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Making Waves in the World of Nuclear Physics

Brookhaven National Lab in New York is home to some of the most exciting work in nuclear physics today. Two rising stars from 91²Ö¿â, doctoral student Maci Kesler and research scientist Sooraj Radhakrishnan, are on the cutting edge of high-profile scientific research collaborations through Brookhaven that advance our understanding of the universe’s early moments.

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91²Ö¿â senior Nick Brocato participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

91²Ö¿â's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate 91²Ö¿â students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 91²Ö¿â and members of her lab.

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Bee, covered in pollen

IN A FLASH: Power to the Pollinators!

Pollinator Day, proudly presented by 91²Ö¿â as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact , Department of Biological Sciences , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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SURE student collecting sediment samples.

IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research

91²Ö¿â's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , sustainability , Organizational Sustainability , Student Life

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Air Frame Lab, CAE

IN A FLASH: Winging It

Students in the aeronautics programs in 91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.

Tags: Aeronautics , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at 91²Ö¿â's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Community Impact , High School Students , Research & Science

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Education Abroad Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of 91²Ö¿â students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Biological Sciences , Education Abroad , Global Education , Student Life , Research & Science

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ESDRI Research Showcase

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

91²Ö¿â’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design. 

Tags: Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences , Research & Science , Earth Day , Student Life

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Ethan Wenk, senior engineering technology major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, had the opportunity to participate in the SURE program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.

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An image showing lab research

College of Public Health Offers Training for In-Demand Clinical Trial Researchers

91²Ö¿â’s College of Public Health is the only fully accredited public health college to offer an undergraduate pathway to clinical trials research, a rapidly expanding segment of the healthcare job market.

Tags: College of Public Health , Research & Science , Community Impact , 91²Ö¿â Works

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