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Kean University Students Explore Tradition and Legacy in South Africa Travelearn
Kean University Students Explore Tradition and Legacy in South Africa Travelearn
Kean University students and administrators explored the rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history of South Africa, learning alongside Kean’s Senior Human Rights Fellow Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, during a Travelearn trip to the country.
Collaborative ‘Think Tank Hackathon’ Sparks New Ideas for Student Success at Kean University
Collaborative ‘Think Tank Hackathon’ Sparks New Ideas for Student Success at Kean University
New uses for University buses, zero-cost textbooks and other ideas were pitched as ways to support student success in Kean's Think Tank Hackathon.
Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Kean University Researchers Discover Plant Fat and Animal Protein May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Adam Eckart, DHSc, and Pragya Sharma, Ph.D., both assistant professors in the Department of Health and Human Performance, used machine learning to discover the most influential factors that contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Kean University Earns Prestigious R2 Research Designation
Kean University was officially designated an R2 research university under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in Kean’s rapid transformation into a premier research institution.
Kean Researcher Works to Make Self-driving Cars Safer for Pedestrians
Kean Researcher Works to Make Self-driving Cars Safer for Pedestrians
Kean Assistant Professor Lakshmi Subramanian, Ph.D., is using virtual reality technology to research ways to make crossing the street safer for pedestrians in the era of self-driving cars.
Kean University Joins Prestigious Research Portal, Fostering Collaborations
Kean University Joins Prestigious Research Portal, Fostering Collaborations
Kean researchers will be able to expand their work's reach and impact by connecting with business partners and academic colleagues through ResearchwithNJ, a portal developed by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.
Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research
Earthworms, Ecosystems and Agriculture | Kean Research
The fascinating sensory capabilities of earthworms are being uncovered as researchers at Kean University examine how their movements support agriculture and impact old-growth forest ecosystems.
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment
Kean University Receives Grant to Support Diverse Computer Science Enrollment
Patricia Morreale, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Computer Science and Technology, secured a nearly $750,000 award for Kean as part of the Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI). The funding aims to drive systemic changes that support underrepresented students in computer science.
Kean Professor Receives Award from Army Research Lab for AI Materials Research
Kean Professor Receives Award from Army Research Lab for AI Materials Research
Kean University mathematics Assistant Professor Ensela Mema, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to use machine learning for materials science, offering students an opportunity to apply the latest science and techniques to materials development.
Kean University Study Finds High School Athletic Trainers Would Benefit from Concussion Standards and Education
Kean University Study Finds High School Athletic Trainers Would Benefit from Concussion Standards and Education
Research by Assistant Professor James Stavitz, Ph.D., who teaches in the athletic training program, reveals the need for standardized concussion protocols to help athletic trainers in high schools prioritize long-term student-athlete health over quick returns to play.