Kennesaw State University Office of Research

09/04/2026

Welcome to 15-second Friday, where we share fun, quick behind-the-scenes updates from the Office of Research at Kennesaw State University! Get to know our people, our campus, our work, and more.🦉⏰

This week, meet Torrey Long, Post Award Specialist! Let us know whom you’d like to meet next in the comments!

09/03/2026

Meet Frances Conkle, a Kennesaw State University student researcher in the College of Science and Mathematics! 🔬

This summer, Frances participated in KSU’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program, where she studied a hormone receptor in fruit flies that plays an important role in regulating growth and development. Because fruit flies share many genes with humans, research like Frances’ could ultimately help scientists better understand how similar biological processes work in people.

Interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? Apply for the First-Year Scholars Program by September 13: https://bit.ly/4zR3lqg

Click here to read more and watch the full video: https://bit.ly/4zVSbQY

09/02/2026

Meet the researcher using engineering to explore new possibilities for human health! ❤️‍🩹

Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Razvan Chris Voicu from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and his students are exploring how emerging technologies can be used to address challenges in biomedical engineering, including the use of 3D printing to create tissue-like structures for the human body.

By bringing engineering and medicine together, Voicu’s work could help advance the development of new biomedical technologies and approaches to improving human health.

Click here to watch the full tour: https://bit.ly/4iKv7yt

09/01/2026

Meet Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dylan Gaines from the College of Computing and Software Engineering.

Gaines is developing brain-computer technology to help people with severe motor impairments communicate faster and more independently. By combining brain-signal detection with predictive text, his system could reduce the number of steps it takes users to turn their thoughts into words.

“The main problem is communication rate,” Gaines said. “Some systems can be as slow as one to three words per minute, while the average speaking rate is around 150 words per minute.”

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3UFASUb

08/31/2026

This week in research history, George Eastman patented a camera designed to use roll film, helping make photography more accessible to everyday people without extensive training.

More than a century later, Kennesaw State University researchers from the College of Computing and Software Engineering, Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun, are finding new ways to use the cameras we carry every day. By combining smartphone technology with machine learning, they’re developing a system for at-home retinal imaging that could reduce costs and the need for in-person doctor’s visits.

Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/4izGVn5

08/28/2026

Welcome to 15-second Friday where we share fun, quick behind-the-scenes updates from the Office of Research at Kennesaw State University! Get to know our people, our campus, our work, and more.🦉⏰

This week, meet Dr. Amy Buddie, Executive Director of Undergraduate Research! Let us know who you want to meet next in the comments!

08/28/2026

REGISTER NOW!

We’re excited to announce a reception showcasing Veterans & Visionaries, an interdisciplinary exhibition honoring Veterans connected to military integration and the Civil Rights Movement.

Join us for an opening reception as we celebrate the stories, experiences, and contributions represented in this special exhibition.

📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Fine Arts Gallery
Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art
Kennesaw State University

🎟️ Exhibit on view: September 1–October 2, 2026
Come explore the exhibition, connect with others, and help us celebrate the opening of Veterans & Visionaries.
Reserve your spot here!

08/27/2026

The Office of Research at Kennesaw State University (KSU) was thrilled to welcome a wonderful group of students and staff from the Fulton Innovation Academy to the new Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center last week for an interactive day of research and discovery!

The day kicked off with a panel led by KSU student researchers and Executive Director of Undergraduate Research Dr. Amy Buddie. From there, students explored the building through both guided and self-guided tours, wrapping up with research in action brought to us by Assistant Professor of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Dr. Chris Voicu's lab. Students met the robot this lab is modifying to shape the future of healthcare, giving them a glimpse at the real-world impacts of research.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a visit for your students or team? Reach out to Research Engagement Lead Heather Hedgepeth ([email protected]) for more information!

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

What’s behind each swipe on Tinder? 👀

In this episode of Research IRL, Makayla Thrash breaks down research from Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Communication Minhao Dai in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences to explore what makes someone swipe left or right on a dating profile.

Keep an eye out for our next episode in September! In the meantime, tell us in the comments: What’s one thing you always include in a dating profile?

Click here to learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/4ggw0xi