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KSU researchers approaching disaster cleanup from different angles
March 18, 2026
How fast does radiation dissipate following a nuclear disaster? There have only been a handful of reactor meltdowns throughout the history of nuclear engineering, but the 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine and the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster are among the most notable. At Kennesaw State University, researchers are working to change the future of nuclear energy and disaster cleanups.
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Student named Platinum Winner for video game narrative review at Game Developers Conference
March 18, 2026
Anna Green never imagined that her love for video games would lead to a trip to San Francisco to present her work to one of the world’s largest gatherings of game developers. When the Kennesaw State University English major submitted her video game narrative analysis paper, she thought of it simply as a class assignment. Weeks later, she opened her email to surprising news. She had been named a Platinum Winner, the highest distinction in the Game Narrative Review competition affiliated with the Game Developers Conference (GDC), one of the industry’s major events.
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Environmental science student earns prestigious internship at Germany's Freiburg University
March 17, 2026
Nelly Koz has always made an impact in her community through her love of the outdoors. Now, she’ll have a chance to make an impact on a global level. The environmental science major recently accepted a lucrative internship at Freiburg University in Germany, where she will help with data collection and recording observations on a section of the Black Forest that serves as a living laboratory.
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Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering
March 16, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named accomplished academic leader and researcher Darryl Ahner as dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), effective July 1.
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Momentum builds at KSU as Owls return to March Madness
March 16, 2026
Fresh off its first Conference USA tournament title, the Kennesaw State University men’s basketball team joined an exuberant Owl Nation at VyStar Arena to learn its March Madness opponent during a Selection Sunday watch party. The Owls, who earned their second NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament berth in four years, were announced as the No. 14 seed in the West Region. They will face No. 3 seed Gonzaga at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Thursday.
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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.