Kent State School of Emerging Media and Technology

11/10/2025

The user experience design bachelor of science degree is made up of EMAT courses as well as UX courses and design courses from the School of Visual Communication Design. UXD is the design that makes up every created object or experience that surrounds you. And it's one of the fastest growing careers out there.

From the touch screen on your phone, to the "Popcorn" setting on your microwave; there's somebody, somewhere, who had to figure out how to make that work for you, and hopefully; how to make it work in such a way that the experience was seamless, satisfying, and really served your needs.....

06/13/2024

Hamid Estejab M.S. ’23, M.H.D. ’23, paired his Emerging Media and Technology master's degree with one in healthcare design, and is now a much sought after team member at NAC Architecture in Columbus, Ohio.

One of the great things about our EMAT master's degree is how flexible it is and how well it combines with any other degree or occupation that uses technology. Read more about Hamid and see how EMAT is changing the future of careers in every field.

Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems | Kent State Today Kent State Works, emerging media and technology, healthcare, College of Architecture and Environmental Design | Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at Kent State created a unique, in-de...

04/04/2024

We have two opportunities coming up this spring to learn about our master's degree in Emerging Media and Technology:
🗓️ April 10 and May 6
🕠 5:30 p.m.
💻 Sign up here: https://www.kent.edu/emat/masters-degree

03/19/2024

In pursuing the combined bachelor's-to-master's degree program, student Cassie Milicia is "creating a specialized educational experience that (sets) you apart in the job market."

Here's how the experience has aligned with Cassie's educational and career aspirations in emerging media and technology:
https://www.kent.edu/cci/news/combined-degree-program-creates-specialized-educational-experience

03/11/2024

We welcome the K-12 educators who are beginning the KSU TeachCS program this week and taking our Creative Coding course 💻

The effort is part of a partnership with Ohio Department of Higher Education aimed to positively impact the number of instructors prepared to teach computer science in Ohio schools:

Filling the Computer Science Gap | Kent State Today Kent State Works, Community Impact, University News | What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow.The Ohio Department of Highe...

02/19/2024

Angelique Wong, who won "best in show" for a Kent State University School of Fashion runway show/fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio, is pursuing her master's degree in Emerging Media and Technology!

Congrats ⚡️

Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs | Kent State Today, School of Fashion, School of Emerging Media and Technology Art & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact | Kent State University graduate student Angelique Wong....

02/15/2024

Meet the Black Squirrel Innovators 🐿️⚡️ — our new EMAT student group!

They are focused on professional growth, networking and skill enhancement. Learn more: https://www.kent.edu/emat/student-group

01/25/2024

Video games are big business with billions of dollars on the line. Every day, data — collected on player bases, consumer reviews and development cycles — informs major decisions.

At the end of the Fall 2023 semester, Kent State University students presented new research to inform top video game developers like Nintendo, Riot Games, EA Sports and Ubisoft.

Emerging Media and Technology Students Examine User Data Related to Video Game Industry | School of Emerging Media and Technology | Video games are big business with billions of dollars on the line. Every day, data — collected on player bases, consumer reviews and development cycles —informs maj...

12/18/2023

Recent grad Dominic Gonzalez, '23, reflects on the value of his emerging media and technology degree ⚡️

11/30/2023

As we close the month of November, we want to thank all who joined us in supporting the Sandy Taylor EMAT Memorial Scholarship 💙

This is the first scholarship for students in our school and will provide essential support for future digital leaders — thanks to your generosity!

https://flashes.givetokent.org/campaign/sandy-taylor-emat-memorial-scholarship/c526931

11/29/2023

This our final info session before the priority admission for Spring 2024! Join us tomorrow at 5:30 p.m:
➡️ Register: https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C7SOpOJRGrBuvA?fbclid=IwAR31gRdG4KLzL2y--YwObXmq2op_-774_J92fTJoTiOAC_9m5aSxHWwHFQw
➡️ More: https://www.kent.edu/emat/masters-degree

We are accepting applications for Spring 2024 admission to our graduate program! Learn how the Master of Science in Emerging Media and Technology can help you tech up your skills for today's hottest job markets in our upcoming virtual info session:

💻 Register: https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C7SOpOJRGrBuvA
🗓️ Nov. 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

11/28/2023

Join us this as we establish the first scholarship for EMAT students: https://flashes.givetokent.org/campaign/sandy-taylor-emat-memorial-scholarship/c526931

The Sandy Taylor EMAT Memorial Scholarship honors our beloved colleague, Sandy Taylor, who served as business manager for most of our school's existence and was a long-time Kent State University employee who cherished celebrating student accomplishments.

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