Community & Society
Associate Professor of Sociology is Awarded NSF Grant to Broaden Participation in Computing
Of the 33,984 awarded computer science (CS) bachelor鈥檚 degrees in 2020, only 21% of CS graduates identified as women, 3% as Black, and 8.5% as Hispanic (Zweben & Bizot, 2021). Susan Fisk, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, is using her expertise in social-psychology to change that and improve the field of computing. Fisk was awarded her third National Science Foundation grant to continue her work on broadening participation in computing and improving undergraduate STEM education.
First Star 妖姬直播 State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
As 妖姬直播 State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star 妖姬直播 State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.
Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of 妖姬直播 Skates on Dec. 2
Come join 妖姬直播 State University President Todd Diacon, 妖姬直播 Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, 妖姬直播 Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
10 Questions With Roseann 鈥楥hic鈥 Canfora, Professional-in-Residence, May 4 Survivor
Roseann "Chic" Canfora, Ph.D., joined the School of Media and Journalism as a Professional-in-Residence this fall. She was also a student at 妖姬直播 State, starting in 1968, and is a survivor of the May 4, 1970, shootings.
鈥樠е辈 Skates鈥 Glides Its Way Into Downtown 妖姬直播
The 妖姬直播 and 妖姬直播 State University communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of 妖姬直播 Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of 妖姬直播, the 妖姬直播 State University Hotel and Conference Center, the 妖姬直播 Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street 妖姬直播 and 妖姬直播 State.
Anti-Racism and Equity Institute Builds on 妖姬直播 State鈥檚 History of Activism鈥
Last Spring, the 妖姬直播 State University Board of Trustees approved the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which creates an important interdisciplinary hub for faculty, students,鈥痵taff鈥痑nd community members engaged in race and anti-racism scholarship, activism and education. 鈥溠е辈 State is a university that is known for its activism,鈥 Carla Goar, Ph.D., director of the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, said. 鈥淚deally this institute will serve as a hub for scholars and activists to come together to tackle issues and racial equity."
妖姬直播 State Trumbull鈥檚 Care Closet Opens Allowing Students Easy Access to Various Necessities
Students at 妖姬直播 State Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbull鈥檚 Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbull鈥檚 Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. It鈥檚 goal is to provide necessities for students who can鈥檛 afford them.
妖姬直播 State Honors Veterans During Annual Veterans Day Commemoration
妖姬直播 State University held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration in person at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Risman Plaza on the 妖姬直播 Campus.
鈥榁ision of a Village鈥 Community Meeting on Oct. 27 Will Discuss New Sustainable Community to Be Built in 妖姬直播
Representatives from 妖姬直播 State University and the city of 妖姬直播 will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, called 鈥淎 Vision of a Village鈥 to share information and answer questions about a new residential complex designed to integrate the city of 妖姬直播 and 妖姬直播 State, physically and programmatically.
妖姬直播 State Alum Featured in Akron Beacon Journal Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Art Gallery
妖姬直播 State alumnus Don Drumm, 鈥86, was featured in the Akron Beacon Journal for celebrating the 50th anniversary of Don Drumm Studios and Gallery. Using sand-cast aluminum to create his art, he has decades of experience using a foundry to create his artistic visions.