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University of Akron Tops North American Polymer Rankings

July 8, 2026

The University of Akron has been named the leading institution in North America for polymer science and plastics engineering. This recognition comes from EduRank, a global ranking system that measures research impact through citations and publication output. The university’s position as first in the

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Akron's Space Pioneer: Judith Resnik's Journey

January 25, 2026

Judith Resnik, a brilliant engineer from Akron, made history as the second American woman in space. She flew aboard the Discovery in 1984, but her life was tragically cut short when the Challenger exploded in 1986. Resnik was always confident about the safety of space missions, even joking that the