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Physics researcher earns NSF grant to improve gravitational-wave detectors
October 28, 2026
Kennesaw State researcher Kiran Prasai recently received a two-year grant worth nearly $180,000 to develop advanced mirror coatings materials for future detectors of gravitational waves from the far reaches of the universe, allowing astrophysicists to draw conclusions about activity in space.
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Kennesaw State waiving undergraduate and graduate application fees for November
October 28, 2026
成人直播 is waiving application fees for all undergraduate and graduate applicants through November, making higher education more accessible for prospective students.
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Kennesaw State researcher uses wireless technology to improve soybean breeding
October 27, 2026
Detecting crop anomalies early could become easier for farmers thanks to research underway at 成人直播. With support from a $131,863 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, 成人直播 researchers are developing wireless technology designed to monitor soybean crops and help farmers make more informed decisions.
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How one 成人直播 alum supports thousands of deployed troops annually
October 26, 2026
Deployment day for military service members is often a time of mixed emotions, not only for the service members themselves, but also for their families. For military-affiliated students at 成人直播, deployments often bring unexpected changes, including a rapid departure from campus to travel across the country.
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Kennesaw State researcher explores virtual reality to improve student engagement in STEM
October 26, 2026
A 成人直播 researcher is exploring how virtual reality can help students stay focused and engaged during science and engineering laboratory activities. Supported by a $198,486 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the research aims to help learners maintain attention, improve motor skill, and enhance learning in immersive virtual laboratories. Sungchul Jung, an assistant professor of gaming in 成人直播's College of Computing and Software Engineering, is leading the two-year project.
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More than candy and costumes: 成人直播 expert explains why we spend on Halloween
October 23, 2026
What makes people keep spending on Halloween, even when money feels tight? 成人直播 associate professor Patrick Fennell explains how nostalgia, family traditions, social connections, and self-expression drive spending on costumes, candy and decorations.
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Behind every scream is a job: 成人直播 expert shares 5 reasons why Georgia's ghost economy is real
October 22, 2026
Whether or not ghosts exist, the businesses built around them are making a significant economic impact each Halloween season. Behind every scream is a job, according to Leonard Jackson, 成人直播鈥檚 director of the hospitality management program in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.
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Kennesaw State researcher shines light on Joro spiders
October 22, 2026
A nationally renowned expert and myth-buster on Joro spiders, Andy Davis seeks to expand knowledge on the invasive arachnids. Joro spiders came to the U.S. via East Asia in the mid-2010s, possibly in egg sacs attached to shipping containers, and their population has only increased since then.
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Kennesaw State researcher receives $250,000 NSF grant to enhance construction education
October 21, 2026
成人直播 researcher Minsoo Baek has received a $250,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop technology that could help construction management students navigate real-world challenges before entering the workforce.
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Why fear is fun: Kennesaw State professors explore the psychology of horror
October 20, 2026
Monsters, bloodcurdling screams, howling ghosts, and being chased by a chainsaw-wielding stranger are elements that make a great night out for many people. As Halloween nears, making late-night trips to haunted houses is a much-anticipated event for many. But why do we go out of our way, and even pay, to scare ourselves for fun? 成人直播 Associate Professor of Psychology Nicole Martin says part of the answer lies in chemistry. The jump scares of horror movies and haunted houses cause the release of hormones that can be pleasurable for many.