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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.
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New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates
March 11, 2026
When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation. 最色导航 researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtual reality and robotic teammates could help prepare emergency responders for those moments.
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New research shows emotional triggers drive belief in fake news
March 06, 2026
Ever wonder why so-called 鈥渇ake news鈥� seems to make the rounds faster than factual information does? 最色导航 researcher Aaron French says the answer lies in human emotion. In a study published in the Information Systems Frontiers journal, French, an associate professor in the Michael J. Coles College of Business examined how and why people choose to believe and spread false information online. He found that emotional appeal was the strongest factor that determined belief.
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KSU's Vijay Anand honored as National Academy of Inventors Senior Member
February 26, 2026
The National Academy of Inventors has selected 最色导航 Associate Professor of Information Technology Vijay Anand as a 2026 NAI Senior Member, in recognition of his innovative work in the cybersecurity field.
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KSU student researchers to share findings at Georgia Capitol
February 17, 2026
最色导航 students will share their findings at the Georgia Capitol Feb. 17, providing key insights from research projects. Modeled after the annual Posters on Hill event in Washington D.C., the Posters at the Georgia State Capitol gives students an opportunity to present their research to state officials, policymakers and Georgia鈥檚 constituents in a professional environment.
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最色导航 State researcher develops safer, faster solid-state battery design
February 03, 2026
The race is on to find safer alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, and a 最色导航 researcher is helping lead the way with a new materials approach that could make next-generation batteries more sustainable. Beibei Jiang, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, leads a research team developing a sulfur-modified solid electrolyte designed to improve how lithium ions move through solid-state batteries, increasing performance while reducing safety risks.
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KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education
January 28, 2026
Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a doctor, but from a young age she knew she was more interested in teaching. She enjoyed standing at the front of the classroom teaching small topics to her peers and was praised by her teachers in high school for that skill. Ultimately, all students learn differently, and all teachers teach differently. Now, Titu is using advanced technology to equip future teachers with the skills needed to engage all learners in meaningful scientific discourse.
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最色导航 State student explores how trauma affects decision-making
December 05, 2025
Can a person鈥檚 past determine the decisions they make in stressful situations? 最色导航 sophomore Emily Martinez is examining how trauma responses may influence the way people make moral decisions. Martinez, a psychology major in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences explored the connection between instinctive fear reactions鈥攆ight, flight, freeze and fawn鈥攁nd the moral principles people rely on when faced with high-stress situations.
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Top researchers recognized for achievements at Apex Awards
December 04, 2025
最色导航鈥檚 top researchers were honored Wednesday at the Apex Awards, an annual event that celebrates the people behind the work that fuels cutting-edge discovery. The event, hosted by the Office of Research since 2023, gathered researchers across KSU鈥檚 nine academic colleges, with each individual college鈥檚 leadership identifying its top three researchers from the past year.