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Engineering student uses NASA data to study distant star systems
October 07, 2026
Kennesaw State University electrical engineering student Thi Tran never imagined herself conducting astronomy research. Now, she is using data from a NASA satellite to help researchers distinguish distant planets from stars that can produce nearly identical signals.
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Engineering student combines technical and marketing skills through hands-on experiences
October 05, 2026
Kennesaw State University student Cynthia Konziase is building a versatile skill set by combining industrial and systems engineering with marketing and hands-on industry experience through opportunities within the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET).
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Student cooks up success through engineering and content creation
September 28, 2026
When Kennesaw State University engineering student Joel Louise began creating cooking videos this summer, he knew very little about preparing meals or producing social media content. What he did understand was how to analyze a problem, learn from mistakes, and improve a process. Louise developed those skills through KSU’s First-Year Scholars Program, an early research experience he credits with inspiring his approach to content creation.
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Kennesaw State rises in U.S. News rankings of top universities
September 23, 2026
Kennesaw State University continues to rise in stature among the nation’s universities while earning a top spot in Georgia for undergraduate engineering programs, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 22.
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Hornet Hub gives Kennesaw State competition teams space to build, innovate
September 18, 2026
Kennesaw State University celebrated a new chapter in hands-on learning with the official opening of the Hornet Hub on the Marietta Campus. The 12,000-square-foot facility provides student competition teams, which design and build projects for regional and national competitions, dedicated space and resources to bring their work from concept to completion.
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Kennesaw State student developing robotic rehabilitation arm inspired by family experience
September 08, 2026
Watching his grandfather lose mobility after a traumatic accident gave Kennesaw State University student Kai Clifford a firsthand look at how difficult everyday movement can become. Now, the senior mechanical engineering student is using robotics research to explore ways rehabilitation could become more comfortable and effective.
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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).