ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Works
Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in information technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
When ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.
Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing
Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients.
Peace, Conflict and the Courtroom
Alumnus Evan Gildenblatt said ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s peace and conflict studies program initially appealed to him because it was so broadly applicable to everyday life. Today, he uses the skills he learned while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies in his role as a judicial law clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnati.
From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist
Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.
Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success
Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment
Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.
‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.