Teach-in topics will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse. Each segment will be about 15 minutes long (some longer, some shorter) and will have a period of 10-15 minutes afterward for questions ...