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Associate professor, CrossFit athlete finds strength in motion while navigating multiple sclerosis
March 13, 2026
About ten years ago, Jennifer Wells stepped off a boat while visiting Robben Island in South Africa. She immediately felt what she describes as ‘pins and needles’ in her feet, a pervasive pain she thought was due to her cramped sitting position on the vessel. She thought it would go away in a few hours, but it didn’t. The symptoms only got worse, leading to numbness. For Wells, an associate professor of higher education and student affairs at Kennesaw State University, that episode marked the beginning of her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS), a journey of resilience that has taken her to the world stage as a CrossFit adaptive athlete.
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Research Matters: What if kids saw music through rose-colored glasses?
March 12, 2026
Large class sizes make it difficult for music teachers to give individualized attention to each student, which can be detrimental, especially for students with special needs. In this episode of Research Matters, we’re discussing SpectrumPlay, an online platform that uses color-coded sheet music to simplify music education and make it more accessible for all children.
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New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates
March 11, 2026
When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation. Kennesaw State University researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtual reality and robotic teammates could help prepare emergency responders for those moments.
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
March 10, 2026
When Luis Calvo ’10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he’d be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the former Southern Polytechnic State University, Calvo has gone on to become an associate principal and Atlanta studio lead for the urban planning and design firm MKSK, overseeing projects that shape communities across the Southeast and Midwest.
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Associate professor leverages Fukushima research to advocate for farmers post-disaster
March 09, 2026
In 2016, Kennesaw State University researcher Daniel Ferreira traveled to Japan to study radioactive contaminants in farmland soil, five years after the tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster transformed the region’s environment forever. As a researcher focused on ions at the mineral‑water interface and their role in soil health, the trip proved invaluable, giving him a real‑world application for his work. Years later, though, Ferreira reflected on an experience in meeting Fukushima’s farmers, away from the research sites and goals of his travels.
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New research shows emotional triggers drive belief in fake news
March 06, 2026
Ever wonder why so-called “fake news” seems to make the rounds faster than factual information does? Kennesaw State University researcher Aaron French says the answer lies in human emotion. In a study published in the Information Systems Frontiers journal, French, an associate professor in the Michael J. Coles College of Business examined how and why people choose to believe and spread false information online. He found that emotional appeal was the strongest factor that determined belief.
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Kennesaw State partners with OneGoal on college success initiative
March 05, 2026
Kennesaw State University and education nonprofit OneGoal have partnered to provide more metro Atlanta high school students with high-quality postsecondary pathways and help them succeed after they enroll at the university.
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Engineering student uses computer simulations to shape the future of high-speed flights
March 04, 2026
Growing up in Gwinnett County, Andrew Marion developed an early fascination with airplanes, from dreams of flying them to understanding how they are designed. That curiosity ultimately led him to Kennesaw State University’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, where he now researches how air behaves around high-speed aircraft.
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KSU student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show
March 03, 2026
Kennesaw State University’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida.
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SKYE Research Lab develops evidence-based actions to improve home safety for children
March 02, 2026
Every day, household hazards claim the lives of young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seeking to curb the alarming trend, faculty and students in Kennesaw State University’s SKYE Research Lab are digging into the root causes and developing new ways to make homes safer.