Especially in the world of healthcare, practitioners trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has a way to bridge that gap. Tiffany Kiphart, director of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ PTA program, recognized a need for such a bridge and started the program on the Ashtabula Campus two years ago and, for the past two semesters, the East Liverpool Campus has offered the program. This is the only such program for physical ther...
Abstract Preparation and low voltage induced bending (converse flexoelectricity) of crosslinked poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), modified with thiosiloxane (TS) and ionic liquid (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate) (IL) are reported. In between 2µm PEDOT:PSS electrodes at 1 V, it provides durable (95% retention under 5000 cycles) and relatively fast (2 s switching time) actuation with the second largest strain observed so far in ionic electro-active polymers (iEAPs). In between 40 nm gold electrodes under 8 V DC voltage, the film can be completely curled up (270° bending...
Recognizing that yesteryear’s movers and shakers provide courage and inspiration for today’s strivers and leaders, we celebrate Women’s History Month every March. Strong women from history are foundational to the story of today’s contemporary women. Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life — science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine — has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women. Growing out of a small-town school event in California, Women’s History Month now celebrates women’s contributions ...
Just like the research that goes into understanding and applying a complicated concept like biodesign, holding an entire symposium devoted to it is no small undertaking. So, when a world-renowned scholar on the subject agreed to come do some of the heavy lifting, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ was elated to welcome her.
 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is pleased and grateful to announce Rachel Armstrong, Ph.D., of Newcastle University in the U.K. as keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Environmental Science and Design Symposium, themed "Biodesign: Designing with Life for Environmental Sustainability." Armstrong, Pro...
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, will be competing in two culinary challenges in March. The first will be the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge taking place at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana on March 8th. At this culinary challenge, he will get to showcase his talents and represent ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ against other university chefs. Individual competitors will face off against the clock to prepare a creative entree, featuring the mandatory ingredients, Cornish hen and black beluga lentils, to create a nutritionally balanced plate. The winners of eac...
In early February, scientists reported the hottest temperature on record in Antarctica: 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies show climate change is disproportionately affecting the poles, warming them faster than anywhere else on Earth, and raising questions about what kinds of changes we can expect in arctic ecosystems as temperatures rise. 
 A ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ biologist has teamed up with some colleagues in an inter-institutional effort to answer some of those questions.
 Lauren Kinsman-Costello, assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, will spend th...
Cherie Bronkar, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Tuscarawas library director, student government advisor and public relations, was recently selected as one of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Women’s Center 2020 Mothers, Mentors and Muses. Mothers, Mentors and Muses is theWomen’s Center's signature event that recognizes ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ female-identifying faculty or staff who have made a significant difference in the life of a student or colleague. More than 400 women across the university have received this honor. Bronkar will be recognized as being significantly instrumental in the lives of stud...
If you’ve ever felt stuck somewhere between your job and your ideal career because you’re too busy making a living to go back to college, you’ll understand Restituto "Tuto" Velarde’s position. Thankfully, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Twinsburg Academic Center provided a bridge so he could get to the other side. Tuto, BSN ‘18, RN, is a rehab registered nurse, caring for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries and strokes. He finds it remarkably rewarding to participate in patients’ recovery while also teaching clinicals to nursing students. Not long ago, he couldn’t imagine being able ...