Research Matters

Enhancing the Lives of Military and Emergency Services Personnel with AMES

Dr. Brian Moore and Dr. Bianca Channer join Research Matters to discuss the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research (AMES) at Kennesaw State University, which strives to reduce suicide, anxiety and depression among Georgia’s approximately 1 million military and public safety personnel. 
In partnership with the Georgia Department of Veterans Services, the center has conducted more than 7,000 suicide assessments across Georgia.  

Improving Prosthetics and Orthotics With a Personal Touch with Dr. Mark Geil

Professor of Exercise Science and Associate Dean in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Geil joins Research Matters to discuss prosthetics and orthotics. He is joined by Adam Kiel, a student in the Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program at KSU who received his first prosthetic leg at 11 months old and hopes to become a clinician after graduation. 

Introducing Youth to Computer Science Through Mathematics with Dr. Alan Shaw

In this episode of Research Matters, Dr. Shaw shares his background, exploring how his experiences have shaped his approach to education and research. We also dive into the "Computer Science for All" project, an ambitious initiative aimed at making computer science education accessible to a wider audience. 

Using Forensic Anthropology to Recover Lost Loved Ones with Dr. Alice Gooding

Associate Professor of Anthropology Alice Gooding and KSU Police Corporal Rusty Midkiff join Research Matters to discuss the recovery of Rusty's great uncle, a U.S. soldier who was killed in France during World War II and was recently repatriated to Canton, Georgia.

Using the Tool of CrossFit to Win the 'War on Fitness' with Dr. Gerald Mangine

Associate Professor of Exercise Science Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Mangine and strength coach Griffin Roelle join Research Matters to discuss how Dr. Mangine's research informs the training regimens built for those using CrossFit to improve their fitness.

The Future of Research at Kennesaw State University with Dr. Karin Scarpinato

Vice President for Research at Kennesaw State University Dr. Karin Scarpinato joins Research Matters to discuss how the Office of Research is building an environment for collaborative research, the intersection of research and commercialization, and whether there will ever be a cure for cancer.