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One of the top five women in Health Informatics is ������’s very own Christine A. Hudak, Ph.D., RN-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, Program Coordinator and Professor of Health Informatics. Dr. Hudak is well-connected to the organization she received the award from, HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader supporting the transformation of health through the application of information and technology. “The award was never on my radar, so when I was approached out the blue, that was pretty awesome just to be ...

With a Librarian of the Year Award and a published children’s book in hand, alumna Andrea Legg is soaring in her career as Assistant Director at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System.    Legg obtained her Master’s of Library and Information Science from Kent in 2009. She joined the Tuscarawas County Public Library System in 2010 as Extension & Technical Services Manager before moving to her current position in 2018. Then came the award.   “The fact that my peers -- so many of whom I deeply admire -- nominated and selected me for this award is...

Have a great idea for a new product, service, app, or way to solve a problem? Kent State students across campus will be able to present their ideas for the chance to win money and bragging rights for their college at LaunchNET’s IDEA OLYMPICS.  “Qualifiers” Potential Olympians submit a short description of their idea via a 30-90 second video pitch and a written application. Submit these via the event website by Friday, February 22, 2019 at 5pm. LaunchNET advisors are available to assist any applicant with materials, if needed. Teams are welcome to apply, as well as indi...