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Discovery courses provide hands-on experiences for Kennesaw State Honors students
July 22, 2025
Kennesaw State University Honors student Jessica Torres wants to pursue a career in biology, and she is feeling inspired after having an up-close experience this summer with one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. For an Honors Discovery course led by Kennesaw State’s Terri Collins and Leigh Funk, Torres spent a week on Wassaw Island off the Georgia coast studying the nesting and hatching practices of loggerhead sea turtles.
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Double Owl Pathways propels Kennesaw State student toward recognition in neuroscience research
July 18, 2025
Lindsey Knight’s fascination with scientific research began at a young age. As a 9-year-old, she participated in a science enrichment program that exposed her to the brain of a sheep. It was then, after learning about how the brain and the organism develop together, that she saw her destiny in neuroscience. An interest that started early continued at Kennesaw State, where she studies neuroscience while pursuing a Master of Science in Integrative Biology through the Double Owl Pathways program.
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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 physics professor receives Department of Energy grant to explore light-matter interactions in quantum materials
June 13, 2025
Kennesaw State University researcher Mahmoud Asmar has received a three-year grant worth $799,800 from the U.S. Department of Energy to lead cutting-edge research on light-matter interactions. His work aims to deepen our understanding of how to generate and stabilize topological out-of-equilibrium quantum states.
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Triplets each find their own path to success at Kennesaw State
June 12, 2025
Three sisters born minutes apart, but vastly different in terms of interests and career goals, thought about going separate ways for college. But in the end, they found that Kennesaw State University fit all their needs. “We did a plethora of research to find a school that’s right for us,” said Jessica Okafor, triplet to Angela and Benita. “There was always at least one missing piece in the schools that we looked through, until we found KSU. We saw that KSU had everything we had interest in, and when we did the tours, the open house, the orientation, I was blown away by how beautiful the school was. I saw my future in just a few seconds.”
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Research helps dual major forge path at Kennesaw State
May 30, 2025
A dual major in biochemistry and psychology, Emily Clarke has taken the road less traveled at Kennesaw State University. The rising junior is working toward a career in cognitive neuroscience and engaging in interdisciplinary research, with one hand in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the other in the College of Science and Mathematics.
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Kennesaw State alum receives international scientific honor
May 19, 2025
Kennesaw State University alumnus Ali Shilatifard ’89 has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, an internationally renowned association of scientists conducting cutting-edge research that advances society.
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Honors biology student makes most of KSU experience
May 02, 2025
Some days it’s pre-dawn dark when Maya Patel arrives on campus, and it’s post-dusk dark when she heads home. The Kennesaw State University senior takes a full course load, belongs to several organizations, serves in multiple leadership roles, conducts research and carries a 4.0 grade-point average in biology. She will graduate this week having packed four years of college life into just three years and having lost none of her enthusiasm.
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College of Science and Mathematics recognizes faculty teaching excellence from 2024
May 01, 2025
The College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University recognized 23 faculty members across their five departments who made a significant impact on teaching in 2024 on Monday, April 21.