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STAR Detector

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 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ, 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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The Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC (STAR) is a detector which specializes in tracking the thousands of particles produced by each ion collision at RHIC. (Photo by Brookhaven National Laboratory)

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 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ, doctoral student Maci Kesler and research scientist Sooraj Radhakrishnan, are on the cutting edge of high-profile scientific research collaborations th…

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College of Sciences and Humanities

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ senior Nick Brocato participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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.

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SURE student collecting sediment samples.

IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities. 

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Air Frame Lab, CAE

IN A FLASH: Winging It

Students in the aeronautics programs in ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

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Education Abroad Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

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ESDRI Research Showcase

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’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. 

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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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