Research in the College of Science and Mathematics

Research in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a large part of graduate, as well as undergraduate student's studies at this student-centered, research-driven R2 institution.

CSM is pleased to offer a number of significant internal research funding opportunities for faculty, support creative activity and scholarship of faculty, and provide undergraduate students with research and creative experiences to enhance their learning.

Department Research Areas

The research areas at the College of Science and Mathematics allows students to expand their skills beyond their major in various interdisciplinary fields that span across the departments. Students will have the exciting opportunity to engage with dedicated and knowledgeable faculty members to conduct research that helps grow and support our surrounding communities. Each department offers subcategories that fit into the interests within each field for every student to excel in research that matters most to them. 

Select a department below to learn more about the research possibilities and subcatergories available:

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Research Interest Groups

Research Interest Groups (RIGs) help connect PIs across campus to build interdisciplinary teams that span multiple colleges, schools, or units, but for which there is not an established unit on campus. Topics, research questions, and goals are all driven by members of the RIGs. RIGs are a great way to mobilize a team with shared or complementary expertise and goals.

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) offers collaborative research opportunities in the following interest areas. Click on the research interest groups for more information, as well as the faculty associated.

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Core Facilities

CSM Core Facilities provide state-of-the-art equipment and services to researchers at KSU, other universities, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry. These facilities make use of highly specialized scientific equipment, diagnostic tools, adaptable prototyping processes and mechanical production shops.

CSM Research Support and Opportunities

The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) is committed to research and the success of our faculty and students. We strive to present the many university-wide and college-wide support and opportunities available to you as you plan your research career. Whether you are faculty, students or community and industry partners exploring collaborative research ideas, or prospective students and faculty considering research in CSM, we welcome you to explore our research support, partnerships, and educational opportunities.  

    • Birla Carbon Scholars Program - Birla Carbon has generously partnered with the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) at Kennesaw State University for more than ten years to present the Birla Carbon Scholars Program and Symposium. Since the original program kicked off in 2014, the Birla Carbon Scholars Program gives CSM students financial support to expand their research skills in a summer research program.
    • Inspire Summer Scholars Research Program - The goal of this summer program is to provide experiential learning to undergraduate science and mathematics majors. Students will develop skills to enhance their interest in undergraduate research, service learning, and internships.
    • Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate - This National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 training grant is part of a federal program that aims to develop an enriched pool of well-trained biomedical scientists who will transition from master’s degree programs and complete rigorous biomedical, research-focused doctoral degree programs in biomedical fields.