Research & Science
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
Success Continues for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study
Nearly 10% of all Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.
IN A FLASH: Decidedly Positive Chemical Reactions
The chemistry was perfect when young minds from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Child Development Center visited the university's chemistry labs for fun and educational demonstrations.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Students Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success
Two Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State women’s soccer team.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Faculty Among World's Top 2% of Scientists
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's research impact continues to expand, with many faculty members recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, according to research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Nursing Students Fine-Tune Skills with AI-Powered VR Simulation
The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.
From Ice Age to Our Age
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
Students and Scholars Create Memorable Learning Experiences
Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.