JWG CESTA Newsletter 2022

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USSenatorSherrodBrownandUSDADeputy SecretaryofAgricultureJewelBronaughVisit CentralState2

CSU-ExtensionEducatorProfile-AmberTwitty-3 CSUPresidentJackThomasVisitsICWRM-4

ROTCMarauderBattalionAmongWinningTeams SelectedtoCompeteatWestPoint-5

CSUEStudentsAwardedatAnnualResearch Conference-7

CentralStateUniversityStudentEarns BarryGoldwaterScholarship -8

WomeninScience-9

CESTACybersecurityProfile-11

AlumSpotlight,KakraHughesMD-13 CannGoodsMOUSigning-14

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BeeResearchExpansion-16

Student/FacultySpotlights-21

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY CESTA STUDENTS WIN BIG AT ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE

College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture Students Achievements Celebrated and Acknowledged at Annual Association of 1890 Research Directors Symposium-Page 7

Students Emily Archer, Emmitt Higgins, Professor Subramania Sritharan Ph.d., Dr. Krishnakumar Nedunuri Ph.D., student Gilbert Robinson, Michelle Corley, Ph.D. Jayshan Lundy at 2022 ARD Conference

USDA DEPUTY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE JEWEL BRONAUGH AND U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN VISITED CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh, visited Central State University Thursday, April 14, 2022, to learn about the CESTA 1890 LandGrant Program at CSU. The visit focused on USDA-NIFA-funded research, extension, and academics taking place at Central State University. A roundtable with College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) students was also held with Deputy Secretary Bronaugh.

View videos and read additional articles at:

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/agriculture-research-inwater-reclamation-done-at-central-statepraised/2N7JX7G67ZBWRHCQ6VEQSZXUSQ/?outputType=amp

https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/senator-brown-visitscentral-state-university/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senator-brown-visitscentral-state-university/ar-AAWdtgS\

Photo 1: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Central State President Dr. Jack Thomas, USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh, and Dr. Michelle Corley

Photo 2:U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Central State President Dr. Jack Thomas

Photo 3: Central State President Dr. Jack Thomas, USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh

Photo 4: Dr. Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri, CSU professor of Environmental Engineering discusses research taking place within the Central State International Center for Water Resources Management

Photo 5: USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh with CSU CESTA student researchers at the roundtable discussion

CESTA Community and Economic Development

Educator, Amber Twitty creates strong individuals, businesses and communities through her CSU Extension work

CentralStateUniversityExtension(CSUE) CommunityandEconomicDevelopment

(CED)RegionalEducatorAmberTwittybringsmore than30yearsofdirectexperiencetothe organization

AnativeofCincinnati,Twittyreceivedher undergraduatedegreeinbusinessadministration withaconcentrationinfinanceaswellas completedadditionalgraduatecourseworkin communityplanningfromtheUniversityof Cincinnati.

TwittyjoinedCSUEin2020fortheopportunityto useherskillstodevelopinnovativeprogramming forresidents,businesses,andcommunities throughoutsouthernOhio.“Myresponsibilities includecreatingprogrammingtoaddressissuesin asustainable,measurable,andimpactfulmanner,” Twittysays “Iworkwithindividuals,businesses, organizations,andcommunities.”

InherroleasaCSURegionalCommunityand EconomicDevelopmentEducator,Twittyhasbeen instrumentalintheplanninganddevelopmentof theSmall/AgriBusinessInformationalSummitand CEDOfficeHourLive. Theannualsummit,hosted bytheCommunityandEconomicDevelopment

(CED)team, informsthebusinesssectorofCSU Extension,governmentalandquasi-governmental resourcesavailabletothem.Italsoservesasa forumtobuildastrongconnectionbetweensmall businessesandCSUExtension.

CEDOfficeHourLive!isaweeklyonlinediscussion withtheCSUECEDteamthatengagesresidents, businesses,andStateofOhiorepresentatives.This programhasreachedaudiencesasfarastheState ofGeorgiaandWashington,DC.

Ready,Set,Grow!offersopportunities for individualsinterestedinfarmingtolearnmore aboutthebusinessaspectsoffarming.

TheEntretoEntrepreneurshipInitiativeworkswith boththosewhoarecurrentlyincarceratedorwho werepreviouslyimprisonedtostarttheirown business.

OtherCEDprogramsinclude:

--CEDRecordSealingClinics:Collaboratewith agencies,individuals,andorganizationstoplanand implementrecordsealingclinics.

---DriverLicenseReinstatementClinics:Collaborate withagencies,individuals,andorganizationsto planandimplementdriverlicensereinstatement clinics.--AStep-UpWorkforceDevelopment Programpartnerswithsmallbusinessestoprovide additionalsoftskilltraining.

--TheCEDCommunityRoundtableallows communitystakeholderstohearfromcommunity membersdirectly.

Amber Twitty

Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda Tours

C.J. McLin International Center for Water Resources Management (ICWRM) and ARD Research Fields

The Glamorous Side of Research!

The glamorous side of research! Work started on the field for the new Raspberry Precision Irrigation and Robotics Research Facility. The field---on the CSU Agricultural Research and Demonstration Farm on US 42 E, Wilberforce---had rocks removed before planting could begin. Research will focus on developing smart drip irrigation system for beginning raspberry farmers. Irrigation control is assisted with robot for automated soil moisture sampling and lawn mowing

Research results are targeted to benefit communities, agriculture, natural resources, and stakeholders of Ohio. Like to know more? Contact Rajveer Dhillon at rdhillon@centralstate.edu

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Dorothy Pelanda toured research facilities on campus as well as the bee research facility and aquaponics demonstration facility while learning about CSU agriculture research and extension She even got the chance to feed the tilapia at the aquaponics facility. Did you know Director Pelanda is a beekeeper too!

Subramania I. Sritharan, Ph.D., shares updates on research taking place within ICWRM with OAD Director Dorothy Pelanda

(Brian Kampman (r) Rajveer Dhillon (c)

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY ROTC MARAUDER BATTALION COUNTED AS HEROES DURING HISTORIC SANDHURST

MILITARY SKILLS COMPETITION AT WEST POINT

Central State University ARMY ROTC sacrificed a higher ranking to help save a life at the annual Sandhurst Competition held at the US Army Military Academy, West Point.

Each year, hundreds of Military Science students from across the nation as well as international teams gather to compete in a grueling 48-hour contest that tests endurance, military preparedness, leadership and unit cohesion.

This year not only was the Central State University ARMY ROTC Marauder Battalion counted among these elite groups of competitors; they were also counted as heroes. The Central State University Ranger Challenge Team traveled to West Point, New York on the 24th of April to compete in the annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition against 48 teams comprised of Cadets from ROTC, Service Academies, and international teams.

The team had four days to draw additional equipment and familiarize with the course. Competition started early Friday morning and ended Saturday morning. On Friday the team moved on foot to 11 different stations covering approximately 25 miles. Some events were designed to be physically demanding while other’s focused on precision such as rifle and grenade launcher ranges. The final event was a grueling 12 Mile Ruck March "and it was during this march that the CSU Marauder Battalion demonstrated the leadership skills we have drilled into them,” said Professor of Military Science LTC Samuel Dallas Jr., who leads the battalion.

According to Steven D. Harmon-recruiting operations officer, Central State University Army ROTC, approximately half-way through the course the Central State Rangers came upon a Cadet from another school that was in a life-threatening medical situation. The Central State Rangers took immediate action and provided potential lifesaving first aid.

Members of Maurader Battalion participate in field exercises

Theywerealsoabletocall911anddirectthefirstresponderstotheirlocationin thewoods,inthedarkTheystayedwiththedownedCadetuntilthefirstresponders arrivedandtookcontrolofthesituationThistookapproximately45minutes, allowingmanyteamstopassthemwhichcostthemahigherplacementintheevent. “ThisdidnotmattertotheTeamastheyknewtheyhadtodowhatwasright,” addedHarmon.

AfterthefinaleventonSaturdaymorning,BrigadierGeneralMarkCQuander,the CommandantofCadetsatWestPoint,presentedhiscointotheentireteam.Later thateveningBGQuanderagainrecognizedtheRangerTeamduringtheAwards CeremonywheretheyreceivedastandingovationfromtheirpeersandCadre.The RangerTeamreturnedhomeSunday,“exhaustedbutreadytotrainfornextyear’s competition,”saidHarmon

TheSandhurstMilitarySkillsCompetitionisanannualeventfeaturingteamsfromdomestic militaryacademies,ROTCBattalions,andinternationalteams;andwasestablishedto promotemilitaryexcellenceamongtheUSCorpsofCadetsbyshowcasingtacticaland technicalproficiency,leadershipabilities,andphysicalprowessItisfurtherdesignedtobuild relationshipsacrossinstitutionsandnations

TheCSUMarauderBattalion7thBrigade(BDE) seatedintheCollegeofEngineering,Science, Technology,andAgriculture(CESTA)1890Land-GrantProgram,iscomprisedofCadetsfrom CentralState,Cedarville,Wilberforce,andWittenbergUniversities.Cadetmembersinclude CDTJusticeBassette,CDTCalebKowalewski,DavidAbraham,CDTHaydenStokes,CDTEthan McCall(SquadLeader),CDTMoriahBarber,MSGJohnMeyer,CDTEnochFlint,CDTCaleb Arreguin,CDTSkylerArny,CDTCynthiaStokes,CDTDanielHeiple.Cadrethattrainedthis year'steam:CPTDevanCureton,thecurrentCadreOfficerinCharge,CPTHaraldJuergens, andtheSeniorMilitaryScienceInstructor,MSGJohnMyer.

Central State University Maurader Battalion Cadre Pictured from Left to Right are: Front Row CDT Justice Bassette, CDT Caleb Kowalewski, David Abraham, CDT Hayden Stokes, CDT Ethan McCall (Squad Leader), CDT Moriah Barber Back Row LTC Samuel Dallas Jr, MSG John Meyer, CDT Enoch Flint, CDT Caleb Arreguin, CDT Skyler Arny CDT Cynthia Stokes CDT Daniel Heiple CPT Devan Cureton and the current Cadre Officer in Charge on the far right 1LT Harald Juergens

College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture Students

Achievements Celebrated and Acknowledged at Annual Association of 1890 Research Directors Symposium

EachyeartheAssociationof1890ResearchDirectorshostsaresearchsymposiumhighlightingtheoutstandingworkofresearchers andstudentsat1890HBCULand-GrantInstitutions.ThisyearseveraloutstandingCollegeofEngineering,Science,Technology,and Agriculture(CESTA)studentstooktopprizesatthe20thannualevent.

TheSymposium,whichtookplaceinAtlanta,GeorgiafromApril2-5, providesaforumforinteractions,knowledgesharing, buildingnetworksforexpandedpartnerships,andopportunitiestoshowcasethetalentsandachievementsofthe1890community.

“CentralStateStudentsfromCESTAsharedoutstandingpresentationsattheSymposiumandwererecognizedwithtopawards fortheirresearch,”saysSubramaniaI Sritharan,PhD,PE,andProfessorofWaterResourcesManagementatCSU

AccordingtoDr Sritharan,thisprestigioussymposiumwasattendedby1,100undergraduateandgraduateresearchersand scientistsfromthroughouttheUS “TheawardsreflectthetopstudenttalentandtheoutstandingresearchcarriedoutinCESTA”he added

Winners include:

EmilyArcher,2022graduatingseniorandvaledictorian,majoringinEnvironmentalEngineering Archerreceivedfirstplaceforthe UndergraduateOralPresentationcategoryofPLANTHEALTHANDPRODUCTIONANDPLANTPRODUCTS Shewasmentoredby ProfessorsKrishnaKumarNedunuri,PhD,andMarcusNagle,PhD

TayliahSwain,2022GraduatingSenior,andDean’sListstudent,majoringinChemistry receivedFirstPlacefortheUndergraduatePosterPresentationcategoryofPLANTHEALTHANDPRODUCTIONANDPLANT PRODUCTS ShewasmentoredbyProfessorMarcusNagle,PhD

GilbertRobinson,a2021graduatewhomajoredinEnvironmentalEngineering,received3rdplaceintheUndergraduateOral CompetitioncategoryofRENEWABLEENERGYNATURALRESOURCES,ENVIRONMENT&CLIMATECHANGE Hewasmentoredby Professors RamanitharanKandiah,PhD andKrishnaKumarNedunuri,PhD

EmmittHiggins,ajuniormajoringinEnvironmentalEngineeringwonsecondprizeintheUndergraduateOralPresentationCategory forhispresentationonFineResolutionImageClassificationofLiDARandAerialPhotosforWayneNationalForestinOhio Hewas mentoredbyXiaofangWei,PhD

CentralStateUniversityCESTAoffersuniqueopportunitiesforundergraduatestudentstoparticipateinresearch,attend,and presentatworkshopsandconferences Severalscholarshipsarealsoavailablewhichcoverthefullcostoftuitionandexpenses To learnmorevisithttps://wwwcentralstateedu/academics/cse/indexphp

L-R) Dr. Carter, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Lowell, Dr. Sritharan, Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, Tayliah Swain (Poster Presentation, Undergraduate Presentation-first place), Dr. Nedunuri, Gilbert Robinson (Renewable energy Oral Presentation, Undergraduate category – Third Place), Student 5, Student 6, Dr. Korir, Jayshan Lundy, Dr. Nagle, Emmitt Higgins(Renewable energy Oral Presentation, Undergraduate category – Second Place) , Dr. Corley, Dr. Katampe, Dr. Kandiah

event, Academic Recognition Convocation, celebrating and recognizing outstanding student achievement for academic excellence.

Smith, a junior from Cincinnati, Ohio, is also a student in Central State University’s Honors College, a founding member of the Philosophy Club, and the Parliamentarian for the National Society of Black Engineers She is the first Central State University student to win the Goldwater Scholarship

“The Central State University Honors College challenges our high-achieving students to develop the personal, professional, and intellectual skills they will need to address tomorrow's multifaceted problems,” said Central State University President Dr. Jack Thomas.

Smith is one of only 12 college students in Ohio named a recipient of this prestigious national scholarship, and one of only 5 students from an Ohio public higher education institution. From an estimated pool of over 5,000 college sophomores and juniors, 1,242 students from 433 institutions were nominated to compete for the 2022 Goldwater Scholarship Approximately 417 students were selected as 2022 Goldwater Scholars

“Our University is searching for academically strong, well-rounded, and intrinsically driven students in particular fields of study,” said, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs F.

Erik Brooks, Ph.D.

Central

State University Student Earns Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to students who excel greatly in natural science, engineering, mathematics and have high academic and research achievements

“We are looking to recommend students for these kinds of prestigious academic awards.

Kayla Smith is our first Goldwater Scholarship recipient, but she will not be our last.”

The University launched its Honors College less than two years ago and recently broke ground on its new Honors Residence Hall which will house the high-achieving students and administrative offices

With the establishment of the Honors College, the University is moving aggressively to nominate students for selected prestigious academic awards such as the Rhodes Scholarship, Truman Scholarship, Boren Scholarship, Gilman International Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, and more.

“I chose Central State because it was the best fit for me. I love the small class sizes, which enables me to work closely with my professors and ensure that my voice is heard,” Smith said. “Central State University provides me access to a well-rounded and affordable education, which is a worthwhile investment for my life I have benefited greatly from the scholarships and opportunities for academic engagement this world-class University has provided My professors push me to engage and achieve ” Kayla is the daughter of Chandra Mathews-Smith & T. Bernard Smith and wishes to acknowledge her appreciation for all they have done for her and for their continued support.

“This is a moment in the history of Central State University and will change Kayla’s life,” noted Honors College & International Affairs Executive Director Paul A. Schlag, Ph.D. “We consider Kayla to be one of the Honors College’s top students. She is the ultimate example of what it means to be an honors student at Central State University,” added Schlag

To learn more about the Central State University Honors College, visit centralstate edu

Barry Goldwater Scholarship Recipient Kayla Smith

Students and Faculty Honored at First Annual Research and Scholarly Achievement Awards

Central State University hosted its first Research and Scholarly Achievement Awards event to announce the University’s prestigious research grants and studentscholarshipawards.

RecentlyCentral State University faculty and staff set new school records in sponsoredresearchandexternalfundingforvariedprojectswhichpositively impactregionalandnationalagriculturaleconomics,increasethediversityof the agricultural workforce, develop environmentally and economically sustainable hemp and aquaculture systems, and ultimately improve the qualityoflivesofAmericans

Central State University students Danielle Darkenwald and Kayla Smith (pictured from L to R)eachwerehonoredasthefirstCSUstudentstoreceive the prestigious Boren Award and Barry Goldwater Scholarship and awards celebrating and recognizing outstanding student achievement for academic excellence

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CENTRAL

STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS IN DEMAND ONLINE CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

With Central State University’s professional online Cybersecurity Certificate Program, students can begin a cybersecurity career!

Central State University is enrolling for its new Online Cybersecurity Certificate Program.

With Central State University’s professional online Cybersecurity Certificate program, students can begin a cybersecurity career within a year.With expert-led classes and immersive, real-world training, students are prepared for a successful career in Cybersecurity. The best part—no previous experience is required!

The one-year technical certificate program is “textbook free,” fully online, and prepares students for jobs in cyber-related occupations, such as digital forensic analysis, intrusion detection, network administrators, database administrators, and software developers.The students are required to complete 30 credit hours. Courses include Computer Networks, Database Systems, Cybersecurity I, and Cybersecurity II.

According to Arunasalam Rahunanthan, Ph.D., associate professor of Mathematics and chair of Mathematics and Computer Science at Central State, “the demand for cybersecurity professionals is high. The cybersecurity industry is exploding and is one of the top concerns facing the corporate industry.

“This certificate program will prepare our students to contribute to the cyber related workforce. This is very rewarding because we want to ensure that those who are underrepresented have an opportunity to succeed in this growing industry. We are helping contribute to a more diverse workforce in the Cyber security field,” adds Dr. Rahunanthan.

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Central State University, is designed to be a gateway to develop the essential skills needed to be a strategic data defender capable of protecting an organization from highly disruptive cyberattacks. The program offers stackable credentials for those who desire to pursue higher-level degrees and certifications.

The Cybersecurity program is funded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. “Institutions were invited to apply for funding, and Central State was one of the institutions to receive an award,” said Dr. Rahunanthan.

Courses within the curriculum will help students prepare for industry-relevant cybersecurity certifications like: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA LINUX+. devices. Scholarships may be available for those who are eligible. To register visit CentralState.edu/academics/cse/cybersecurity//. For more information visit CentralState.edu.

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ROUNDTABLE WITH NATIONAL AND STATE OF OHIO REPRESENTATIVES

Central State University Land-Grant Participates in Agricultural Industry Roundtable with National and State of Ohio Representatives including Senator Sherrod Brown

Agriculture is vital to the State of Ohio and is the number one industry contributing more than $100 billion to the state’s economy.

For that reason, representatives from across the nation and the State of Ohio, met with Central State University and The Ohio State University to discuss issues affecting farming and agriculture in Ohio.

The Ag Roundtable took place on Friday, December 10, 2021, at The Ohio State University and featured representatives from the US Department of Agriculture, the State of Ohio, and agri-business leaders from throughout the State.

Professor Michelle Corley, Ph.D. with the Central State University College of Engineering, Science, Technology & Agriculture, along with Cathann A. Kress, Ph.D., Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University (event host); shared their thoughts on a variety of agricultural related issues with Thomas J. Vilsack United States Secretary of Agriculture, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, and Chief Terry Cosby, Chief Officer for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Chief Cosby previously served as the NRCS State Conservationist in Ohio for 16 years.

As a part of the roundtable, Corley shared Central State University’s plans for serving underserved populations and communities in Agriculture in Ohio. Dean Corley discussed the CSU State mandated Centers (International Center for Water Resource Management and Emerging Technologies), participation in the 1890 Centers of Excellence Programs, and most importantly the need for sustainability for underserved minority students in AGRISTEM fields.

The North Central Region's Mini Land-Grant Conference participants recently toured Central State University as part of their conference at The Ohio State University. The Conference, hosted by The Ohio State University and Central State University, was open to all faculty, staff, administrators, CARET representatives, and others who support the land-grant mission in the North Central Region.

Central State Extension professionals shared their expertise at the annual Association of Extension Administrators in Orlando this August.

Central State 4h Program held several camps over the summer. Nearly 200 campers ages 10-18 reside on campus, engaged in the local communities, and vis Washington D C CSU

Students served as staff an mentors.

CESTA Researcher and Professor Hongmei Li-Byarlay has co-published in Nature Scientific Reports now, titled "Assessing the toxicology interaction effects of imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and chlorpyrifos on Bombus terrestris based on the combination index."

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-09808-3

The CSU/CESTA Bee Lab, which Dr. Li-Byarlay manages also recently coauthored the article "Genomic signatures underlying the oogenesis of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor on its new host Apis mellifera" is published in the Journal of Advanced Research (impact factor 10.479, ranking it 9 out of 73 in Multidisciplinary Sciences)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123222001102?

via%3Dihub&fbclid=IwAR3MosTPuuiONgAFTLsA68qdo4McNn9FZ-QQKsLfWYdED9nQAP71YUqHPo

Central State University, ANR Extension Associate, Clare Thorn appeared on Living Dayton Wednesday, April 27 as part of a live in-studio segment on the Native Plant sale. To view the segment visit Living Dayton at wdtn.com/living-dayton/

Central State University Professor and Researcher Dr. Cadence Lowell quoted in national Ag News: https://www.agweb.com/.../blue-lightproven-weed-destroyer

CESTA Research Professor, Rajveer Dhillon, Ph D presents "Precision Agriculture and Robotics for Sustainable Agriculture: Project III update" at the CESTA Weekly Research Symposium Series held on Monday, April 11, 2022. The Series is designed to provide an overview of various 1890 Land-Grant research projects taking place within the College The Series began Monday, February 28, 2022 and ran through May 2, 2022.

Congratulations to CSU CESTA Researcher Eric Salas who was recently featured in a news article focusing on Tropical Rainforest Sustainability which can be accessed at

https://www.theguardian.com/.../tropical-forests-can...

CSU CESTA Associate Professor and ARD Research Scientist Dr Brandy Phipps, Represented Central State University at at Nationwide Congressional Briefing.

Dr. Phipps, who also serves as Project Leader for a recent historic $10 Million grant, joined notable leaders such as Senators Cory Booker and John Cornyn to discuss the need to invest in Sustainable Nutrition Science! To learn more visit https://www.centralstate.edu/academics/cse/im/pdf/CSUAssistant-Professor-Serves-on-Congressional-Panel pdf

Land-Grant staff and program participants break bread at the Fair's annual Hall of Fame Breakfast. In attendance were CSUE Associate Director Dr. Siddhartha Dasgupta, CESTA Interim Dean Dr. Morakinyo Kuti, Beginning Small Farmers Program participants Omope Carter and Tia Stewart, CSU President Dr Jack Thomas, Dave Martin, and CSUE Program Development Coordinator Michelle Smith.

Central State University Researchers featured on Channel 5 News Cleveland

Drs. Craig Schluttenhoffer and Dr. Brandy Phipps were featured in story about the future of hemp in Ohio! Watch the full interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=9TvlJGIxfd0

Nearly 125 higher education professors from Nigeria spent a week with the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) and its Chair Dr. Ibrahim Katampe to learn program capacity building and grant-writing. The week is sponsored by the Nigerian Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and provides for academic staff training and development. Central State is one of only two Universities in the US to provide this training.

Central State Extension students Davaughn Major(left) and Kedron Rolle (right) represent CSU Land-Grant at the 2022 Ohio State Fair.

DeBonne Wishart, geoscience professor and environmental scientist in the International Center for Water Resources Management at Central State University was featured as an expert commenting on HB158- measure to protect and ensure the safety of the state’s water systems and human health-in Springfield Sun news article. Read full article at: https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/ohio/ohio-lawmakers-tovote-on-bill-that-would-outlaw-firefighting-use-of-chemicalsfound-in-drinking-water/PIPM3RN2PVDWFLD2UJUSW7WBPM/

Central State University Extension’s (CSUE) Community and Economic Development hosted an Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. This live and virtual event included both state and federal leaders in Small Business and Agribusiness Development. Due to demand, the full Summit video was uploaded to You Tube. View the full Summit at: https://youtu be/NX4t8fnQdWU

Central State University earned one of two $10-million Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) grants designated to hemp-related projects from the USDA (Oregon State University received the other hemp-related grant ) Central State’s focus? Feeding hemp to seafood. The university assembled a multidisciplinary team with five other land-grant institutions to study how hemp grain could replace some or all of the feed used in aquaponics. The five-year project known as Sustainable Use of a Safe Hemp Ingredient, or SUSHI has three aspects: a research portion, an education portion, and an extension outreach portion. To learn more visit: https://www hempgrower com/article/how-feeding-hemp-fishsave-planet-brandy-phipps-central-state-university-usda-grant/

Central State University Student Jeremy Jackson presents his work before faculty and staff at the 2022 Research and Development Awards Day The first annual event recognizes students and faculty for their research achievements.

Central State University Extension (CSUE)hosts research based educational programs throughout the year. In the “Hands-On Backyard Mushrooms Workshops” at the CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road, CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Educator Marc Amante teaches participants how to begin cultivating shiitake and oyster mushrooms.

Two incubator farms have been created, one in the Edgemont neighborhood in Dayton in partnership with Edgemont Solar Gardens, and another in the City of Trotwood, located on the grounds of the Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center.

The International Center for Water Resource Management (ICWRM) contains two academic programs that are interrelated–Environmental Engineering (ENE), and Water Resources Management (WRM). Students obtain baccalaureate degrees in these fields. It is now possible also to obtain a minor in Water Resources Management.

With these programs of study, the Center is the focal point for environmental related studies at Central State University. The Center offers an interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Science in cooperation with the Department of Natural Sciences (NSC).

ICWRM program supports the B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture degree in the Department of Agriculture Sciences by offering courses to its majors in Soil Sciences, Soil and Water Conservation, Hydrology, Irrigation and Drainage, and through collaboration in research and extension.

The center is named after Clarence Josef McLin Jr., an African-American mortician and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 36th district from 1967 to 1988. His father was civil rights leader Mac McLin and his daughter former Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin.

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Garland received his bachelor's degree in political science from Central State University in 1971 and his J.D. degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 1974. A Vietnam veteran, Garland also earned a Purple Heart for wounds he received while serving as an infantry squad leader

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