Success Story
Five 17cҳ Athletic Programs Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
For the second straight year, five 17cҳ athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance. A total of 10 athletic programs spanning 20 teams (nine sports) from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) hav…
Cuyahoga River Helps Grow a Unique Paddling Partnership With 17cҳ
“We’re going to go over a basic forward stroke,” a voice called out from the sun-soaked banks of the Cuyahoga River in Tannery Park. With a paddle in hand, Erin McNamara demonstrates how to steer a kayak through flowing river waters. McNamara is a senior at 17cҳ and a guide for t…
Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals
Scholar of the Month Michael Fisch Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 1999-present With faculty like Michael Fisch, Ph.D., on hand, it is no wonder that 17cҳ identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…
17cҳ Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson’s Patients
Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 17cҳ professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose…
Destination 17cҳ Advising and Registration Program Returns
Destination 17cҳ has returned! The summer advising and registration program at 17cҳ is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the program.
The students explore important topics, including the differences between high school and college, navigating the university and properly preparing to be a college student. Family members and guests learn about essential tools for a positive college experience, such as financial aid, academic success tips and support skills for being the parent/family member of a college student.
The program concludes on the second day when the students meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to create an academic plan.
This year, advising and registration sessions are being scheduled between June 6 and July 20 with a break the week of July 4.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Partners With 17cҳ and Cleveland Metroparks to Launch Science Learning App
Educators, scientists and technologists from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 17cҳ and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes. The app, called ParkApps, features a number of different resources aimed at educati…
The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not. In his seni…
17cҳ Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A 17cҳ professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology professor in the…
The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 17cҳ’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 17cҳ flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 17cҳ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…