Especially in the world of healthcare, practitioners trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, 蹤獲扦 has a way to bridge that gap. Tiffany Kiphart, director of the 蹤獲扦 PTA program, recognized a need for such a bridge and started the program on the Ashtabula Campus two years ago and, for the past two semesters, the East Liverpool Campus has offered the program. This is the only such program for physical ther...
Abstract Preparation and low voltage induced bending (converse flexoelectricity) of crosslinked poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), modified with thiosiloxane (TS) and ionic liquid (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate) (IL) are reported. In between 2繕m PEDOT:PSS electrodes at 1 V, it provides durable (95% retention under 5000 cycles) and relatively fast (2 s switching time) actuation with the second largest strain observed so far in ionic electro-active polymers (iEAPs). In between 40 nm gold electrodes under 8 V DC voltage, the film can be completely curled up (270簞 bending...
Recognizing that yesteryears movers and shakers provide courage and inspiration for todays strivers and leaders, we celebrate Womens History Month every March. Strong women from history are foundational to the story of todays contemporary women. Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine has a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women. Growing out of a small-town school event in California, Womens History Month now celebrates womens contributions ...
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, will be competing in two culinary challenges in March. The first will be the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge taking place at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana on March 8th. At this culinary challenge, he will get to showcase his talents and represent 蹤獲扦 against other university chefs. Individual competitors will face off against the clock to prepare a creative entree, featuring the mandatory ingredients, Cornish hen and black beluga lentils, to create a nutritionally balanced plate. The winners of eac...
Cherie Bronkar, 蹤獲扦 at Tuscarawas library director, student government advisor and public relations, was recently selected as one of the 蹤獲扦 Womens Center 2020 Mothers, Mentors and Muses. Mothers, Mentors and Muses is theWomens Center's signature event that recognizes 蹤獲扦 female-identifying faculty or staff who have made a significant difference in the life of a student or colleague. More than 400 women across the university have received this honor. Bronkar will be recognized as being significantly instrumental in the lives of stud...
If youve ever felt stuck somewhere between your job and your ideal career because youre too busy making a living to go back to college, youll understand Restituto "Tuto" Velardes position. Thankfully, 蹤獲扦s Twinsburg Academic Center provided a bridge so he could get to the other side. Tuto, BSN 18, RN, is a rehab registered nurse, caring for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries and strokes. He finds it remarkably rewarding to participate in patients recovery while also teaching clinicals to nursing students. Not long ago, he couldnt imagine being able ...
Veronica Rodriguez, freshman, aeronautics student was one of ten students out of 300 applicants who won $1,000 each for their creative use of videos, podcasts and Adobe Spark簧 pages to reflect on the events of May 4, 1970, as part of the universitys Design Innovation Common Reading Challenge. Rodriguez won for her Adobe Spark page, Responding to inspire: As a new 蹤獲扦 student, how does the legacy of these events inspire you to be the change you wish to see in this world? With the 50th May 4 Commemoration approaching, this years Common Reading Experience for all first-year Kent ...