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Ƶsecures NSF grants to build community of AI educators nationwide
September 12, 2025
The International Data Corporation projects that artificial intelligence will add $19.9 trillion to the global economy by 2030, yet educators are still defining how students should learn to use the technology responsibly. To better equip AI educators and to foster a sense of community among those in the field, Ƶ Department Chair and Professor of Information Technology (IT) Shaoen Wu, along with assistant professors Seyedamin Pouriyeh and Chloe “Yixin” Xie, were recently awarded two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants.
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Ƶresearcher aiming to bring artificial intelligence to everyday devices
September 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often linked to supercomputers and massive data centers, but Ƶ researcher Bobin Deng is aiming for something a bit more accessible through a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. An assistant professor in Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering, Deng said the goal is to move AI beyond the cloud and into the hands of people where it can have the most impact – their personal devices. The research could allow AI tools to function without an internet connection, something that is uncommon with many current systems.
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KSU researcher developing electronic nose to sniff out foodborne illness
September 09, 2025
The presence of a strong, unpleasant odor in food is an indication that bacteria has contaminated the food past the point of human consumption. However, oftentimes pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli are difficult to detect. Taeyeong Choi, assistant professor of information technology in Ƶ’s College of Computing and Software Engineering, is working on developing an electronic nose (e-nose) to detect abnormalities from their version of the sniff test.
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Ƶresearchers create low-cost system to monitor dams, prevent floods
August 18, 2025
A research team at Ƶ is building a low-cost, wireless system to help detect problems in aging dams before they become dangerous, offering a new way to protect communities and infrastructure.
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Kennesaw State's Owl Cyber Team earns top finish in national cybersecurity competition
August 06, 2025
Among the newest student organizations on campus, Ƶ’s Owl Cyber Team recently reached the semifinals in the CyberLLM Challenge. Held during the Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Conference 2025, the event focuses on developing innovative applications to improve areas like threat detection and cybersecurity automation.
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Ƶstudent and faculty use supercomputing to advance Alzheimer's drug research
July 25, 2025
At Ƶ’s X Lab, assistant professor of information technology Chloe Yixin Xie and sophomore computer science student Johaan Kathilankal Jis are leading efforts to fight Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) using advanced computational modeling and drug discovery simulations.
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Ƶcomputer game design and development students turn stargazing into interactive learning
July 08, 2025
Exploring the stars takes a creative turn with Draw the Night Sky, an interactive video game developed by Ƶ computer game design and development students. Created in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carters Lake, the game allows players to explore real-time constellations in a gamified experience built to educate and engage. The project recently earned first place among undergraduate entries at the KSU’s College of Computing and Software Engineering annual C-Day showcase, where it was recognized for originality, usability, and educational value.
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KSU researcher's exceptional mentorship prioritizes students first
July 07, 2025
Maria Valero de Clemente has mentored more than 50 undergraduate students during her time at Ƶ, motivated by her commitment to a student-first approach to research. Valero is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, given annually by the Office of Undergraduate Research to a faculty or staff member at KSU who has exhibited not only success, but also a sustained diligence to their students.
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Ƶstudent working to simplify cardiovascular disease detection
July 03, 2025
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death not only in the United States but globally, per the World Health Organization. Ƶ student Pedro Henrique Goncalves Silva Pinto’s research aims to simplify the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease by segmenting and analyzing blood flow from medical imaging data.
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KSU researcher awarded prestigious NSF Medium Grant to advance balance technologies in VR
June 23, 2025
And for millions of people with subtle or severe balance impairments, VR can become not only frustrating, but inaccessible because VR disrupts their balance further. To help users maintain stability, research at Ƶ is aiming to make VR technology more accessible for all people, especially those with balance impairments.