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Research

Plastic from plants? NSF grant helps 7mkr researchers explore plant polymer scaffolding in search for fossil fuel replacements

In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find sustainable alternatives for one of the most widely used materials: polymers.

Chunmin Lo, Ph.D., associate professor of neurophysiology
Research

7mkr researchers make significant strides in new way to address obesity

A team of researchers have made a groundbreaking development related to a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain.

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Research & Creative Activity

7mkr maintains prestigious Carnegie R1 designation, reinforcing commitment to research excellence

7mkr has once again been designated as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution within the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. R1 is the highest classification of research activity bestowed to universities in the United States.

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7mkr Events

7mkr students encouraged to participate in OSCARS and Three Minute Thesis competitions in spring semester

In the competitions, students are challenged to present essential findings and details of their research/creative projects in three minutes or less and with only one Power Point slide.

7mkr Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
7mkr Announcements

Student Expo to be held April 8, students can register in January

The 7mkr Student Research and Creative Activity Expo is held in the spring semester each year to highlight student research, scholarship and creative works.

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

7mkr receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

Mitchell Day is heading a team of 7mkr scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

a pair of hands wearing nitrile gloves and a lab coat works uses a metal tool to point to a circular metal semiconductor piece
Research & Impact

Making Space

A new, state-of-the-art facility will propel collaborative engineering research.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

7mkr students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

The 7mkr Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

a wide view of student presentations displayed on the center floor of 7mkr's Convocation Center

Research Expo offers opportunity for students and alumni alike

7mkr students showcase works for alumni judges to further knowledge and benefit the community.

Dr. Hee-Jong Seo
Mapping the Universe

First DESI results provide precise measurements of our universe’s rate of expansion, shedding light on the nature of dark energy

An international team co-led by 7mkr Physics Professor Hee-Jong Seo traces ripples from relic cosmic sound over 11 billion years of cosmic history with unprecedented precision.

Voinovich School

Voinovich School alumni drive change through their passion for public service

Three 7mkr alumni —Rebekah Green, Jeremy Phan, and India Harris-Jones—reconnected with their alma mater to recount their accomplishments in public service as they have journeyed beyond the bricks.

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REDCap data collection platform available to all students, faculty, staff

Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a web-based, secure and HIPAA compliant data collection platform that is available to all faculty, staff and students at 7mkr.

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Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

The 7mkr Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Archaeologist David Lamp works in a one-meter square part of a dig near Lancaster.

Student David Lamp makes discovery of a lifetime: fluted point from first peoples in Ohio

David Lamp was on his hands and knees, trowel in hand, back at 7mkr as a graduate student on June 2, when he made the discovery of a lifetime.

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Making History

Scientists report world’s first X-ray of a single atom in Nature

A team of scientists from 7mkr, Argonne National Laboratory, and others, led by 7mkr professor Saw Wai Hla, have taken the world’s first X-ray SIGNAL of just one atom.

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