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Kennesaw State researcher receives grant to study pollution effects in birds
August 29, 2022
Kennesaw State University assistant professor of biology Sarah Guindre-Parker has earned federal funding to expand her wide-ranging study of starlings to examine how the birds reflect the pollution found in their habitats.
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A trio of Kennesaw State students spreads the gospel of ecology and conservation through engaging social media content
June 21, 2022
Christian Cave saw some movement in the water. Based on the ripple patterns on the water’s surface, he identified it as a snapping turtle. From the high bank, the Kennesaw State sophomore environmental science major dove into the creek. Standing ankle-deep in the water and holding a camera, Bobby Hardin Jr. reached into a backpack with a free hand to toss Cave a snorkel and mask, while Ryland McGreevy hopped in the water to try and direct the turtle toward Cave.
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Kennesaw State researchers work to reduce threat of deadly disease to bats
June 08, 2022
In November, knee-deep in chilly water, Kennesaw State University graduate students Makayla Ferrari and Jordyn Upton waded into a culvert underneath Interstate 75 near Forsyth, Ga., carrying paper bags, a step ladder and a flashlight.
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Kennesaw State student's research aids in approach to deadly horse ailment
June 01, 2022
Kennesaw State University’s Lauren Christian knows the importance of the phrase “healthy as a horse.” As an equestrian, she’s been around horses her whole life and used her undergraduate research to help horses and their owners.
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Kennesaw State senior earns spot in exclusive chemistry research program
May 27, 2022
Kennesaw State University chemistry major Kaia Ellis is one of nine undergraduate students chosen from a pool of hundreds of applicants for a prestigious 10-week summer research program in chemistry at Northeastern University in Boston.
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Kennesaw State professor finds purpose, inspiration in collaboration
May 23, 2022
Whether it’s helping with research designed to save bats from extinction or working with the theater department on a play about Bigfoot, Kennesaw State University biologist Thomas McElroy is a natural collaborator.
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Making Their Mark: Newest KSU alumni are ready for the world
May 18, 2022
On May 11-12 Kennesaw State University will celebrate commencement for its Class of 2022. For some members it means entering the workforce, while for others it’s one step completed on the way to a master’s or doctoral degree. For all, receiving a degree represents completing a challenge. Read to learn about a few of the new graduates who make Owl Nation proud.
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Spring 2022 Commencement
May 12, 2022
Cheers and tears came together at the Kennesaw State University Convocation Center this week for spring Commencement. Graduates, their families, faculty and the entire University community gathered to celebrate conferring of degrees to more than 3,500 over two days of ceremonies. Enjoy this look at the pomp and circumstance, the joy and pride of these Forever Owls. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
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Kennesaw State researcher finds parent starlings more adaptable at protecting baby birds
May 04, 2022
Researchers exploring behavior patterns of superb starlings, a bird species commonly found in East Africa, discovered that when it comes to protecting their young against predators, it takes a village. The study, by Kennesaw State University assistant professor of biology Sarah Guindre-Parker and published today in the British scientific journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, is based on several years’ worth of careful observations of wild starlings in Kenya.
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Kennesaw State researchers contributing to a healthier planet
April 22, 2022
The international theme for Earth Day this year is Invest in Our Planet, making it an appropriate time to note that many KSU faculty are involved in research that focuses on creating a healthier environment. Here are some highlights of their groundbreaking work.