College of Science and Mathematics
Welcome to the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Events Calendar! Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of all the upcoming events and activities happening within our community. The CSM calendar is designed to keep you informed about the latest opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your science and math education and career.
August 2025
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
27Sunday
-
28Monday
-
29Tuesday
-
30Wednesday
-
31Thursday
- 1Friday
- 2Saturday
- 3Sunday
- 4Monday
- 5Tuesday
- 6Wednesday
- 7Thursday
- 8Friday
- 9Saturday
- 10Sunday
- 11Monday
- 12Tuesday
- 13Wednesday
- 14Thursday
- 15Friday
- 16Saturday
- 17Sunday
- 18MondayFirst Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Kennesaw)7:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM will host an information table in the Clendenin Atrium (Kennesaw Campus) to help students navigate the CSM Building complex. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff, grab a refreshment, and snag some CSM swag!
First Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Marietta)7:30amat Academic Building, Lobby Outside Room H203CSM will host an information table in the Academic Building (Marietta Campus) to help students navigate the campus. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff and snag some CSM swag!
+1First Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Marietta)7:30amat Mathematics Building, Outside Office #121CSM will host an information table in the Mathematics Building (Marietta Campus) to help students navigate the campus. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff and snag some CSM swag!
- 19TuesdayFirst Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Kennesaw)7:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM will host an information table in the Clendenin Atrium (Kennesaw Campus) to help students navigate the CSM Building complex. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff, grab a refreshment, and snag some CSM swag!
First Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Marietta)7:30amat Academic Building, Lobby Outside Room H203CSM will host an information table in the Academic Building (Marietta Campus) to help students navigate the campus. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff and snag some CSM swag!
+1First Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Marietta)7:30amat Mathematics Building, Outside Office #121CSM will host an information table in the Mathematics Building (Marietta Campus) to help students navigate the campus. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff and snag some CSM swag!
- 20WednesdayFirst Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Kennesaw)7:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM will host an information table in the Clendenin Atrium (Kennesaw Campus) to help students navigate the CSM Building complex. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff, grab a refreshment, and snag some CSM swag!
- 21ThursdayFirst Week of Classes: CSM Info Table (Kennesaw)7:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM will host an information table in the Clendenin Atrium (Kennesaw Campus) to help students navigate the CSM Building complex. Drop by to meet CSM faculty and staff, grab a refreshment, and snag some CSM swag!
- 22Friday
- 23Saturday
- 24Sunday
- 25Monday
- 26TuesdayBirla Carbon Scholars Program 2025 Research Symposium1:30pmat Carmichael Student Center, University Rooms
Please join us as we celebrate the 12th annual Birla Carbon Scholars Program with the 2025 Research Symposium in the Carmichael Student Center University Rooms (Kennesaw Campus) on Tuesday, August 26th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to view undergraduate research within the College of Science and Mathematics by our Birla Carbon Scholars.
.
This symposium is made possible through the generous support of Birla Carbon, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Black. Thanks to Birla’s support, KSU students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, or Physics have had the opportunity to participate in hands-on, mentor-guided research, a crucial experience as they pursue careers or further their education.
Meet this year's scholars:
Iona Alatar, Chemistry major (Mentor: Dr. Mohammad Halim)
Matt Bonvissuto, Physics major (Mentor: Dr. David Joffe)
Oliver Buckley, Biology major (Mentor: Dr. Soon Goo Lee)
Makenna Dunkel, Biology major (Mentor: Dr. Dongyu Jia)
Michael Evans, Chemistry major (Mentor: Dr. Daniela Tapu)
Ieza Fatima, Biology major (Mentor: Dr. Carol Chrestensen)
Brooklyn Galvan, Environmental Science major (Mentor: Dr. Andrew Haddow)
Caitlyn Garrett, Physics & Mathematics majors (Mentor: Dr. Andreas Papaefstathiou)
Casey Hampson, Physics major (Mentor: Dr. Marco Guzzi)
Essix Moser, Biology major (Mentor: Dr. Martin Hudson)
Sulaiman Shaikh, Physics major (Mentor: Dr. Mahmoud Asmar)
Katlyn Wacker, Environmental Science major (Mentor: Dr. Mario Bretfeld).
This event may be photographed and/or filmed. Please be aware that you may be photographed and/or recorded at any point before, during, or after this event. By attending, you agree to give the College of Science and Mathematics permission to use your likeness and/or image for promotional purposes. If you do not want your photograph taken, you understand it is your responsibility to consult with the photographer(s) about your concern before your photo is taken.
- 27WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar1:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Yuanyuan Li, Westlake University
Title: “Planar Optimal Transport with Non-Convex Domains”
Abstract: We analyze regularity in planar optimal transport. First, we investigate optimal transport problems where the target is a non-convex polygonal domain in R^2 and prove that the singular set is locally a 1-dimensional smooth curve, except for a finite number of points. Second, for source non-convex polygon, we establish a global W^{2,1+\epsilon} estimate for potentials of optimal transport. This is joint work with Shibing Chen (USTC), Jiakun Liu (U. Sydney), Shengnan Hu (Hunan Normal U.), and myself (Westlake U.)The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJMaster's and Ph.D. Students Meet and Greet4:00pmat Academic Learning Center, 3550Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines.
Whether you’re new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
馃搮 Date: August 27, 2025
馃晵 Time: 4-6 p.m.
馃搷 Location: ALC 3550 (Kennesaw Campus)
- 28ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Leigh Moorhead, Office of Research and Development @ US Environmental Protection Agency
Title: “From epiphyte diversity to litter decomposition to...National Ambient Air Quality Standards?”
Abstract: Leigh is a staff scientist with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Before arriving to the EPA, Leigh earned her BS Environmental Sciences from the University of Toledo and her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. In the talk, Leigh highlights her diverse experiences in science—which have taken her across the world and on adventures in many aspects of ecology. She then showcases the many disciplines in which scientists at the EPA conduct research, review literature, and develop products to communicate the state of the science to the public. The seminar has a lot of great information for students interested in translating their scientific background to a career in the government.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 29FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Eduardo Gigante, 榴莲黄视频
Title: “A sea squirt's insight into neurobiology”
Abstract: The biology of our brains; how they are built, wired, maintained, and ultimately degenerate, remains mysterious and poorly understood. My research takes a bottom-up approach to understanding our brains by studying the unique neurobiology of our most common invertebrate ancestor, the sea squirt Ciona robusta. Using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, novel cell reporters, and fluorescence microscopy I manipulate the development of our chordate ancestors with hopes of unlocking the secrets of our own neurobiology.The Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 30Saturday
- 31Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3Wednesday
- 4Thursday
- 5Friday
- 6Saturday
September 2025
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
31Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar1:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Ihsan Topaloglu, Virginia Commonwealth University
Title: “A Variational model involving nonlocal interactions of Wasserstein type”
Abstract: In this talk, I will consider a variational problem which appears in models of bilayer membranes. After introducing and deriving the model I will establish the existence of volume-constrained minimizers where the energy functional consists of two competing terms: a surface energy term penalizing transitions between sets and a nonlocal energy involving the Wasserstein distance between equal volume sets. In the second part of the talk I will consider the maximization of the minimum Wasserstein distance between two given sets, and show that this maximum is obtained by a ball. These results are drawn from joint works with Almut Burchard, Davide Carazzato, Michael Novack, and Raghavendra Venkatraman.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJApplied Mathematics in Industry Seminar (AMIS) Series2:00pmSpeaker: Mackenzie Carr, Senior Actuarial Analyst @ Aetna
Title: Career in Actuarial ScienceAbstract: The Actuarial profession is an exciting field for students that have strong technical & analytical skillsets. Our work is a blend of math, data science, predictive analytics, statistics, economics, & finance depending on the project... or even day of the week! At this Info Session you will get the chance to meet and learn about this profession from a CVS Health / Aetna actuary in the Atlanta area (however we do have offices all over the country).
We will discuss both internship & full-time opportunities that you can apply for as soon as possible! CVS Health / Aetna is a great company to work for, and within the actuarial department you get an amazing opportunity to provide meaningful analysis, reporting, & recommendations for a company at the forefront of the healthcare sector.
Bio: Mackenzie Carr graduated from Austin Peay State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Mathematics. Shortly after, she began working at Aetna, a CVS Health company as an actuarial analyst in Atlanta, GA. She has now been with the company for over two years and is pursuing her Associateship with the Society of Actuaries.The Applied Mathematics in Industry Seminar (AMIS) series is primarily focused on highlighting how mathematics is used in various careers and is geared toward undergraduates. Seminars typically require little or no advanced mathematical knowledge and are open to anyone.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: 6Z2em6YZ - 4ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Adloo, Executive Director @ Old-Growth Forest Network
Title: “Leading a national effort to create a future for old-growth forests”
Abstract: Dr. Sarah Adloo earned her BS in Science, Technology, and Culture from Georgia Tech and both her MS in Forestry and Natural Resources and her PhD in Integrative Conservation and Forest Resources from the University of Georgia. In the talk, Sarah describes the ecology and history of old-growth forests and highlights the role of the Old-Growth Forest Network in working for their future. She also provides some background information about what it's like to be a scientist working in a nonprofit.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
Marietta: Master's and Ph.D. Students Meet and Greet5:00pmat Norton Hall, 2nd floor馃帗 Fall Semester Kickoff: Graduate Student Meet & Greet 馃崅
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines. Whether you're new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
馃搮 Date: September 4, 2025
馃晵 Time: 5-6 p.m.
馃搷 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta Campus) - 5FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Saumya Jain, Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “Control of Neurodevelopmental genetic programs by nature and nurture”
Abstract: The assembly of the brain and development of neuronal circuits critically depend upon the expression of the right sets of genes at the right time and place. Indeed, disruption of spatial and temporal gene expression programs can have profound effects on circuit formation and is implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. The goal of my lab is to identify genetically hardwired and experience-dependent mechanisms that control gene expression across space and time in developing nervous systems. In this talk I will share our discovery of temporal control of gene expression by a steroid hormone in the fruit fly nervous system, the role and development of spatial gradients of gene expression in the mouse cortex, and roles for early sensory experience in the control of developmental gene expression in the mouse visual cortex.The Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 6Saturday
- 7Sunday
- 8Monday
- 9TuesdayEngageCSM Prize Pick-up10:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM students — it's time to pick up your prize for participating in EngageCSM activities! Check your KSU email or Suitable app notifications to see if you've won!
Curious about EngageCSM and our prizes? Stop by to learn more, visit our website, or email engagecsm@kennesaw.edu!
- 10WednesdayCSM Climate Survey Results Town Hall10:30amat Academic Learning Center
CSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the college at one of the two town halls offered below to review the results of the CSM Climate Survey conducted in Spring 2025.
Please see below for specific location information:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: ALC Building (K), room 1202
Thursday, September 11, 2025: ALC Building (K), room 2105
EngageCSM Prize Pick-up10:30amat Clendenin Building, AtriumCSM students — it's time to pick up your prize for participating in EngageCSM activities! Check your KSU email or Suitable app notifications to see if you've won!
Curious about EngageCSM and our prizes? Stop by to learn more, visit our website, or email engagecsm@kennesaw.edu!
+1Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar11:00amSpeaker: Seongmin Jeon, Hanyang University
Title: “The free boundary for a superlinear system”
Abstract: In this paper, we study superlinear systems that give rise to free boundaries. Such systems appear for example from the minimization of the energy functional$$
\int_{\Omega}\left(|\nabla\mathbf{u}|^2+\frac2p|\mathbf{u}|^p\right),\quad 0<p<1,
$$
but solutions can be also understood in an ad hoc viscosity way. First, we prove the optimal regularity of minimizers using a variational approach. Then, we apply a linearization technique to establish the $C^{1,\alpha}$-regularity of the ``flat'' part of the free boundary via a viscosity method. Finally, for minimizing free boundaries, we extend this result to analyticity.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJ - 11ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Kelly Murray-Stoker, Oxford College of Emory University
Title: “Learning from the river: understanding aquatic insect communities.”
Abstract: Before becoming an assistant professor at Oxford College of Emory University, Kelly earned her BS in Ecology and Entomology at the University of Georgia, her MS in Entomology at the University of Georgia, and her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Kelly's current research focuses on community ecology in caddisflies—a diverse group of aquatic insects. In this talk, Kelly provides both really great information about the biology of these fascinating organisms and also valuable perspectives about perseverance in science and the joy of teaching.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
CSM Climate Survey Results Town Hall3:30pmat Academic Learning CenterCSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the college at one of the two town halls offered below to review the results of the CSM Climate Survey conducted in Spring 2025.
Please see below for specific location information:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: ALC Building (K), room 1202
Thursday, September 11, 2025: ALC Building (K), room 2105
- 12FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Isis Thomas, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Title: “When Kidneys go rogue: how tiny tubes shape big disease”
Abstract: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition where normal fluid-filled tubules in the kidney expand into large cysts that disrupt function. In this talk, we will explore how kidney tubules normally work like “plumbing for your body” and what happens when this flow is altered. Along the way, I’ll share how my lab studies kidney disease using mouse models, live imaging, and molecular biology, and why understanding these processes matters for future treatments.The Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
Mathematics Colloquium Series2:00pmat Mathematics Building, D218Speaker: Dr. Cara Sulyok
Title: “Mathematical Models of Disease Transmission and Control in Healthcare Settings”Abstract: Mathematical modeling is a useful technique to describe dynamics happening within events and allows one to address questions and test hypotheses that may be not be feasible to study in reality. By applying techniques from calculus, mathematical models allow us to describe complex systems. These models serve as bridges between mathematics and practical applications, helping to simplify intricate problems into solvable equations, enabling predictions and decision-making based on data. This talk will focus on mathematical models to describe the spread of infectious diseases.
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is the leading cause of infectious diarrhea and one of the most frequently identified healthcare-acquired infections in the United States. C. difficile is typically contracted after antibiotic use, when healthy gut microbiota that prevent colonization is compromised. Colonized patients, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, shed C. difficile endospores that can survive for long periods on surfaces outside the host and are resistant to many commonly-used disinfectants. Transmission pathways can include contact with endospores on fomites, objects likely to carry infection. This work includes various mathematical models aimed at quantifying the transmission of C. difficile in healthcare settings ranging from systems of ordinary differential equations to agent-based models. We investigate the relative contribution of environmental pathways and healthcare workers to C. difficile transmission in healthcare settings. Results can be applied by healthcare professionals by focusing on precautionary measures that reduce patient colonization with C. difficile.
The KSU Mathematics Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in researchers from other universities to present results on all areas of Mathematics. The talks are targeted at general audiences of students and professors.
Join us at 2:00 pm before the talk for tea with our speaker.
+1Physics Colloquium2:00pmat Academic Building, H 200Speaker: Dr. Nikolaos Kidonakis, 榴莲黄视频
Title: “100 Years of Quantum Mechanics and Other Milestones”
Abstract: This year marks 100 years of Quantum Mechanics—the theory that changed how we understand the universe and led to modern technologies. We also celebrate 50 years of the Standard Model and 30 years since the discovery of the Top Quark. Dr. Kidonakis will take us on a journey from the birth of quantum ideas to today’s most important breakthroughs in physics.Join us before the meeting at 1:30 pm for light refreshments! Open to all students, faculty, and staff. No background in physics required—just curiosity!
- 13Saturday
- 14Sunday
- 15MondayDepartment of Physics Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Fundraiser11:00amat Academic Building, On the green the near the Rock
Watch the magic of phase transition, enjoy a bowl of ice cream, and help support the Society of Physics Students!
- 16TuesdayChemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series12:30pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009
Speaker: Dr. Zhicheng Jin, Georgia State University
Title: "Engineering Ligand and Peptide Materials for Theranostic Applications"Abstract: The applications of nanotechnology and materials science have transformed biomedical research, particularly in diagnostics and therapeutics. As critical features shrink to the nanometer scale, precise control of surface properties and biophysical interactions becomes essential for optimizing performance in biological systems. In this talk, I will first introduce strategies for interfacing nanoparticles with biological environments using multifunctional ligands. I will then highlight two colorimetric enzyme-sensing mechanisms that leverage peptide design and colorant materials (i.e., gold nanoparticles and organic dyes). Finally, I will expand the discussion beyond sensing to therapeutic applications. Specifically, I will describe how nanoscale coacervates can serve as promising delivery vehicles for the sustained release of hydrophilic small molecules, enabling the safe and effective use of tetrodotoxin (TTX) as a local anesthetic for improved pain therapy.
Bio: Zhicheng Jin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Georgia State University. He completed his postdoctoral training with Dr. Jesse V. Jokerst at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of NanoEngineering (CA, USA). He earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University (FL, USA) in 2020 under the supervision of Dr. Hedi Mattoussi and Dr. Qing-Xiang Amy Sang. He received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Lanzhou University (China) in 2015 and studied as an exchange student at Texas Tech University (TX, USA). His current research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of peptide materials as sensing probes and drug delivery vehicles to improve diagnostics and patient outcomes. He has co-authored more than 80 journal articles and holds one patent. Dr. Jin is an Associate Editor of Engineering Reports journal (Wiley), and a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE). He also serves as a session chair at the SPIE conference. His contributions to surface chemistry have been recognized by the scientific community with the Young Investigator Award at the 2020 SPIE conference.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departmental Seminar Series covers a broad range of fields in the Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. In past seminars, scientists from Academia, Government, and Industry have presented their most recent discoveries and contributions in their respective areas. This Seminar Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact directly with other leaders in their specializations and to gain a good overview of the entire range of fields in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
- 17WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar11:00am
Speaker: Dr. Giorgio Saracco, UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZE
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJDiscrete Mathematics Seminar (DMS)2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 250Speaker: Dr. Michael Griffin, 榴莲黄视频
Title: “Hecke-towers and modular product formulas”
Abstract: There are three important product formulas for expressions of the type $\prod (j(\sigma) − j(z) ) . Here j is the modular j-invariant which distinguishes isomorphism classes of elliptic curves and generates the field of modular functions for SL2(Z), and z and $\sigma$ are each either complex variables or run over a complete set of representatives of classes of imaginary quadratic numbers of fixed discriminant. These three identities are:1) The denominator formula for the Monster Lie-algebra,
2) Borcherd’s product formulas for the Hilbert class functions,
3) The Gross–Zagier formula for norms of singular moduli.
Borcherds notes that, despite the similarity of the “left hand sides” of these identities, their proofs are wildly different, and “there does not seem to be any obvious way to deduce any of these 3 formulas from the others.” Motivated by this statement, we will show how these three identities can be derived from a cohesive theory, each identity building from the previous, and rooted in the algebraic structure of spaces of modular objects.
The Discrete Math Seminar (DMS) is intended for 榴莲黄视频faculty working in the various areas of algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
+1Putnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 18ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Diane Le Bouille, Postdoc @ USGS Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Showcase1:30pmat Science Laboratory Building, AtriumJoin the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to learn about our faculty's cutting-edge research and innovative programs. Students will be able to view research posters, learn about student support opportunities, the B.S. in Environmental Science program, and the double-owl program for the B.S. in Biology/M.S. in Integrative Biology. There will also be an opportunity to learn hands-only CPR.
+2Snacks with Dean Langman4:30pmat Norton Hall, 2nd FloorJoin us for a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to connect with Dean Juliet Langman of the Graduate College over snacks and conversation! This informal gathering is a great chance to:
- Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments
- Meet the Dean and Graduate College staff
- Ask questions, share ideas, or just say hello
- Learn about resources, events, and ways to get involved
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Norton Hall, 2nd FloorStop by, grab a treat, and connect with your graduate community—we’d love to see you there!
Physics Freshmen Day5:00pmat Academic Building, On the green the near the RockThe Department of Physics will be hosting their first-ever Freshmen Day on Thursday, September 18th, from 5 to 7 PM on the green near the Rock (outside the Academic Building). This event will welcome the Physics Class of 2029 with food, games, and community-building activities, and will bring together students from all class years to foster a sense of belonging and a higher level of engagement.
Open to physics majors only.
- 19FridayMathematics Colloquium Series2:00pmat Mathematics Building, D 218
Speaker: Dr. Jon McCammond, University of California, Santa Barbara
Title: “Complex polynomials, braided strings and non-crossing partitions”Abstract: One of the fascinating things about advanced mathematics is how areas that seem to be far apart end up being closely related. Consider, for example, the "space" of all complex polynomials of a fixed degree restricted to those with distinct roots. There is a classic way to view this as a complement of a union of hyperplanes in a high-dimensional complex vector space, and the loops in this space can be visualized by braided strings in our normal 3-dimensional space. There is also a more recent connection to the combinatorial objects known as non-crossing partitions. This talk is based on joint work with Michael Dougherty.
Join us before the talk at 2:00 pm for tea with our speaker.
The KSU Mathematics Colloquium is a seminar series that brings in researchers from other universities to present results on all areas of Mathematics. The talks are targeted at general audiences of students and professors.
- 20Saturday
- 21Sunday
- 22Monday
- 23Tuesday
- 24WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar1:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Edgard Pimentel, University of Coimbra
Title: “Beyond convexity: regularity theory for fully nonlinear equations and free boundary problems”
Abstract: Convexity is a cornerstone of the regularity theory for fully nonlinear elliptic equations. It is also foundational to much of the modern analysis of free boundary problems governed by nonlinear operators. Nevertheless, many natural models fall outside the convex framework. This talk presents recent strategies that circumvent the lack of convexity in certain classes of PDE and free boundary problems. Rather than focusing on the scope of these methods, the discussion focuses on situations in which convexity and the structure it provides remain critical. The talk concludes by outlining the limits of current theory and probing new directions of research.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJDiscrete Mathematics Seminar (DMS)2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 250Speaker: Dr. Joshua Stucky, Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: “The distribution of gcd((n,\phi(n)))”
Abstract: Erd\H{o}s showed that the number of $n\leq x$ such that $gcd((n,\phi(n))=1$ is asymptotic to $x/\log\log\log x$. This was later improved by Pollack to a more precise asymptotic formula. In this talk, I will discuss the distribution of a family of multiplicative functions over the set of integers $(n,\phi(n))$, $n\leq x$. Along the way, I'll give some historical background and try to underscore the main sieve-theoretic ideas of my research. Graduate students and even advanced undergraduates are invited to join.The Discrete Math Seminar (DMS) is intended for 榴莲黄视频faculty working in the various areas of algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
+1Putnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 25ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Tolulope Babalola, University of Toronoto Mississauga
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 26FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Katherine Wetzel, Georgia State University
Title: “Phage fundamentals: requirements for phage infection of mycobacteria”
Abstract: Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, show promise as treatment for antibiotic-resistant infections. Of the first twenty people who received phages for nontuberculous mycobacteria infections, over half of them showed improvement post treatment. However, matching phages to patient strains of mycobacteria has proven challenging. This talk will describe efforts to better understand phage-mycobacteria cell interaction to improve our ability to choose phages for patients and broaden the use of phage therapy.The Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 27Saturday
- 28Sunday
- 29MondayBlood Drive at KSU (Kennesaw Campus)9:00amat Carmichael Student Center, University Rooms ABC
The College of Science and Mathematics and the American Red Cross at KSU registered student organization are co-sponsoring a blood drive on both campuses this fall. Stay tuned to learn how to view available donation times.
Monday, Sept. 29 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Carmichael Student Center, University Rooms ABC (Kennesaw Campus)
395 Cobb Ave NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
- 30Tuesday
- 1Wednesday
- 2Thursday
- 3Friday
- 4Saturday
October 2025
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
28Sunday
-
29Monday
-
30Tuesday
- 1WednesdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 2ThursdayBlood Drive at KSU (Marietta Campus)9:00amat Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Ballroom B
The College of Science and Mathematics and the American Red Cross at KSU registered student organization are co-sponsoring a blood drive on both campuses this fall. Stay tuned to learn how to view available donation times.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Wilson Student Center Ballroom B
860 Rossbacher Way
Marietta, GA 30060Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30amSpeaker: Dr. Nathan Byer, Research and Database Manager for Cleveland Metroparks
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 3FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Jen Fenner, Auburn University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 4Saturday
- 5Sunday
- 6Monday
- 7Tuesday
- 8WednesdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 9ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Domonique Hatton, Senior Knowledge Manager/ Data Scientist @ Guidehouse
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 10FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Chris Cornelison, 榴莲黄视频
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 11Saturday
- 12Sunday
- 13Monday
- 14Tuesday
- 15WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar9:30am
Speaker: Mihir Tanguturi and Michael Zhang
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 16ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Peter Kleinhenz, Executive Director @ Aiken Land Conservancy
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 17FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Beyett, Emory University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 18Saturday
- 19Sunday
- 20Monday
- 21Tuesday
- 22WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar11:00am
Speaker: Dr. Fernando Charro, Wayne State University
Title: “Mean-value characterizations of polyharmonic functions”
Abstract: We introduce a family of mean-value formulas (including exact and asymptotic formulas) that characterize polyharmonic functions of finite order. Polyharmonic problems arise in linear elasticity, hydrodynamics, structural engineering, and digital image compression and reconstruction. Our results provide a nice geometric interpretation of polyharmonic functions consistent with the classical harmonic case, while partitioning the set of mean-value properties into classes of equivalence according to the order of the polyharmonic functions they characterize. Our key results include strong converses to the mean-value properties —locally integrable functions satisfying a mean-value property in the family are polyharmonic— and a regularity result —locally integrable functions satisfying a mean-value property in the family, whether exact or asymptotic, are smooth.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 23ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Leah Rittenburg, Environmental Specialist with NCDEQ Wetlands Science and Outreach Team
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 24FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Zizu Mao, Emory University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 25Saturday
- 26Sunday
- 27Monday
- 28Tuesday
- 29WednesdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 30ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Jonathan Cox, Wetland Ecologist and Herpetologist at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 31FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Michael Van Dyke, 榴莲黄视频
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 1Saturday
November 2025
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
26Sunday
-
27Monday
-
28Tuesday
-
29Wednesday
-
30Thursday
-
31Friday
- 1Saturday
- 2Sunday
- 3Monday
- 4Tuesday
- 5WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar1:30pm
Speaker: Caleb Marshall, University of British Columbia
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
This seminar will be held virtually.
DIAL-IN INFORMATION
Passcode: i8a8CJPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 6ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Dr. Alexander Wright, Landscape Science Coordinator @ USFWS Midwest Science Applications Program
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 7FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Maier, Emory University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 8Saturday
- 9Sunday
- 10Monday
- 11Tuesday
- 12WednesdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 13ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series9:30am
Speaker: Crystal Mandica, Founder and Director of Education @ the Amphibian Foundation
Title: “TBD”
Abstract: TBDThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 9:30 AM.
- 14FridayMolecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010
Speaker: Dr. Katie Billmyre, University of Georgia
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 15Saturday
- 16Sunday
- 17Monday
- 18Tuesday
- 19WednesdayFall 2025 Symposium of Student Scholars: CSM In-Person Poster Presentations9:00amat Marietta Event Center, Arena Floor
The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. The Fall Edition takes place each fall semester on the Marietta Campus. 榴莲黄视频 the Office of Research website to learn how to present your research. Submission deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by 11:59 pm.
Poster presentations are held in 45-minute time slots, with up to 50 posters per session, throughout the day.
Please come support your undergraduate researchers!
Putnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 20ThursdayFall 2025 Symposium of Student Scholars: CSM In-Person Oral Presentations12:00pmat Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Ballrooms
The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. The Fall Edition takes place each fall semester on the Marietta Campus. 榴莲黄视频 the Office of Research website to learn how to present your research. Submission deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by 11:59 pm.
The College of Science and Mathematics has been allotted a 50-minute time slot to showcase student oral presentations.
Please come support your undergraduate researchers!
- 21FridayFall 2025 Symposium of Student Scholars: CSM Virtual Presentation12:00pm
The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. Virtual presentations of all types are held via Microsoft Teams to accommodate more schedules. 榴莲黄视频 the Office of Research website to learn how to present your research. Submission deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by 11:59 pm.
Virtual presentations will take place between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Check back closer to the event date for specific times for the College of Science and Mathematics.
Please come support your undergraduate researchers!
Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series12:20pmat Clendenin Building, CL 2010Speaker: Dr. Teresa Lee, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics. Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.
- 22Saturday
- 23Sunday
- 24Monday
- 25Tuesday
- 26Wednesday
- 27Thursday
- 28Friday
- 29Saturday
- 30Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3Wednesday
- 4Thursday
- 5Friday
- 6Saturday
December 2025
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
30Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3WednesdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition Practice Session4:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 109
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 4Thursday
- 5Friday
- 6SaturdayPutnam Exam Mathematical Competition10:00amat Engineering Technology Center, Q-105
The is a yearly math contest for undergraduate students around the United States. The competition is always held on the first Saturday of December; this year, it is on Saturday, December 6th. KSU students will be able to participate in person on the Marietta campus.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or attending any of the practice sessions, please or email Dr. Tsz Chan.
The Putnam competition is a very intense experience. To help you feel more prepared for it, and/or to help you decide if you want to participate, Drs. Michael Griffin and Tsz Chan hold practice sessions on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in room D109 of the Math Building on Marietta campus to gear up your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
The contest questions range from a variety of topics:
- fun questions & games
- calculus & analysis
- sequences & series
- inequalities
- polynomials
- number theory
- counting & probability
- matrices & linear algebra
- abstract algebra
- differential equations
- 7Sunday
- 8Monday
- 9Tuesday
- 10Wednesday
- 11Thursday
- 12Friday
- 13Saturday
- 14Sunday
- 15Monday
- 16Tuesday
- 17Wednesday
- 18Thursday
- 19Friday
- 20Saturday
- 21Sunday
- 22Monday
- 23Tuesday
- 24Wednesday
- 25Thursday
- 26Friday
- 27Saturday
- 28Sunday
- 29Monday
- 30Tuesday
- 31Wednesday
- 1Thursday
- 2Friday
- 3Saturday
January 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
28Sunday
-
29Monday
-
30Tuesday
-
31Wednesday
- 1Thursday
- 2Friday
- 3Saturday
- 4Sunday
- 5Monday
- 6Tuesday
- 7Wednesday
- 8Thursday
- 9Friday
- 10Saturday
- 11Sunday
- 12Monday
- 13Tuesday
- 14Wednesday
- 15Thursday
- 16Friday
- 17Saturday
- 18Sunday
- 19Monday
- 20Tuesday
- 21Wednesday
- 22Thursday
- 23Friday
- 24Saturday
- 25Sunday
- 26Monday
- 27Tuesday
- 28Wednesday
- 29Thursday
- 30Friday
- 31Saturday
February 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- 1Sunday
- 2Monday
- 3Tuesday
- 4Wednesday
- 5Thursday
- 6Friday
- 7Saturday
- 8Sunday
- 9Monday
- 10Tuesday
- 11Wednesday
- 12Thursday
- 13Friday
- 14Saturday
- 15Sunday
- 16Monday
- 17Tuesday
- 18Wednesday
- 19Thursday
- 20Friday
- 21Saturday
- 22Sunday
- 23Monday
- 24Tuesday
- 25Wednesday
- 26Thursday
- 27Friday
- 28Saturday
March 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- 1Sunday
- 2Monday
- 3Tuesday
- 4Wednesday
- 5Thursday
- 6Friday
- 7Saturday
- 8Sunday
- 9Monday
- 10Tuesday
- 11Wednesday
- 12Thursday
- 13Friday
- 14Saturday
- 15Sunday
- 16Monday
- 17Tuesday
- 18Wednesday
- 19Thursday
- 20Friday
- 21Saturday
- 22Sunday
- 23Monday
- 24Tuesday
- 25Wednesday
- 26Thursday
- 27Friday
- 28Saturday
- 29Sunday
- 30Monday
- 31Tuesday
- 1Wednesday
- 2Thursday
- 3Friday
- 4Saturday
April 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
29Sunday
-
30Monday
-
31Tuesday
- 1Wednesday
- 2Thursday
- 3Friday
- 4Saturday
- 5Sunday
- 6Monday
- 7Tuesday
- 8Wednesday
- 9Thursday
- 10Friday
- 11Saturday
- 12Sunday
- 13Monday
- 14Tuesday
- 15Wednesday
- 16Thursday
- 17Friday
- 18Saturday
- 19Sunday
- 20Monday
- 21Tuesday
- 22Wednesday
- 23Thursday
- 24Friday
- 25Saturday
- 26Sunday
- 27Monday
- 28Tuesday
- 29Wednesday
- 30Thursday
- 1Friday
- 2Saturday
May 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
26Sunday
-
27Monday
-
28Tuesday
-
29Wednesday
-
30Thursday
- 1Friday
- 2Saturday
- 3Sunday
- 4Monday
- 5Tuesday
- 6Wednesday
- 7Thursday
- 8Friday
- 9Saturday
- 10Sunday
- 11Monday
- 12Tuesday
- 13Wednesday
- 14Thursday
- 15Friday
- 16Saturday
- 17Sunday
- 18Monday
- 19Tuesday
- 20Wednesday
- 21Thursday
- 22Friday
- 23Saturday
- 24Sunday
- 25Monday
- 26Tuesday
- 27Wednesday
- 28Thursday
- 29Friday
- 30Saturday
- 31Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3Wednesday
- 4Thursday
- 5Friday
- 6Saturday
June 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
31Sunday
- 1Monday
- 2Tuesday
- 3Wednesday
- 4Thursday
- 5Friday
- 6Saturday
- 7Sunday
- 8Monday
- 9Tuesday
- 10Wednesday
- 11Thursday
- 12Friday
- 13Saturday
- 14Sunday
- 15Monday
- 16Tuesday
- 17Wednesday
- 18Thursday
- 19Friday
- 20Saturday
- 21Sunday
- 22Monday
- 23Tuesday
- 24Wednesday
- 25Thursday
- 26Friday
- 27Saturday
- 28Sunday
- 29Monday
- 30Tuesday
- 1Wednesday
- 2Thursday
- 3Friday
- 4Saturday
July 2026
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
-
28Sunday
-
29Monday
-
30Tuesday
- 1Wednesday
- 2Thursday
- 3Friday
- 4Saturday
- 5Sunday
- 6Monday
- 7Tuesday
- 8Wednesday
- 9Thursday
- 10Friday
- 11Saturday
- 12Sunday
- 13Monday
- 14Tuesday
- 15Wednesday
- 16Thursday
- 17Friday
- 18Saturday
- 19Sunday
- 20Monday
- 21Tuesday
- 22Wednesday
- 23Thursday
- 24Friday
- 25Saturday
- 26Sunday
- 27Monday
- 28Tuesday
- 29Wednesday
- 30Thursday
- 31Friday
- 1Saturday