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Mechatronics engineering student uses AI-powered system to keep waterways clean
July 30, 2026
It is estimated that up to 23 million metric tons of plastic enter waterways each year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. While harmful materials continue to plague governments around the world, a Kennesaw State University student is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system to detect litter before it reaches the ocean. Mechatronics engineering student Saam Grami is creating a system that detects, classifies, and tracks floating litter in rivers.
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Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning
July 29, 2026
As the United States works to strengthen its semiconductor industry, Kennesaw State University researchers are helping prepare the next generation of engineers. Through a National Science Foundation-funded project, they are using interactive visualizations to make one of electrical engineering's most challenging subjects easier for students to understand.
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Kennesaw State team building miniature satellite with sights on reaching orbit
July 13, 2026
For Cary Chun ’21, ’25, space has been a lifelong fascination. As a child, watching NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers explore Mars convinced him he wanted to build robots capable of exploring places humans cannot. Now, the Kennesaw State University alum is helping students pursue that same dream.
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NASCAR star visits Kennesaw State, meets with engineering students on motorsports team
July 10, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. knows the hard work that goes into building a fast race car, having grown up working in an engine shop in Mississippi before enjoying a successful 18-year career in stock car racing. The 2023 Daytona 500 champion and driver for Hyak Motorsports recently visited the Kennesaw State University Marietta Campus to tour the KSU Motorsports team facilities and speak to students from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET).
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Engineering graduate turns campus involvement into a foundation for future success
July 06, 2026
From leading student organizations, to conducting research, and gaining industry experience, Samantha Bevis ’25 has made the most of every opportunity during her time at Kennesaw State University. Those experiences helped shape her into a leader and aspiring educator, paving the way for her continued studies in mechanical engineering.
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Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas
June 30, 2026
Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard-to-reach locations using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Engineering graduate rises above adversity to shape healthcare technology
June 25, 2026
In May 2019, Tahir Upshaw walked across the stage at Kennesaw State University’s Commencement to earn his degree in mechanical engineering, a culminating moment after years of personal sacrifices and perseverance. Despite early setbacks in his academic career, Upshaw relished in earning his degree, in part, because of the community he built at Kennesaw State and through the mentorship of faculty in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). He has turned that experience into a fruitful career as an integration engineer and tech lead at Emory Healthcare, where he has contributed to innovative healthcare technology projects.
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Ph.D. student selected for research appointment at Savannah River National Laboratory
June 17, 2026
What began as a childhood spent working on cars with his father and older brother has led Matthew Azaroff to one of the nation’s premier research institutions. The Kennesaw State University doctoral student has been selected for a summer research internship at Savannah River National Laboratory, where he will conduct advanced manufacturing research alongside leading scientists and engineers.
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Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe expand pathways to physics and engineering degrees
June 12, 2026
Kennesaw State University and Oglethorpe University are expanding their LINK partnership to offer more opportunities for students to earn an engineering degree from KSU and a physics degree from Oglethorpe.
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Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
June 09, 2026
Kennesaw State University part-time professor Vijay Goyal has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Class of 2026. The distinction is one of the organization’s highest honors and recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to research, industry, education, and the engineering profession.