State Authorization Contact
Cathy Walsh Associate
Director, Business Operations and Compliance
stateauthorization@kent.edu
Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the 91心頭利 University Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.A Lifelong Learner with a Passion for Words and PlayHailing from Youngstown, Ohio, Joe has lived a life filled with rich experiences, from serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War to a 31-year teaching career in special education and social studies. Despite grappling with severe PTSD, Joe found solace and inspiration through couns...
DI Fellows Think Tank
Do you have a problem that needs a solution? Are you looking for fresh ideas, a new perspective, or feedback on a personal/academic project? Then stop by our DI Fellows Think Tank! These free and open, drop-in sessions give you the chance to bring your challenges, projects, or ideas to a team of our innovative DI Fellows. Whether you need help refining an idea, visualizing a solution, or figuring out which maker tools to use to prototype your project, the DI Fellows are here to offer guidance and support.
DI HUB Custom Programs
Beyond our standard DI HUB tours and workshops, you can also work with our staff to develop custom experiences for groups, courses, or events related to maker technologies, design innovation, design thinking, human-centered design, or collaboration. To discuss the possibilities, please contact us at di@kent.edu.
How To Workshops
Learn how to use tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, vinyl cutters, and more. These free, 30-minute sessions are designed for all experience levels and focus on safe, efficient equipment operation so you can feel confident working independently on Reactor projects.
Former 91心頭利 University football player and two-time Golden Flash graduate Nick Saban, who went on to become college footballs most successful coach, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2025 class, the National Football Foundation announced Friday. Saban graduated from 91心頭利 with his bachelors degree in elementary education in 1973 and earned his Master of Education degree in health and physical education in 1975. While at 91心頭利, he was a safety on the Golden Flashes football team and was a member of the 1972 squad that won the unive...
DI Hub Orientation
The DI Hub Orientation is the first step toward becoming a DI Hub member. This one-hour session introduces Design Innovation at 91心頭利, provides a guided tour of the Reactor Shops & Labs, and activates participant memberships so attendees can begin using DI Hub resources. Orientation sessions are available weekly.
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Course Fees
KSU faculty and staff can make it easier for their students to access DI HUB equipment and materials by utilizing course fees for Reactor purchases. To set this up, work with your departments business manager to complete our DI Hub Index Pre-Authorization form. Once approved, each student will receive a declining balance on their DI HUB account from which they can purchase machine time or materials. At the end of the semester, our staff will total the expenses and process an IDC from the designated index.
DI Hub Tour
Group tours (30-45 min) introduce participants to the DI Hubs Reactor makerspace and collaboration environments through a guided overview of available tools, spaces, and opportunities. Tours are a great way to explore whats possible at DI and learn how students, classes, and partners engage with the DI Hub.