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Kennesaw State researcher explores virtual reality to improve student engagement in STEM
October 26, 2026
A Kennesaw State University researcher is exploring how virtual reality can help students stay focused and engaged during science and engineering laboratory activities. Supported by a $198,486 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the research aims to help learners maintain attention, improve motor skill, and enhance learning in immersive virtual laboratories. Sungchul Jung, an assistant professor of gaming in KSU's College of Computing and Software Engineering, is leading the two-year project.
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More than candy and costumes: KSU expert explains why we spend on Halloween
October 23, 2026
What makes people keep spending on Halloween, even when money feels tight? Kennesaw State University associate professor Patrick Fennell explains how nostalgia, family traditions, social connections, and self-expression drive spending on costumes, candy and decorations.
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Behind every scream is a job: KSU expert shares 5 reasons why Georgia's ghost economy is real
October 22, 2026
Whether or not ghosts exist, the businesses built around them are making a significant economic impact each Halloween season. Behind every scream is a job, according to Leonard Jackson, Kennesaw State University’s director of the hospitality management program in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.
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Kennesaw State researcher shines light on Joro spiders
October 22, 2026
A nationally renowned expert and myth-buster on Joro spiders, Andy Davis seeks to expand knowledge on the invasive arachnids. Joro spiders came to the U.S. via East Asia in the mid-2010s, possibly in egg sacs attached to shipping containers, and their population has only increased since then.
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Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education
October 21, 2026
Kennesaw State University researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce.
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Why fear is fun: Kennesaw State professors explore the psychology of horror
October 20, 2026
Monsters, bloodcurdling screams, howling ghosts, and being chased by a chainsaw-wielding stranger are elements that make a great night out for many people. As Halloween nears, making late-night trips to haunted houses is a much-anticipated event for many. But why do we go out of our way, and even pay, to scare ourselves for fun? Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Psychology Nicole Martin says part of the answer lies in chemistry. The jump scares of horror movies and haunted houses cause the release of hormones that can be pleasurable for many.
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Kennesaw State hosts former NASA rocket scientist Olympia LePoint in latest Presidential Lecture Series talk
October 19, 2026
In the latest installation of its Presidential Lecture Series, Kennesaw State University welcomed former NASA rocket scientist, award-winning author, and educator Olympia LePoint to speak about reprogramming the brain to overcome fear.
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NSF-funded research aims to make AI a more reliable tool for heart testing
October 16, 2026
An artificial intelligence (AI) system can help identify heart problems from electrocardiograms (ECGs), tests that record the heart’s electrical activity to help doctors diagnose heart conditions. However, doctors may not always be able to interpret the information generated. Kennesaw State University researcher Sagnik Dakshit is working to bridge that gap.
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Kennesaw State appoints Peter Grandjean as dean of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
October 14, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named Peter W. Grandjean dean of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services (WCHHS), effective Jan. 1, 2027.
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Kennesaw State PEGS Student Explores AI's Potential to Advance Health Equity
October 13, 2026
Navigating tough conversations with families in healthcare is difficult for most, but with the help of her research, KSU Honors student Anna Burkett has fully leaned into it.