榴莲黄视频

KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 31, 2025

榴莲黄视频 assistant professor Madalynn Marshall considers herself lucky to have found a drive and curiosity for solid-state chemistry early in her college career.

All it took was a renowned and enthusiastic professor and continued mentorship from the scientists she met along the way.

鈥淒uring my undergraduate years at Iowa State, I was able to gain some research experience with Dr. Gordon Miller, a leader in solid-state chemistry,鈥� Marshall said. 鈥淪olid-state has its own unique corner in chemistry, the idea of exploring magnetism in rare earths and transition metals was an exciting opportunity as an undergraduate. Later, during my Ph.D., I realized how incredible these materials are and how fortunate I am to work alongside so many amazing researchers.鈥� 

Galvanized by her own experience, Marshall is now paying it forward to KSU students. She joined KSU鈥檚 College of Science and Mathematics in 2023 and quickly created an active solid-state chemistry laboratory for both undergraduate and graduate researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Marshall conducts research in materials with applications in energy storage and generation using magnetic means, a niche at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and materials science with some engineering thrown in for good measure. Issues with energy demand, consumption, supply, and storage make this research critical on a world scale. While she didn鈥檛 see the future demand for this expertise coming during her undergraduate years at Iowa State University, she channeled the enthusiasm for the topic into her own professional life.

Now Marshall passes her passion on to undergraduates and graduate students of all levels in her lab and in the classroom. Her teaching load ranges from introductory chemistry to inorganic chemistry for upperclassmen, in addition to advising three students in the Master of Science in Chemical Science program.

Her lab emphasizes hands-on research, and she encourages students to have fun along the way.

鈥淭he techniques students get to do in the lab are pretty unique and can be a lot of fun,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey get to use a torch, trim saws, heat things up to high temperatures and with luck grow beautiful crystals. The students are always challenging me to find new ways to reach them and connect the science they learn with their experiences in the lab.鈥�

Marshall has had plenty of opportunities recently to present her expertise. Over the summer, Marshall presented at two meetings at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory 鈥� the Quantum Materials Young Investigator Workshop and an invited talk the Joint Nanoscience and Neutron Scattering User Meeting 鈥� where she served a postdoctoral term in 2022-23 before arriving at KSU.

In addition to these presentations, highlighting a study on superconductors and energy storage she鈥檚 conducting with KSU associate professor of physics Chetan Dhital received a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate magnetic topological materials. In April, mentee Rupali Mangotra won the top prize for graduate student presentations at KSU鈥檚 Symposium of Student Scholars before heading to Florida State University to pursue her doctorate in chemistry.

鈥淒r. Marshall is a rising star in materials chemistry,鈥� said Kai Shen, professor and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry chair. 鈥淗er growing portfolio not only elevates KSU鈥檚 profile in quantum materials鈥攊t opens hands-on opportunities for students and catalyzes partnerships with national labs and industry eager to usher in the next era of energy.鈥�

Now serving as a mentor herself, Marshall takes the lessons of her development as a scientist and passes them along while furthering knowledge in a field of true innovation.

鈥淚 wouldn't have gotten where I am today without the support that I've had from the mentors throughout my career,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 am very thankful as well for the support that I have here at KSU, and now that I have become a professor, I am grateful to give back the same guidance and encouragement to students that I have received over the years.鈥�

鈥� Story by Dave Shelles

Photos by Darnell Wilburn Jr.

 

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 榴莲黄视频 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 榴莲黄视频is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 榴莲黄视频is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.