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Kennesaw State University alum Ashley Belinfante (’23) is using skills gained as a biology major to aid the country’s agricultural community through a fellowship with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education at the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture). As part of the fellowship, Ashley is working with the Virus and Prion Research Unit to help identify bacterial respiratory infections in swine and look for solutions through plasmid DNA cloning.

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Congratulations to physics major Emily Manqueros for winning top poster prize at the 11th annual Birla Carbon Scholars Research Symposium on Thursday, August 22! Working in Dr. Kisa Ranasinghe's laboratory, Emily studied the efficacy of using bioglass to help treat Alzheimer’s, cancer, and other ailments.

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With classes back in session, our events are in full swing! Discover what's happening this week by visiting the CSM calendar today.

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Not all weeds are bad. At least that’s what assistant professor of biology Mario Bretfeld, MSIB alum Eric Duncan, and Field Station manager Michael Blackwell want people to understand. To help shift perceptions, the trio launched the Safeguarding, Education, Propagation, and Applied Research Laboratory (SEPAL) project to get people to understand certain plants can be beneficial. Ultimately, they hope to help safeguard endangered plants and grow native plants such as skullcap and milkweed to support local ecosystems around the South. https://bit.ly/3WihMR8

Congratulations to Dr. Eric Stachura from the Kennesaw State University Department of Mathematics on his recent grant with the Army Research Office! The grant allows Dr. Stachura to research how electromagnetic waves interact with various surfaces more directly with collaborators in Sweden and Greece. He also plans to establish research projects related to this work with students from engineering, physics, and other departments at Kennesaw State University.

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Casey Hampson, a rising Kennesaw State University junior majoring in physics, has been selected to participate in an exclusive research program at CERN in Switzerland this summer. As one of the 15 American students chosen, Casey will have the opportunity to meet scientists from across the globe and work with research teams on experiments at CERN facilities. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bKBJa4

Congratulations to the 25 faculty members recognized during the Teaching Excellence Reception on Monday, April 29! These faculty members significantly impacted teaching within the college in 2023. Thank you for all you do to help our students succeed in science and mathematics! 🔗https://bit.ly/4avruol

Everyone has a unique academic journey at Kennesaw State University, and Sarah Chang is no different. For her, it was about pursuing two interests, biology and music performance, the second she arrived on campus. As she prepares to graduate this month, she looks ahead to her next chapter: pursuing a master’s degree in public health to expand her medical knowledge and ultimately help those in need. 🔗https://bit.ly/4ad3s1d

Congratulations to Mason Hipp, a sophomore chemistry major at Kennesaw State University, for placing first at the 101st annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science in March.

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Hipp’s project, “Identifying the Mineral Source of Phosphorus Containing Molecules in Space,” placed first in the chemistry division of the poster sessions. The project focuses on identifying the ideal conditions under which organic phosphorus-bearing species could form on and desorb from the surface of schreibersite, a mineral consisting of iron nickel phosphide.

Congratulations to undergraduate students Ben Gibbas, Jose Gutierrez-Cardenas, and Kyle Whitaker and advisor Dr. Martina Kaledin on winning Second Runner-Up at the Spring 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars for their poster presentation, "Geometry Optimization and Energetics Analysis of Cyclo[10]Carbon Structures via Ab Initio Methods."

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Captivated by a presentation on the chemistry behind hair dye colors, Lexie Trasher found her way from being a hairdresser to working in Dr. Mohammad Halim’s lab at Kennesaw State University.

Once part of Halim’s lab, Lexie used her existing experience in cosmetic chemistry to create the amino acids involved in ecologically friendly sunscreen. Her project ultimately earned her first place in the undergraduate poster presentation at the Symposium of Student Scholars.

Now, Lexie hopes to take her experience to the next level at an internship this summer with L'Oreal.

From the salon to the lab, chemistry student shines at Kennesaw State While nursing sore feet stemming from her long shifts working as a hairdresser, Lexie Thrasher got a lesson in chemistry. She was captivated by a presentation on the chemistry behind the colors used in hair dye, which she found more interesting than her day job. From the hard floors of the salon, Th...

KSU's Giving Day is two weeks away!

Donate on April 17th to help make a difference for our students! KSU Giving Day is 24 hours for all members of the KSU family to show their pride by supporting students in the areas they’re most passionate about. Learn how to make your gift to the College, or one of our departments, or sign up as a KSU Giving Day Ambassador, by visiting the CSM Giving Day website.

Remember, it's not about the size of your contribution, but the impact of your involvement.

KSU Giving Day 2024 Give a Hoot about causes you're passionate about!

is 24 hours for all members of the KSU family to show their pride to support students in areas they’re most passionate about. Learn how to make your gift to the College or one of our departments, or sign up as an KSU Giving Day Ambassador, by visiting https://bit.ly/4ceQgLL.

Save the Date: April 17 is our first-ever , a day to celebrate our commitment to student success by supporting more than 100 programs and initiatives. Learn more at link below.

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In recognition of Women's History Month, Kennesaw State University is honoring faculty researchers who are making new discoveries, solving complex issues, and driving important discussions.

Professor of chemistry Carol Chrestensen is one of our many female faculty members making a difference in science and mathematics research. While her research has implications for the development of new medicine and emerging treatments for a variety of health issues, she cares just as much about her work serving as a building block for future researchers.

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Congratulations to the 44 faculty members recognized during the Extramural Awards Reception on Wednesday, February 21! These faculty members were commended for holding grants in 2023 that significantly contributed to advancing research and promoting student success initiatives within the College.

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