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Kent State Classroom of the Future

Kent State Classroom of the Future

Anchor Lead: Technology has revolutionized the way instructors teach. Kent State campus has a classroom filled with the latest gadgets where K-12 graders can experiment and learn. Reporter Gabrielle Payne visited this classroom of the future to find out more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S5_AT&TClassroom32[/bbrvideo] Twenty years ago, cable only included sixty channels, there was no such thing as an Iphone, and a classroom filled with digital technology was only a futuristic fantasy.  Speeding up to present day, technology influences almost every aspect of our…

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The Liquid Crystal Institute

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…

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A Bright Future for Liquid Crystals

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…

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Studio Showcases Technology

Studio Showcases Technology

The Student Multimedia Studio in Kent State’ university library is no newbie to media attention. For the past 2 years the studio has gained media attention for 3D printing, but now popularity has hit an all-time. Student workers are learning how to deal with the flux. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_GODIN_KSU3D[/bbrvideo] Inside Kent State University’s Student Multimedia Studio, 3D printing is receiving more attention than ever before. 3D printing is changing the way many architecture, theater design, fashion…

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Fashion and Dance Connect with an iPod App

Fashion and Dance Connect with an iPod App

Kent State’s fashion and dance programs are always looking to keep up with current industry trends. TV2’s Lauren Buchanan has more on how technology has connected fashion and dance…with an iPod app. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The Kent State fashion and dance departments have been hard at work connecting with technology.”]BBR_04_Buchanan_SARAapp[/bbrvideo] Sophomore fashion design major Abby Steger has been designing clothing independently since she was 12 years old, but this semester she stepped out of her comfort zone. For the first…

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Charging up Kent State!

Charging up Kent State!

Almost every student on Kent State’s campus has a cell phone, but not everyone has a place to charge it until now. Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement recently added four new charging stations to the Students Center. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Four new charging stations have been added to the Kent Student Center”]BBR_03_Klein_ChargingStation[/bbrvideo] Today almost every student at Kent State has a cell phone, but with so many student and phones there’s not always enough outlets for chargers. Now, that…

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Meet the Tech Knights

Meet the Tech Knights

We all know how frustrating technology can be. It can be our best friend and our worst enemy. But before you pick up the phone and call Geek Squad just visit Kent State’s Tech at Night Team. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”From 9pm-Midnight most students are starting homework or getting ready for bed. As for the Tech at Night Employees, they are getting ready for work.”]BBR_01A_Klein_TechAtNight[/bbrvideo] Kent State University’s Tech Support offers students a number of resources for technological problems. One of…

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