LC Society Click on liquid crystal image for enlarged view. Kent State University leads the nation and the world in academic liquid crystal research. In 1990, the National Science Foundation selected a consortium of Kent State University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Akron to serve as Ohio's only Science and Technology Center.
Scientists direct basic research on liquid crystals and develop flat-panel display technologies.
The LCI is unique in concentrating on both basic research and technological development. Exciting discoveries continue to flow from these materials, which are rich in physical phenomena. Updated April 26, 2001. SID '01 Intnl.