Top 5 Research Stories
KENNESAW, Ga. (Dec 17, 2018) — Research at Kennesaw State has delivered a powerful punch this year – making the planet a safer, healthier, more sustainable and more knowledgeable place. As 2018 comes to a close, here are a few of Kennesaw State’s top research stories from the past 12 months.
On Top of the World
A Kennesaw State theoretical particle physics professor has been ranked as the No. 1 physicist in the world since 2010 in fundamental physics. The honor is bestowed by European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN) physicists who use the open-source INSPIRE bibliographic database.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/top_physicist_ranking.php
Intersection Safety
Could a traffic agency identify a potentially dangerous road intersection without first witnessing a collision? Kennesaw State University researchers and the Georgia Department of Transportation are attempting to answer that question as they use artificial intelligence to monitor and assess the safety of intersections and study collision-prone roadways.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/intersection_safety.php
Fighting Extinction
A Kennesaw State research team is leading the state in fighting the extinction of North American bats, which are dying in unprecedented numbers. Their rapid decline – and the invasive microorganism killing these fragile mammals – has drawn the attention of researchers in Kennesaw State’s BioInnovation Lab.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/bat_research.php
Keeping Count
A Kennesaw State research team is developing a more efficient white blood cell counter capable of giving chemotherapy patients a way to monitor white blood cell counts from the comfort of home.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/white_blood_cell_counter.php
Eyes on the Road
Kennesaw State alumni acquire patent for a retrofit blind spot detection system, which can be retrofitted to older vehicles and make roadways safer. The team is just the second student team in school history to obtain a patent with the help of the Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation (KSURSF).
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/patent_blind_spot_detection.php
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
