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KSU student developing stroke-screening tool for children with sickle cell
July 17, 2025
A Kennesaw State University student is working to develop a low-cost tool to screen for stroke in children with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell is a genetic disorder that affects more than 300,000 newborns each year and significantly raises the risk of stroke, particularly in children. Aster Cheung, a computer engineering student, is working with assistant professor of biomedical engineering Paul Lee through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) to design a light-based mobile health tool that is affordable, portable and easy to use.
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Kennesaw State associate professor honored with national award for excellence in engineering education
July 16, 2025
Kennesaw State University associate professor Amin Esmaeili has received the 2025 John L. Imhoff Global Excellence Award for Industrial Engineering Education, a national honor recognizing his innovative, hands-on approach to preparing students for careers in manufacturing and energy systems.
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Kennesaw State professor planting knowledge with his latest research
July 15, 2025
The historical significance of the eastern red cedar tree might not be commonly known, but Kennesaw State University professor of history Tom Okie appreciates the role this particular juniper played in America’s industrialization. Eastern red cedar was commonly used for making a device that is taken for granted now but was a significant advancement in the 19th century – the pencil. The strong, splinter-resistant wood chosen for early American pencils was harvested from the Southeast.
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Kennesaw State business students to benefit from the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth Marketing Scholarship
July 14, 2025
Jagdish “Jag” and Madhuri “Madhu” Sheth have long believed in the life-changing power of education. With a generous gift of $100,000 to Kennesaw State University, they are creating new opportunities for undergraduate students in the Michael J. Coles College of Business. Their contribution will establish the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth Marketing Scholarship, designed to support business students in their journey toward success.
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Five recent Kennesaw State physics graduates to pursue doctoral studies
July 11, 2025
When asked what propelled him to success, recent Kennesaw State University graduate Micah Holston cited the influence of his professors. The same can be said for fellow graduate Brady Wilson. Andrew Behrend credited the research opportunities at Kennesaw State for making a difference in his academic pursuits. Now equipped with robust research experiences and having earned their bachelor’s degrees in May, the trio – along with recent graduates Michael Williams and Jonathan Demont – will all continue their education in competitive doctoral programs this fall.
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Kennesaw State researcher nominated to NSF center, wins American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Funds award
July 10, 2025
Acknowledging his impact in chemistry education and research, Kennesaw State University alumnus and assistant professor Carl Saint-Louis ‘08 recently earned two prestigious honors, including recognition from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and an award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Petroleum Research Funds (PRF).
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Kennesaw State student selected for Georgia's American Society of Civil Engineers Student of the Year award
July 09, 2025
For civil engineering student Anthony Marteniuc, leading Kennesaw State University’s Steel Bridge Competition Team has been more than an extracurricular activity. It has been a year-long mission to rebuild a program with a proud legacy on the Marietta Campus. In recognition of his efforts, Marteniuc recently earned the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Georgia Section Student of the Year award.
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Kennesaw State computer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning
July 08, 2025
Exploring the stars takes a creative turn with Draw the Night Sky, an interactive video game developed by Kennesaw State University computer game design and development students. Created in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carters Lake, the game allows players to explore real-time constellations in a gamified experience built to educate and engage. The project recently earned first place among undergraduate entries at the KSU’s College of Computing and Software Engineering annual C-Day showcase, where it was recognized for originality, usability, and educational value.
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KSU researcher's exceptional mentorship prioritizes students first
July 07, 2025
Maria Valero de Clemente has mentored more than 50 undergraduate students during her time at Kennesaw State University, motivated by her commitment to a student-first approach to research. Valero is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, given annually by the Office of Undergraduate Research to a faculty or staff member at KSU who has exhibited not only success, but also a sustained diligence to their students.
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Kennesaw State student working to simplify cardiovascular disease detection
July 03, 2025
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death not only in the United States but globally, per the World Health Organization. Kennesaw State University student Pedro Henrique Goncalves Silva Pinto’s research aims to simplify the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease by segmenting and analyzing blood flow from medical imaging data.
