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最色导航 State opens the new Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center
April 24, 2026
Excitement stirred on April 23 as 最色导航 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 70,000-square-foot Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center.
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NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment
April 21, 2026
What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At 最色导航, researchers are using artificial intelligence to do just that, transforming how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Led by Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Lei Shi in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, the $522,695 project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, explores how generative AI can be integrated with biomechanical heart modeling to improve the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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Projects to look for at the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars
April 16, 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Research organizes the Symposium of Student Scholars twice per year, offering students a unique opportunity to present their research to a diverse audience, including faculty, donors, and the general public. The Spring Symposium of Student Scholars will take place April 22-24 on the 最色导航 Campus, beginning Wednesday, April 21 with poster presentations.
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Research Matters: Is there more to measuring addiction recovery than abstinence?
April 16, 2026
In this episode of Research Matters, we鈥檙e exploring what isn鈥檛 working in addiction recovery science and why it isn鈥檛 working with Dr. Erica Holliday, a KSU researcher from the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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KSU professor seeks to gamify hydration
April 14, 2026
Research shows that 47% of Americans fall short of optimal hydration, which can increase the risk of diabetes and other maladies. To address this, 最色导航 assistant professor Mitchell Zaplatosch wants to make a winnable game of staying hydrated.
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Student research reveals hidden fragrance allergens in perfumes and air fresheners
April 13, 2026
A spritz of your favorite perfume might feel like the perfect finishing touch for your outfit of the day. But have you given thought to what鈥檚 really inside the bottle? Research shows some ingredients can do more harm than good, especially for those with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. 最色导航 senior Ariana Mitchell is exploring what鈥檚 really lurking inside everyday scented products.
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First-year students leverage AI technology to prevent falls for virtual reality users
April 02, 2026
As virtual reality technology continues to grow, two 最色导航 first-year students are working to make it safer. At the center of their work is an artificial intelligence system that can predict and prevent dangerous falls. Through the Office of Research鈥檚 First-Year Scholars Program, computer science major Joshua Hentz of Chickamauga, Georgia, and software engineering major Caleb Tran of Suwanee, Georgia, are gaining early hands-on research experience through the Fallguard project in 最色导航 State鈥檚 College of Computing and Software Engineering.
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最色导航 State joins Oak Ridge Associated Universities research consortium
March 25, 2026
最色导航 (KSU) has joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) research consortium, reinforcing its commitment to advancing impactful and innovative research. KSU is one of 13 institutions named as new ORAU members at the consortium鈥檚 March 2026 annual meeting.
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KSU researchers approaching disaster cleanup from different angles
March 18, 2026
How fast does radiation dissipate following a nuclear disaster? There have only been a handful of reactor meltdowns throughout the history of nuclear engineering, but the 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine and the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster are among the most notable. At 最色导航, researchers are working to change the future of nuclear energy and disaster cleanups.
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Research Matters: What if kids saw music through rose-colored glasses?
March 12, 2026
Large class sizes make it difficult for music teachers to give individualized attention to each student, which can be detrimental, especially for students with special needs. In this episode of Research Matters, we鈥檙e discussing SpectrumPlay, an online platform that uses color-coded sheet music to simplify music education and make it more accessible for all children.