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KSU master's graduates benefit from NIH-funded bridge program
June 22, 2026
Recent Kennesaw State University graduate April Ford engaged in a program designed to help master’s students in the College of Science and Mathematics gain the experience they needed to pursue doctoral degrees elsewhere. She’ll stand as an example of the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program’s effectiveness, having earned her Master of Science in Integrative Biology (MSIB) and acceptance into a Ph.D. program. Ford, Jojo Croffie, and Lindsey Knight all earned their MSIB degrees, and thanks to enrichment through the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program, each will start a Ph.D. in the fall.
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Friendship fuels research success for KSU science students
May 28, 2026
Cecilia Le and Lily Schwartz have bonded over boba tea and chemistry research, but not necessarily in that order. The Kennesaw State University juniors met in the lab of Associate Professor of Biochemistry Mohammad Halim, and a partnership flourished – as did a friendship. They presented research into the effectiveness of certain peptides in mitigating COVID-19 twice at the Symposium of Student Scholars, and have continued to make their way as undergraduate researchers.
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Non-traditional student, Navy veteran finds research home at Kennesaw State
May 21, 2026
Rusty Hooper traded nuclear submarines for the study of physical chemistry at Kennesaw State University. An undergraduate researcher in the laboratory of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Madalynn Marshall, Hooper enrolled at Kennesaw State for its proximity to his home in Dallas, Ga., but quickly found his way to the College of Science and Mathematics and its lab complex.
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Kennesaw State graduate turns biochemistry research into pathway to veterinary school
May 14, 2026
With the mind of a scientist and the heart of an animal lover, Kaylee Stone combined her two loves at Kennesaw State University. This week, she graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from KSU’s College of Science and Mathematics after four years full of curiosity and achievement.
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College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2025
May 04, 2026
The College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University recognized 25 faculty members across their five departments who made a significant impact on teaching in 2025 on Wednesday, April 8.
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College of Science and Mathematics honors 2025 externally funded researchers
May 01, 2026
The College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University honored 46 faculty members across all five departments for receiving or retaining external funding in 2025 with a reception on Tuesday, April 7.
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Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor
April 28, 2026
Each year Kennesaw State University’s Office of Undergraduate Research awards one faculty member the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. To be chosen, a mentor must have shown not only passion for research but also extraordinary dedication to their students. This year’s outstanding undergraduate research mentor award winner is Carl Saint-Louis, an assistant professor of organic chemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics.
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Kennesaw State opens the new Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center
April 24, 2026
Excitement stirred on April 23 as Kennesaw State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 70,000-square-foot Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center.
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Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027
April 15, 2026
Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to launch a new Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. The program will begin in Fall 2027 on the Kennesaw Campus. Housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, the degree will help meet the increasing demand in Georgia and the nation for research scientists in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and ecology.
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Student research reveals hidden fragrance allergens in perfumes and air fresheners
April 13, 2026
A spritz of your favorite perfume might feel like the perfect finishing touch for your outfit of the day. But have you given thought to what’s really inside the bottle? Research shows some ingredients can do more harm than good, especially for those with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Kennesaw State University senior Ariana Mitchell is exploring what’s really lurking inside everyday scented products.