Serving Georgia Through Research

ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ is dedicated to creating knowledge that improves the lives of all Georgians.

At KSU, we are leading the charge in the fight against opioid abuse, ensuring veterans receive the care they need, and building a world where people with diabetes can check their blood sugar without drawing blood.

Our innovations do not just stay in the lab or sit on a shelf. We work to maximize our impact by partnering with local and regional stakeholders, ensuring we reach those in need.

Around the world, ordinary people face extraordinary challenges. These challenges drive our research. Our research turns questions into progress.

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Improving Health, Saving Lives

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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµresearchers providing opioid disorder training

As Georgia navigates a widespread opioid addiction crisis, ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµ researchers are training budding nurses in addressing substance-use disorders. 

“With these funds dedicated to our four priorities, we have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Georgians affected by the opioid crisis."

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AMES continues VA-funded partnership to prevent veteran suicide

The partnership between the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research and Georgia Department of Veterans Services has led to the completion of more than 7,000 suicide assessments across 134 counties in Georgia.

“Our collaborative, community-focused work is crucial to ensure Georgia’s veterans get the right help — where they are — when they need it."

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Enhancing Human Capability

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KSU researcher advancing non-invasive glucose monitoring system

GlucoCheck is a ring-like sensor that uses light absorption technology to estimate glucose levels without using blood samples, providing a user-friendly alternative to finger pricks.

“We are excited about how this device will help people with diabetes, which affects about one in every 10 people in the United States."

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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµresearchers developing AI-powered drones to protect peanut farms from wildlife

The team’s mission is to create a low-cost, AI-driven solution that deters destructive wildlife from farmland without the need for traditional fencing or human patrols.

“We’re giving (farmers) a tool that lets them rest at night while knowing their fields are protected. The feedback we’ve received from farmers so far has been overwhelmingly positive."

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Understanding our World

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KSU researcher building device to allow real-time monitoring of water quality

The project, which is a collaboration between the City of Chattahoochee Hills and the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, combines real-time monitoring with AI-driven forecasting to predict spikes in bacteria contamination before they occur.

“The bacterial forecasting system helps everyday people by ensuring cleaner and safer water. By improving water quality and reducing contamination risks, it protects public health and enhances recreational experiences."

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KSU researcher developing electronic nose to sniff out foodborne illness

The device is designed to detect pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli, eliminating the guesswork in identifying contaminated food.

“Food safety is a really important issue for the public, and I realized that millions of people are affected by foodborne illness each year."

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Innovation Through Creativity

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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµlooks to bring Interactive Research Methods Lab to high schools

The award-winning Interactive Research Methods Lab (IRML) helps students learn how to start with a research topic and map out the steps of a research project.

“The less resources your school district has, the more useful Hopscotch for AP Research and the Air-Lab is going to be for you."

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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµand Georgia Tech researchers partner to combine dance and science

Researchers at ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµand Georgia Tech partnered to teach movement to artificial intelligence through improvisational dance, culminating with a first-of-its-kind performance:  artificial intelligence — in the form of an avatar projected onto a screen — improvise=ing movement with human dance partners. 

“The combination of both dance and science provides limitless discoveries, and with the advanced technology that we have today this combination can be explored in depth.â€

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How Can KSU Research Improve Your Community?

Help shape the future of real-world outcomes from ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓÆµresearch. Use this form to share ideas for new research topics, community needs, emerging challenges and trends, or innovation opportunities you believe KSU should explore. Your input helps support the future of our research priorities, partnerships, and opportunities for developing our communities. 

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