September 2025 |
It’s that time of year again when Cleveland State University undergraduate student researchers will present findings from projects funded by the Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA) Program. Research supported by the USRA program, as well as the McNair Scholars Program, will be showcased at the 2025 USRA Poster Session, held Thursday, Sept. 18, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium.
As part of CSU’s new strategic plan, Cleveland State University United, the university is committed to serving students and encouraging them to unleash their creativity. The Undergraduate Summer Research Award (USRA) Program exemplifies that mission and is designed to provide undergraduate students with a well-defined, summer-long research experience that involves intellectual inquiry and faculty mentoring.
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Cigdem Slankard One of Five Cuyahoga County Artists Selected for the Satellite Art Fund Cigdem Slankard, an associate professor and the Director of the School of Film & Media Arts, was awarded $12,000 from The Satellite Fund to support her current documentary work. The Virtual Village is a feature-length documentary about a Facebook group connecting over 40,000 Turkish immigrant women across 90 countries. The Satellite Fund, administered by SPACES since 2019 and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting, is an opportunity for Cuyahoga County based artists, curators, and cultural producers to create a public visual art project engaging in experimental practices with strong conceptual foundations. |
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Mathematics' Alex Hoover Publishes Two New Biology-focused Articles Dr. Alexander Hoover, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has published two new articles related to his research in mathematical biology, computational fluid dynamics, and biomechanics. Emergent Kinematics and Flow Structure of Tension Driven Pulsing Xeniid Corals, published in the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology with co-authors Matea Santiago and Laura Miller, relates to pulsing soft coral and the fluid mechanics related to their motion. Research into mathematical methods to model microscopic swimmers such as bacteria led to A regularised force-doublet framework for self-propelled microswimmers, published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics with co-authors Priya Boindala and Ricardo Cortez. |
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Viking Voices Podcast Highlights the Archaeology Program at CSU The next installment of Viking Voices is one you won’t want to miss, featuring Director of Anthropology Phil Wanyerka, who stops by to talk about the fascinating finds he and his students have discovered at the Fort Hill Earthwork Complex in Rocky River. |
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UPDATE: Invention Disclosure Submission An invention disclosure was submitted by Dr. Brian Davis, Associate Dean of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and PhD student Ghazal Mashhadiagha titled “AI-Guided Arterial Mapping and Anomaly Detection Device for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Procedures.” This technology introduces an AI-guided, handheld imaging device that provides instant visual mapping of facial arteries using biomimicry-inspired pattern recognition. Designed specifically for cosmetic injectors, it simplifies safety, improves outcomes, and enhances confidence without requiring ultrasound expertise or complex setup. |
Event: Ohio VC Fest This year, Ohio VC Fest will spotlight AI and emerging trends shaping the future of innovation and venture capital. Featuring impactful speakers and industry leaders, the programming will dive into how AI is redefining industries and creating the next phase of venture growth. Join leading VCs, angel investors, founders, and industry pioneers for two days of high-impact networking, deal-making, and world-class thought leadership. More information and registration information can be found here. |
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