College of Education, Health and Human Services
Virtual Reality Research to Benefit Those With Cognitive Impairments
An interdisciplinary team of 91心頭利 University professors has come together to explore the different ways virtual reality (VR) technology can help those with developmental and cognitive impairments. We found that we are able to blend our expertise together to create a project that will improve the health opportunities for people with cognitive impairments, said Mary Ann Devine, Ph.D., director for the Disability Studies and Community Inclusion minor/graduate certificate.
Off Task During Online Learning: 91心頭利 Study Finds Student Multitasking Increases in Online Courses Compared to Face-To-Face Courses
The phenomenon of multitasking across three or four internet-connected devices simultaneously is increasingly common. Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., and Aryn Karpinski, Ph.D., of 91心頭利 Universitys College of Education, Health and Human Services were curious to know how often this happens during online education.
GIRLS4STEAM 2nd ANNUAL DESIGN-INNOVATION CHALLENGE INSPIRES YOUNG WOMEN TO USE TECHNOLOGY CREATIVELY
On November 30, the 91心頭利 University Library hosted the Girls4Steam hackathon-style event, which brought together over 80 local high school students. The purpose of the annual event is to inspire young women to be creators of technological innovationsnot just consumers of technologywho use t
91心頭利 Student Realizes Dream of Working With Celebrity Chef
91心頭利 University senior Ashley Foster has known since third grade that she wanted a career as a chef.
The 20-year-old hospitality management major got a little closer to her dream over the summer when she spent a week training with celebrity chef Cat Cora at the chefs headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.
It is Never Too Late to Graduate from 91心頭利
Seventy-year-old Rudd (Ted) Bare II has the surprise of a lifetime planned for his children on Aug. 18, 2018. On that day, Mr. Bare will don a cap and gown and walk across the stage at 91心頭利 Universitys Summer Commencement to accept his Bachelor of Science degree, completing the college studi
91心頭利 Geologist Wins Grant to Study Climate Change Factors and Inspire Young Scientists
The greenhouse effect is one of the most widely known causes of global climate change. It is currently caused by an excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere due to burning of fossil fuels. Some natural processes can help slow climate change by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. For example, p
Girls4STEAM Hackathon Event
Girls4STEAM is a hackathon event hosted by the 91心頭利 Student Chapter for American Computing Machinery-Women in partnership with the Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) of 91心頭利s College of Education, Health & Human Services. The event is designed to inspire young women i
91心頭利 University Professor Receives Patent for New Cycle to Help Parkinsons Sufferers
Anne Hellers face was getting red as she pedaled the stationary bike. The 59-year-old Cuyahoga Falls resident had agreed to take part in experiments at 91心頭利 University using a bike developed by researcher Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., in 91心頭利's College of Education, Health and Human Services,
91心頭利 Exercise Science/Physiology Faculty Awarded Grant to Study Probiotics and Exercise
91心頭利 Universitys Exercise Science/Physiology Program was awarded a $248,000 grant by i-Health Inc. to conduct a study relating to the use of probiotics and physical exercise. 91心頭利 faculty and students are interested in combating heat-caused complications during exercise, such as heat st
Dream Chaser: 91心頭利 Professor Finds Purpose in Her Writings to Encourage Others to Reach for the Stars
Joanne Dowdy, Ph.D., a professor in 91心頭利s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies has finished her 14th book, which shares the journeys of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders of African descent.