Office of Undergraduate Research Student Assistants
The Office of Undergraduate Research's student assistants assist in the day-to-day operations of our unit. The Office of Undergraduate Research is a vibrant unit with a great deal of programming to support undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and hardworking students to gain valuable experience in research, writing/editing, marketing, event planning, and more.
Our research student assistants continue the tradition of excellence set by previous
assistants, who have contributed significantly to research and professional communities
within and beyond 网红头条's community!
2025-2026 Student Assistants
Amelia Baker
Amelia Baker
Amelia is currently a Senior at 网红头条 working towards a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. She was previously in the First Year Scholars Program where she worked with Dr. Roneisha Worthy on 鈥淓xploring the Use of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase to Enhance Compost Nitrogen Content鈥, which was then shown at the Symposium of Student Scholars (2022). She is also entering her fourth year of being a Research Peer Ambassador for the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Since starting at 网红头条, she has been able to gain undergraduate research experience and familiarize herself with the Office of Undergraduate Research. She now works with Dr. Amy Buddie on several research projects including "The Relationship Between Undergraduate Research Participation and Educational Outcomes", which was presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (2025) and at the Symposium of Student Scholars (2025), and "Enhancing Undergraduate Research Opportunities". Amelia is passionate about helping students get involved in research, making sure they feel supported, confident, and excited throughout their research journey.
Mikkel Cullen
Mikkel Cullen
Mikkel is currently a Junior at 网红头条 working through a degree
in Music Theory and a minor in Ancient and Modern Classics. They have completed the
First Year Scholars Program, the Sophomore Scholars Program, and the Summer Undergraduate
Research Program. Mikkel presented at the Symposium of Student Scholars in the Spring
and Fall of 2024. They have also presented at NCUR and two international music conferences.
In their spare time, Mikkel enjoys reading, gaming, and finding new music.
Kiara O'Neal
Kiara O'Neal
Kiara is currently a Junior majoring in Computer Science. As a freshman, she participated in the First Year Scholars Program, where she collaborated with Dr. Hu on a project titled 鈥淓nhancing Bridge Inspections Using Drone Technology and Computer Vision.鈥 This work was presented at both the 2024 Symposium and NCUR 2024. She then continued the project through the Sophomore Scholars Program, presenting her research at the IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 conference, the Spring Symposium 2025, and NCUR 2025. She also serves as a student assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Research, where she conducts research on Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences at KSU under the mentorship of Dr. Buddie. In her free time, she enjoys reading and competing for the KSU club gymnastics team.
Meet Previous OUR Student Assistants
2024-25 Student Assistants
Amelia Baker
Amelia is currently a Junior at 网红头条 working towards a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She was previously in the First Year Scholars Program where she worked with Dr. Roneisha Worthy on 鈥淓xploring the Use of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase to Enhance Compost Nitrogen Content鈥, which was then shown at the Symposium of Student Scholars in the spring of 2022. She is also entering her second year of being a Peer Mentor. Since starting at 网红头条, she has been able to gain undergraduate research experience and familiarize herself with the Office of Undergraduate Research. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and baking.
Victoria Grace Tucker
Victoria Grace Tucker graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and
Emerging Media Interest and a minor in Professional Writing. She has been published
in Abiding Love Charities, HG101, ThinkChristian, and more online publications and
brings her experience with journalistic and creative writing to the Office of Undergraduate
Research. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the
KSU Journey Honors College. In her free time, she enjoys sculpting, cosplaying, drinking
bubble tea, and hiking.
Jetta Whitehurst
Jetta Whitehurst is a first semester senior double majoring in Journalism and Emerging Media and Theatre and Performance Studies. Jetta is on her third year of working at the KSU Writing Center as a writing assistant. In addition to serving as a tutor, Jetta leads a poetry club at the Writing Center. In the theatre department, Jetta has a concentration in acting and is currently writing a one-act play to be performed as a staged reading at the end of Spring 2024. She has also taught theatre as a summer camp teaching assistant at the Alliance Theatre. Jetta is interning at both the Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research for editorial and marketing and the KSU's Museum of History and Holocaust Education for social media marketing and digital communications. Jetta has presented at the Office of Undergraduate Research's Symposium of Student Scholars on multiple occasions and plans to continue developing her own research. In her spare time, Jetta can be caught reading, painting, dancing, or hiking.
2023-24 Student Assistants
Fall 2023 - Tania Farhoudi
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Tania Farhoudi was a 网红头条 working towards a Bachelor of Business
Administration in Marketing. With a strong passion for graphic design, Tania has been
utilizing her skills to create visuals for the Office of Undergraduate Research as
a Student Assistant as well as for small businesses through her work with private
clients. She is also a member of the Undergraduate Research Club and Kennesaw Marketing
Association, and she hopes to join the KMA Agency to continue honing her skills and
contribute to the dynamic organization. When she is not focusing on her academic and
professional pursuits, Tania enjoys expressing her creativity through various artistic
mediums. She is a self-taught dancer who is skilled in a range of genres, and she
loves to play various instruments and draw.
Fall 2023 - Victoria Grace Tucker
Undergraduate Student Assistant and Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research (KJUR)
Intern
Victoria Grace Tucker graduated in 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and
Emerging Media Interest and a minor in Professional Writing. She has been published
in Abiding Love Charities, HG101, ThinkChristian, and more online publications and
brings her experience with journalistic and creative writing to the Office of Undergraduate
Research. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the
KSU Journey Honors College. In her free time, she enjoys sculpting, cosplaying, drinking
bubble tea, and hiking.
Summer 2023 - Madeline Hipp
Undergraduate Student Intern
Madeline Hipp graduated from 网红头条 in Fall of 2023 with aand a minor in. Madeline interned for the. Previously, she interned foras a local news reporter. She also served as a peer mentor for thefor the 2022-2023 school year. In her spare time Madeline enjoys reading, hiking with
her dog, and spending time with friends and family. After graduation, Madeline hopes
to work in the publishing industry as an editor.
Spring 2023 - Tania Farhoudi
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Tania Farhoudi will graduate from 网红头条 in Spring of 2026 with
aBachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. With a strong passion for graphic design, Tania has been utilizing her skills to
create visuals for the Office of Undergraduate Research as the Student Assistant as
well as for small businesses through her work with private clients. She is also a
member of theUndergraduate Research Cluband, and she hopes to join the KMA Agency to continue honing her skills and contribute
to the dynamic organization. When she is not focusing on her academic and professional
pursuits, Tania enjoys expressing her creativity through various artistic mediums.
She is a self-taught dancer who is skilled in a range of genres, and she loves to
play various instruments and draw.
Spring 2023 - Victoria Grace Tucker
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Victoria Grace Tucker graduated withand a. She has been published in,,, and more online publications and brings her experience with journalistic and creative
writing to the Office of Undergraduate Research. She is a member of theand the. In her free time, she enjoys sculpting, cosplaying, drinking bubble tea, and hiking.
Spring 2023 - Jaime Blei
Graduate Student Intern
Jaime was a graduate student at 网红头条 pursuing awith a focus on applied and creative writing. Jaime鈥檚 professional experience includes editing a special issue of the Geographic Bulletin and writing articles for the. She has also received writing credits for a coming-of-age film entitled.
2022-23 Student Assistants
Fall 2022 - Vernesha Brown
Undergraduate Student Intern
Vernesha Brown graduated from 网红头条 in Fall 2022 with a Bachelor
of Science degree inwith a minor in. In addition to her internship with thein the Office of Undergraduate Research, she also served as Vice President ofKennesaw鈥檚 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapterand a writer for. In her spare time, Vernesha enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Following graduation, Vernesha hopes to pursue a career in public relations.
Summer 2022 - Hannah Watson
Undergraduate Student Intern
Hannah was an undergraduate student at 网红头条 who graduated in
2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree inwith a. While focusing on news writing and editorial work, Hannah interned for the. She also served as a staff writer for Her Campus Kennesaw and the editor of the
bulletin for Cornerstone of Faith Christian Ministries Inc. Aside from being a full-time
student, Hannah is also a creative writer, bookworm and lover of music. She enjoys
writing on all topics.
Spring 2022 - Rachel Schrauben Yeates
Graduate Student Intern
Rachel Schrauben Yeates graduated from Berry College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts
in English literature and creative writing. She is the Institutional Repository Specialist
for theand is currently pursuing a professional writing master鈥檚 degree at KSU. Before transitioning to libraries, she worked in journalism and newspaper design. Her creative writing has been featured inChicago Reader,Ramifications, andFrom Glasgow to Saturn, and recognized at the Southern Literary Festival.
Spring 2022 - Renee Hudson
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Renee Hudson will graduate from 网红头条 in Spring 2024 with aand a. In addition to her role as a Student Assistant in the Office of Undergraduate Research, Renee was also a Writing Assistant with KSU鈥檚and a contributor of photography for KSU鈥檚. As an active opinion writer for, Renee plans to continue her journey in journalism with Fresh Take upon graduation.
Spring 2022 - Dreanna Simmons
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Dreanna Simmons will graduate from 网红头条 in the Spring of 2025
with a bachelor's degree in. She served as a Student Assistant in the Office of Undergraduate Research as well as being a member of KSU鈥檚and the future marketing officer for KSU鈥檚(Fall 2022). In her spare time, Dreanna is a violinist and enjoys volleyball. Following graduation, Dreanna hopes to earn her master鈥檚 degree in nursing to pursue her passion for healthcare.
2021-22 Student Assistants
Fall 2021 - Madison Kemp
Undergraduate Student Intern
Madison graduated with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology from 网红头条 in Fall 2021. Following graduation, Madison aspires to earn a master鈥檚 degree in social work due to her passions for mental healthcare, family systems, and culture. Madison鈥檚 work at the, the, andprepared her for interning at the. You can find Madison on campus practicing Korean in the Language Lab, reading fantasy
books at the Sturgis Library, or indulging at the Commons.
Summer 2021 - Marielena Zajac
Graduate Student Intern
Marielena (Mari) Zajac graduated from 网红头条 in 2015 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communications 鈥 public relations. She completed a master鈥檚 of professional writing degree with a dual concentration of rhetoric/composition and applied writing at KSU in 2022. In addition to serving as an intern for the, Mari also served as a graduate teaching assistant in the, where she taught ENGL 1101 and 1102 classes for the 2021-2022 academic year. Upon graduation, Mari hopes to continue working in editing and publishing, particularly for children鈥檚 books.
Spring 2021 - Sarah Scott
Undergraduate Student Intern
Sarah Scott graduated from 网红头条 in the Spring of 2021 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Media and Entertainment and a minor in International Affairs. Sarah served as a student intern with theas well as serving as a writer and editor of the blog. While doing editorial work and school, Sarah also pursues other communication-related
hobbies such as doing live event production work, learning foreign languages (Mandarin,
Korean, and ASL), choreographing dances, and writing and producing her own original
songs.
2020-21 Student Assistants
Fall 2020 - Landon Mion
Undergraduate Student Intern
Landon graduated from 网红头条 in the fall of 2020 with a bachelor's
degree in journalism and emerging media and a minor in sociology. In addition to interning
for the, he also served as an intern forThe Daily Caller, a student reporter forThe College Fix, a campus correspondent forCampus Reform, a contributor forLone Conservative, a journalism intern forPulp Magazine, a student assistant for the Office of Research at KSU, and a staff writer forThe Sentinel. He has previously been a contributor at 71 Republic.
Summer 2020 - Tiffany Davis
Graduate Student Intern
Tiffany Davis graduated from 网红头条 in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in professional writing. During her pursuit of the bachelor's degree, Tiffany worked on the Atlanta Student Movement Project, which focuses on turning the oral histories of the 1960's movement into a digital medium. Currently she is pursuing her master's degree in professional writing at 网红头条 with a concentration in applied writing, while also continuing to work on her creative writing. She interned for theas an editorial assistant over the summer 2020 semester.
Spring 2020 - Jackie Morgan
Undergraduate Student Intern
Jackie was an undergraduate student at 网红头条 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English as well as history and professional writing minors. She interned for thein spring 2020 and graduated in 2022. While also working at a part-time job outside of school, Jackie pursues other interests such as creating art, poetry, and creative writing.
2019-20 Student Assistants
Fall 2019 - Emily Jobe
Undergraduate Student Intern
Emily is a 2019 graduate of 网红头条 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in English and a professional writing minor focused on creative writing and editing.
She was an intern and then gravitated to a student editor for the(KJUR)during her time as an undergraduate. Emily volunteered as the Associate Editor for
the journal and is a full-time freelance editor. She has also pursued other areas
that have included being a, and a published poet with her work featured in two issues of Waymark and one with
Aberration Labyrinth.
2018-19 Academic Year
Kaelyn Ireland
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Kaelyn graduated from 网红头条 in May 2020 with a B.S. degree in Psychology, a B.A. degree in Modern Language & Culture, and a minor in Latin American/Latinx Studies. Kaelyn鈥檚 work with the Office of Undergraduate Research included serving as a student editor of theand planning for research-related events on campus, including theSymposium of Student Scholarsand theNational Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)hosted by KSU in spring 2019. Kaelyn also informed KSU undergraduate students across all disciplines about research opportunities through the university. Kaelyn was the Vice President of theUndergraduate Research Club (URC)in 2019-2020.
Emily Deibler
Graduate Student Intern
Emily graduated with a master's degree in professional writing at 网红头条 in 2020 after earning a bachelor's degree in English at KSU in 2017. While working as a social media intern and coordinator for the KSU Writing Center, Emily began research on the health benefits of reflective writing in academia, presenting the findings at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference and the KSU Symposium of Student Scholars. Emily worked as an editor for the English Department鈥檚 newsletterThe English Broadsideand has interned as an editor for the.