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Driving Innovation
Autonomous vehicle technology – which allows navigation without human input – is already mainstream, explained Kevin McFall, assistant professor of mechatronics engineering at Kennesaw State and an artificial intelligence researcher. Every leading car manufacturer – such as Tesla, Mercedes, Subaru, Ford and Chevrolet – has some form of this technology integrated into their vehicles. Students at Kennesaw State are learning how to build these various technology systems and integrate multiple assist systems to create an autonomous vehicle. – July 06, 2017
Wet, white and blue (Marietta Daily Journal)
Kennesaw State University’s Star-Spangled Spectacular featured excellent performances from the university’s big band and summer orchestra, but one particular special guest really stole the show. That guest was the weather. – July 03, 2017
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Kennesaw State University’s 10th Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular and Family Fun Festival will be held on Saturday, July 1, featuring a free concert on the Kennesaw Campus Green starting at 8 p.m., followed by a fireworks finale. – July 01, 2017
Cobb tax digest highest ever (Marietta Daily Journal)
Cobb County’s tax digest hit a record high again this year — with the southern portion of the county seeing the largest spike in percentage increases. – July 01, 2017
Twelve Woodrow Wilson fellows to enter STEM teaching pipeline at Kennesaw State
Twelve recent grads or career changers among the 63 newest Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows will pursue graduate degrees at Kennesaw State University, where they will prepare to teach STEM subjects at Georgia schools. Gov. Nathan Deal announced the new class of fellows June 29 at the State Capitol. – June 30, 2017
Kennesaw State professor looks to optimize drone routes (Marietta Daily Journal)
A Kennesaw State University professor is developing algorithms that could help drones in their efforts for both search and rescue missions and package delivery. Donghyun (David) Kim, an assistant professor of computer science, said his algorithm can quickly solve coordination problems between multiple drones to determine the best route for a drone to take. – June 30, 2017
In the Spotlight
A trio of Kennesaw State University dance students competed in the Miss Georgia Pageant this month, and in September one of them, Alyssa Beasley, will represent the state at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. Beasley, a sophomore, is the reigning Miss Georgia. KSU alumna Brooke Doss, the first runner-up, and KSU sophomore Michaela Heide tied for the preliminary talent award. – June 30, 2017
What's Next with Wearable Tech? (Georgia Magazine)
Amber Hutchins, communication and media professor, comments on new technologies. – June 29, 2017
Study Buddy
Students usually know what they need most, especially when it comes to their study habits. So when Michael Williams, a computer game design and development student, and Jared Breedlove, a software engineering student, were asked last summer to further develop a mobile app that would help students organize study groups around campus, they enthusiastically agreed to help. – June 29, 2017
Kennesaw State names new University College dean (Marietta Daily Journal)
Kennesaw State University has named Lynn Disbrow dean of University College, effective July 1. – June 28, 2017
