#university of akron

[materialsscienceandengineering]

New research challenges conventional wisdom on wet surface adhesion

Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion. Dr. Ali Dhinojwala, distinguished W. Gerald Austen Endowed Chair and H.A. Morton Professor at The University of Akron's School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, led a team whose significant breakthrough—that water can unexpectedly enhance adhesion under controlled conditions—was published Aug. 7 in Science Advances. The implications of this research are profound, particularly in biomedical applications such as bandages, health monitoring sensors for moist skin, and advanced adhesives that could replace sutures. The insights gained into leveraging surface roughness and material properties could revolutionize industries worth billions of dollars globally.

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Speech given by Governor Walz in Youngstown, OH!

~BR~

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AKRN ZIP

[ritamatinez]

So lonely and bored, looking for a lovely partner to have some fun and keep me company.❤️😍

Text me on here need friends

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[wutbju]

This is an eerie, ominous look at an abandoned fundamentalist church, Akron Baptist Temple. It was, of course, a church where Bob Jones, Inc. hobnobbed. Bob Jr. helped them ring in the New Year in 1963:

[tomoleary]

Keith Pollard - Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition: Odin, Akron, Drax, Texas Twister, Zeus, Hercules, Dragon Man, Mangog

[medinerd]

2024 Akron TubaChristmas Photos (And Videos!)

It was another fun time with friends and Christmas carols. Also low brass. Lots of low brass. Here’s a few photos and videos from today’s event.

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Meryl Engler, “Lying in Red”, 2023, Woodcut

Work by Michael Loderstedt (left), Eva Pozler (center) and Lori Kella (right)

Work by Lori Kella, Maria Uhase, and Meryl Engler (right two pieces)

Lori Kella, “Mudslide and Forsythia”, 2022, Inkjet print (left) and Corrie Slawson, “Amalgam 4”, 2022 (top) and “Amalgam 3”, 2022 (bottom), Oil and screenprint on plywood

Today (4/19/24) is the last day to see Life Out of Balance at the Emily Davis Gallery at The University of Akron. The group show show includes work by Maria Uhase, Meryl Engler, Lori Kella, Benjamin Lambert, Michael Loderstedt, Eve Polzer, Ron Shelton, Ariel Bowman, and Corrie Slawson.

From the gallery-

When a tree falls in a forest, we may see it as the death of the tree. It stops photosynthesizing, growing, feeding its mycorrhizal symbionts, flowering, developing fruit, dispersing seeds, taking in carbon dioxide, and producing oxygen. But in the ecosystem, it begins a whole new life in decay. It feeds the soil and microbes through the decomposition of its tissues; it provides a place for fungi, mosses, and lichens to grow; and it becomes a protected habitat for a myriad of insects, mammals, and birds. This same tree, therefore, can be both dying and living at the same time, depending on perspective. It can be dead if considered separate from its surroundings, or it can be alive in its continued relationship within its ecosystem.

Humans can feel more alive by being integrated with the rest of the natural world. We are not living to our full potential, or allowing nature to be its full potential, when we consider ourselves as separate from it.

If we are to have hope for solving the complex environmental issues that are facing us today, we need to work with, rather than against, the forces of nature.

Below are a few more selections.

Ron Shelton, “Yellow Mosaic”, 2021, Plastic and wire

Ariel Bowman, “Wall Trophy Series”, 2019, (Cave Bear, Antique Bison, Early Horse, Saber Cat, Dodo, Brontotherium, Parasaurolophus), Unglazed, high fired porcelain; Maria Uhase, “Splitting Headache”, 2022 Ink on paper and “Softly”, 2023, Graphite on paper

Benjamin Lambert, “A pint for a gallon”, 2020 and “I Found Your Damn Lost Shaker of Salt”, 2020, Stoneware, underglaze, glaze, epoxy

Corrie Slawson, “Stage Set Tapestry 1, for Feast: a ballet. Of Bats, Blue Footed Boobies, Penguins and other threatened fauna and flora. Pastoral landscape after Rubens”, 2020, Oil and mixed media on muslin

Michael Loderstedt, “Snakehead”, 2023, “Thistles”, 2023, Cyanotypes on fabric, embroidery, fabric collage

Lori Kella, “Mayflies in the Grass”, and “Yellow Irises”, 2024, Framed inkjet prints

Maria Uhase, “Encircled”, 2023, Oil on linen panel, “Worm”,2023, Oil on linen and “Conglomeration in the Spiders’ Ghost Town”, 2020, Oil on canvas

Eva Polzer, “Gift from a Cat”, 2024, Ceramic, underglaze, velvet jewelry box, and “Gift from a Rat”, 2024, Ceramic, underglaze, petri dish

Meryl Engler, “Waiting”,2023, Woodcut Block

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Hey y'all I listed these paintings on ebay recently! I have most of them listed for local pickup due to their size and weight, but the 2 on canvas are listed with shipping options, though the larger one will likely have expensive shipping unfortunately. Buuuuuuttt if you're interested in owning one of these bad boys and you like close to the Akron / Cleveland / Kent (Ohio) area it'd be awesome to actually sell some of these.

I know most of them don't have frames /cradles /hangers on them, but the doors could be installed as actual usable doors and the MDF boards are fairly easy to hang with screws. I made the MDF board paintings at a time when I wasn't feeling the best and was unable to manage making frames for my panels, plus I had a professor that told me I had to buy my own panel making wood, which was untrue. The school is supposed to provide Masonite, you're only supposed to have to purchase the wood for the frame. The only would I could find for making panels at the time was MDF as all the Masonite panels at the local hardware stores were filled with holes :( thus why there's 1/3 inch thick MDF board paintings in my collection of student works.

ANYWAY, I'm willing to drive the ones that fit in my car a pretty good distance to get them out of my closet lol. I'd say max would be an hour and a half to two hours.

Please consider purchasing one of these if you have the means to do so and like my work, it'd mean so much to me.

Here's the link to my Ebay page: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=156244174223&rt=nc&_ssn=hoande_62

Paintings For Sale!!!

Hey! I finally decided it's time to sell the paintings I've done throughout the past few years of school! Prices are negotiable and do not include the cost of shipping. Buyer pays for shipping. I am only able to ship these within the United States. Many of these pieces are large and/or heavy so I can't guarantee the shipping price won't be hefty, but I tried to price these pieces with that fact in mind. Please DM me if you'd like to buy one or have any questions.

"Flower Field" Acrylic on MDF board, 48 x 25 (inches), no frame/cradle and no hanger attached so it's a bit difficult to hang as is - $100

It's a bit heavy because it's MDF board so shipping may be expensive.

"Brighter Colors" Acrylic, Caulk, and Graphite Powder on Hollow Wooden Door, 79.5 x 24 x 1.25 (inches), No hinges or doorknob, no hanger attached, slight damage to top of door - $300

Based on Brighter Colors by Alter-P

"Lanterns Lit" Acrylic on Textured Enameled Door, 80 x 32 x 1.25 (inches), no doorknob, hinges still attached, metal picture hanger attached to back - $300

Based on Lanterns Lit by Son Lux

This door is very heavy so shipping will probably be a lot as well.

"Are You Going To Leave Me?" Acrylic on Masonite Panel, 72 x 36 x 2 (inches) - $300

Based on the song Are You Going To Leave Me? by Big Void feat. Big Al

"Heat Abnormal" Acrylic, Graphite Powder, and Metalic Powder on Hollow Wooden Door, 80 x 30 x 1.25 (inches), No Door Handle, Metal Hinges and Metal Hangers attached, door slightly damaged. - $300

Based on Heat Abnormal by Iyowa

"Scribble Face: I'm Afraid of Doctors" Acrylic, Hot Glue, Chalk Pastels, and Graphite Powder on Canvas, 18 x 24 (inches) - $75

"What it Feels Like to Drown" Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40 x 2 (inches) - $200

"On Loop" Acrylic on Masonite Panel, 42 x 42 x 2 (inches) - $200

Based on a playlist of like 20ish songs I had on loop that semester.

"Monster" Acrylic on MDF Board, 49 x 25 (inches), No Frame/Cradle or Hanger attached so it's a bit hard to hang as is. - $125

It's a bit heavy because it's MDF board so shipping price may be high.

Even if you can't or don't want to buy a painting, I'd super appreciate if you would reblog this and spread it so I can get these paintings out of our closet and maybe make some money. It's the first time I'm posting pictures of most of these so I hope you like them~

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Innovative method uses oxygen and light to recycle unsaturated polymers

A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science showcases a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics. The paper, authored by Dr. Junpeng Wang, assistant professor of polymer science at The University of Akron, and a team of current and former students including Dr. Hanlin Chen '23, Dr. Devavrat Sathe '23, Xin Guan and Puyang Zhang, introduces a process using oxygen and light to help break down the polymers naturally. Since the 1950s, the mass production of plastics has resulted in the creation of approximately 8.3 billion metric tons of polymers. Unfortunately, the majority of these polymers have been discarded or incinerated, leading to significant environmental contamination.

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[harriswalz4usabybr]

Friday, August 16, 2024 - Tim Walz

This is the 'official' schedule of Tim Walz today on the campaign trail. With additional details for press purposes. Additionally, the governor is traveling with the Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on this trip. This will help him gain valuable insights into the region while traveling and meeting with voters.

Governor Walz is taking part in three events across the Buckeye State. The Harris-Walz campaign is highly invested in the region, as we know there are many policies on our platform that Ohioans feel do harm to their state. We want to make sure the region is continually invested in and that our policies are better explained or changed if they are causing harm.

Event #1 (Youngstown, OH) Event Location: Covelli Centre Event Type: Campaign Rally Event Time: 9:00 - 10:00 ET

Event #2 (Akron, OH) Event Location: University of Akron Event Type: Campaign Learning Lunch Event Time: 12:00 - 15:00 ET

Event #3 (Cleveland, OH) Event Location: Cleveland State University Event Type: Get Out the Vote Event Time: 18:00 - 22:00 ET

Youngstown, OH Full-text speech given at the rally will be released shortly.

Akron, OH This event will be hosted at the University of Akron so that Governor Walz and Secretary Buttigieg could meet with local business leaders, local elected officials, and university researchers focusing on polymer research. This is a learning lunch so that the campaign can start learning more about how this research could help enhance the economy of Ohio.

Cleveland, OH Governor Walz and Secretary Buttigieg are kicking off a Get Out the Vote event for Cleveland on the Cleveland State University campus. Both will make remarks to a student audience before starting door knocking on-campus. Other volunteers will be out in various Cleveland neighborhoods. Additionally, dinner and refreshments will be provided for student leaders and faculty senate from 21:00 to 22:00. Many of selfies will be taken and we will be recruiting student social media ambassadors.

~BR~

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A Historical Deep Dive into the Founders of Black Womanism & Modern Feminism

Six African American Suffragettes Mainstream History Tried to Forget

These amazing Black American women each advanced the principles of modern feminism and Black womanism by insisting on an intersectional approach to activism. They understood that the struggles of race and gender were intertwined, and that the liberation of Black women was essential. Their writings, speeches, and actions have continued to inspire movements addressing systemic inequities, while affirming the voices of marginalized women who have shaped society. Through their amazing work, they have expanded the scope of womanism and intersectional feminism to include racial justice, making it more inclusive and transformative.

Anna Julia Cooper (1858–1964)

Quote: “The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class—it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity.”

Contribution: Anna Julia Cooper was an educator, scholar, and advocate for Black women’s empowerment. Her book A Voice from the South by a Black Woman of the South (1892) is one of the earliest articulations of Black feminist thought. She emphasized the intellectual and cultural contributions of Black women and argued that their liberation was essential to societal progress. Cooper believed education was the key to uplifting African Americans and worked tirelessly to improve opportunities for women and girls, including founding organizations for Black women’s higher education. Her work challenged both racism and sexism, laying the intellectual foundation for modern Black womanism.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825–1911)

Quote: “We are all bound together in one great bundle of humanity, and society cannot trample on the weakest and feeblest of its members without receiving the curse in its own soul.”

Contribution: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a poet, author, and orator whose work intertwined abolitionism, suffrage, and temperance advocacy. A prominent member of the American Equal Rights Association, she fought for universal suffrage, arguing that Black women’s voices were crucial in shaping a just society. Her 1866 speech at the National Woman’s Rights Convention emphasized the need for solidarity among marginalized groups, highlighting the racial disparities within the feminist movement. Harper’s writings, including her novel Iola Leroy, offered early depictions of Black womanhood and resilience, paving the way for Black feminist literature and thought.

Ida B. Wells (1862–1931)

Quote: “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”

Contribution: Ida B. Wells was a fearless journalist, educator, and anti-lynching activist who co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Her investigative reporting exposed the widespread violence and racism faced by African Americans, particularly lynchings. As a suffragette, Wells insisted on addressing the intersection of race and gender in the fight for women’s voting rights. At the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C., she famously defied instructions to march in a segregated section and joined the Illinois delegation at the front, demanding recognition for Black women in the feminist movement. Her activism laid the groundwork for modern feminisms inclusion of intersectionality, emphasizing the dual oppressions faced by Black women.

Sojourner Truth (1797–1883)

Quote: “Ain’t I a Woman?”

Contribution: Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth became a powerful voice for abolition, women's rights, and racial justice after gaining her freedom. Her famous 1851 speech, "Ain’t I a Woman?" delivered at a women's rights convention in Akron, Ohio, directly challenged the exclusion of Black women from the feminist narrative. She highlighted the unique struggles of Black women, who faced both racism and sexism, calling out the hypocrisy of a movement that often-centered white women’s experiences. Truth’s legacy lies in her insistence on equality for all, inspiring future generations to confront the intersecting oppressions of race and gender in their advocacy.

Nanny Helen Burroughs (1879–1961)

Quote: “We specialize in the wholly impossible.”

Contribution: Nanny Helen Burroughs was an educator, activist, and founder of the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, D.C., which emphasized self-sufficiency and vocational training for African American women. She championed the "Three B's" of her educational philosophy: Bible, bath, and broom, advocating for spiritual, personal, and professional discipline. Burroughs was also a leader in the Women's Convention Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, where she pushed for the inclusion of women's voices in church leadership. Her dedication to empowering Black women as agents of social change influenced both the feminist and civil rights movements, promoting a vision of racial and gender equality.

Elizabeth Piper Ensley (1847–1919)

Quote: “The ballot in the hands of a woman means power added to influence.”

Contribution: Elizabeth Piper Ensley was a suffragist and civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in securing women’s suffrage in Colorado in 1893, making it one of the first states to grant women the vote. As a Black woman operating in the predominantly white suffrage movement, Ensley worked to bridge racial and class divides, emphasizing the importance of political power for marginalized groups. She was an active member of the Colorado Non-Partisan Equal Suffrage Association and focused on voter education to ensure that women, especially women of color, could fully participate in the democratic process. Ensley’s legacy highlights the importance of coalition-building in achieving systemic change.

To honor these pioneers, we must continue to amplify Black women's voices, prioritizing intersectionality, and combat systemic inequalities in race, gender, and class.

Modern black womanism and feminist activism can expand upon these little-known founders of woman's rights by continuously working on an addressing the disparities in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for marginalized communities. Supporting Black Woman-led organizations, fostering inclusive black femme leadership, and embracing allyship will always be vital.

Additionally, when we continuously elevate their contributions in social media or multi-media art through various platforms, and academic curriculum we ensure their legacies continuously inspire future generations. By integrating their principles into feminism and advocating for collective liberation, women and feminine allies can continue their fight for justice, equity, and feminine empowerment, hand forging a society, by blood, sweat, bones and tears where all women can thrive, free from oppression.

[the1920sinpictures]

1916 Frederick Douglas "Fritz" Pollard, halfback at Brown University. In 1920 he was the first African American quarterback for the Akron Pros and in 1921 became the team's head coach. From America in the 1920s, FB.

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The Akron preshow was eventful

Phil:"Right or left?"

Dan: "Left. I'm a left gender kinda guy, yaknow what I mean?"

Phil: "No"

And then as if that wasn't enough

Q: If you lived in the Avatar (ATLA) universe, what element would you bend?

Phil: "I would bend water. Dan would bend?"

Dan: "gender."

Akron Preshow

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Chrissie Hynde, 72, the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band The Pretenders, posted this photo yesterday and wrote "Here’s me posing outside my childhood home in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio".

Wikipedia "Hynde was born in Akron, the daughter of a part-time secretary and a Yellow Pages manager. She graduated from Firestone High School but stated "I was never too interested in high school.

"I never went on a date or to a dance. It was pretty awful for me. Except, I used to go to Cleveland just to see any band.

" 'I was in love a lot of the time, but mostly with guys in bands I had never met. For me, knowing Brian Jones and later Iggy Pop were out there, made it hard for me to get too interested in the guys around me. I had bigger things in mind.'

"She went on to Kent State University's Art School and was caught up in the Kent State massacre on May 4, 1970, in which the boyfriend of one of her friends was among the four victims. . .

"She then went to London and recollected 'It was great, but my heart was breaking.

"I wanted to be in a band so bad. And to go to all the gigs, to see it so close up, to be living in it and not to have a band was devastating to me. After one addition I was weeping on the Underground throughout London. All the people I knew were in bands, and there I was, the real loser. . .

"In 1979 she formed The Pretenders and their first signature single hit number 1 in the UK on January 19, 1980. Their first album went on to similar chart success worldwide."

Hynde was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.