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How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?

ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?

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I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at 91¸£Àû's Brain Health Research Institute

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over 91¸£Àû’s Brain Health Research Institute

91¸£Àû’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

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Helping Those Who Help New Moms

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. 91¸£Àû College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

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IN A FLASH: Long Shadows

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Student Center , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Grant Expands Access to Groundbreaking App for Youth Living With HIV

A Northeast Ohio research team has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, to assess the impact of its Positive Peers app on the health outcomes of individuals aged 13-34 living with HIV. A pilot study found that when compared to those with HIV who didn’t use the app, those utilizing Positive Peers were more likely to be virally supressed and consistently engaged in medical care.

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Marwan Shalih Maraicar Three Minute Thesis People’s Choice Award winner

Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis

Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the People’s Choice Award winner.

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 Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D.

Biological Anthropology Professor Pairs Brain Research With Mindful Meditation

You may have already known that  reduces stress and anxiety, helps you sleep better and improves your test taking abilities. But, did you know that it shrinks your amygdala, which is the fear response center of the brain?

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Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is a new assistant professor of computer science at 91¸£Àû this year.

Moving from Private Industry to Academia

Meet Raiful Hasan, a new assistant professor of computer science at 91¸£Àû.

 

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Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope

Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 91¸£Àû Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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