Progress of the Integrated Science Building
THE NEW INTEGRATED SCIENCE BUILDING HAS GIVEN KENT STATE’S SCIENCE MALL A LOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO. REPORTER ALEX WILCOX HAS THE STORY.
A Look into the Liquid Crystal Institute
Anchor: Every time you use a TV, a calculator, or a digital watch, you are using LCD technology that was first developed right here at Kent State University. This year, the Liquid Crystal Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Reporter Gabrielle Payne has more on the students and staff behind the scientific discoveries. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S1_LiqCrystal2[/bbrvideo] The world renowned Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University has made immense contributions to science since its opening in 1965. Today, the institute continues to be…
The Liquid Crystal Institute
[bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_P4_LCI[/bbrvideo] Every time you use a TV, a digital watch, or a calculator, you are looking through a liquid crystal display. But how exactly does a simple molecule transform into complex technology? If you visit the Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University, you will find many students researching in the labs. Some students may even be working on their own scientific discoveries and patents. A liquid crystal can be manipulated by heat and light to create new technology. Graduate…
A Bright Future for Liquid Crystals
[bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_P3_Crystal1[/bbrvideo] Liquid Crystal Displays are all around us. They have completely revolutionized the way that we use technology. Every time you use a television, a laptop, a digital watch, or a calculator, you are using technology that was first developed right here at Kent State University. The Liquid Crystal Institute, founded by Glenn Brown, is the world’s first research center focused on the study of liquid crystals. This year the laboratory will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Many students and…