We鈥檙e not just about research; we鈥檙e about discovery, innovation, and creativity鈥攁ll while having fun. Whether you鈥檙e curious about starting your own project, connecting with brilliant mentors, or just want to explore what research is all about, Undergraduate Research Club (URC) is your place at 网红头条.
Here鈥檚 what you can do as a URC member:
Kickstart your research journey鈥攍earn the ropes, find a mentor, and dive into exciting projects.
Share your breakthroughs鈥攚e鈥檒l guide you on how to present your results, publish your work, and even secure funding!
Plus, we鈥檙e always mixing things up with fun events, workshops, and opportunities to meet fellow students and faculty who are just as passionate about research as you are. Join us, and let鈥檚 make research an adventure!
Get Involved with Research Students at Kennesaw State
The Undergraduate Research Club (URC) is all about building a supportive, exciting research community where you can grow professionally and make a real impact through your projects. Open to all KSU students, URC offers regular meetings covering diverse research topics and provides the perfect platform to connect with fellow students and mentors.
Meeting Information for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
TOPIC
August 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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September 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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October 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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November 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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January 2026
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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February 2026
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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March 2026
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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April 2026
5:30pm-6:30pm
Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through
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Purpose
Our mission is to promote an environment of undergraduate research on campus, to advance
and disseminate the theory and practice of research, to provide members with opportunities
for professional socialization in a research environment, to promote research that
benefits the community, and to foster relationships among like-minded peers who are
also interested in research. URC is open to all KSU students.
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Research Series
Memes to Manuscripts is a fun, research-driven event series where students turn pop culture phenomena鈥攍ike memes, albums, and more鈥攊nto real research projects! Through guided sessions, you'll learn how to craft research questions, analyze data, and present your findings, all while exploring topics that excite you.
In the past, the Undergraduate Research Club conducted team-based research projects
that were decided upon by the membership at the beginning of the academic year. Check
out the past URC projects!
Learn more about the past team-based URC research projects.
Hi Everyone! My name is Kiara O鈥橬eal, but you can call me Kiki, and I am a Junior Computer Science major. During my freshman year, I had the privilege of participating in the First Year Scholars Program, collaborating with Dr. Da Hu on 鈥淓nhancing Bridge Inspections Using Drone Technology and Computer Vision,鈥� a project that I was able to present at the 2024 Symposium and NCUR 2024. In my sophomore year, I continued my project as a Sophomore Scholar, presenting my research at the IEEE SoutheastCon 2025 conference, as well as the Spring Symposium 2025 and NCUR 2025. I also work as a student assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Research, conducting research on Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences at KSU under the guidance of Dr. Buddie.
This year, I am thrilled to serve as the President of the Undergraduate Research Club.
In this role, I am committed to supporting and promoting research initiatives across
disciplines. Outside of research, you can find me indulging in my love for reading
and representing the club gymnastics team at KSU.
If you have any questions about the club or are curious about research in general,
please don't hesitate to reach out. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations
and collaborate on exciting projects!
Hello, my name is Aichel Candanedo! I am currently a junior Biology major on the Pre-med track here at KSU. I was previously a First-Year Scholar working with Dr. Cyril Okhio on 鈥淏rain Augmented Technology (BAT) and STEM-Peer Augmented Success & Support (STEM-PASS).鈥� I presented the project at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in the spring of 2024 and at the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars in the spring of 2024. I am entering my second year as an Undergraduate Research Peer Ambassador for the Office fo Undergraduate Research at KSU. I have always been passionate about helping others and I hope to apply all the skills I have gained from Research and mentoring into my future career as a Physician!
Outside of school, you can catch me participating in 5k鈥檚 as I love to run, as well as studying, cooking, going to concerts, and volunteering! I love anything that pushes me to my limit and challenges me. I find it fascinating to see how far the human body can endure, and I love to learn about myself and others through growth and challenges.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or
just need someone to talk to!
I鈥檓 a junior at 网红头条, majoring in Integrated Health Science with a minor in Psychology. I鈥檓 actively involved in research and leadership across campus. I鈥檝e served as the Secretary for the Undergraduate Research Club and led independent community-based research projects.
My current research projects include:
Investigating the impact of social media usage on anxiety in college students.
Exploring environmental improvements to help students with learning disabilities in
classroom settings.
Identifying healthier and culturally relevant alternatives to substance use among
youth.
I鈥檓 passionate about making research practical and impactful, especially in underserved communities. I also hold positions in Collegiate 100 and the NAACP and am actively involved in community advocacy. In my free time, I enjoy running, mentoring youth, and leading service initiatives. I believe that undergraduate research isn鈥檛 just about academic growth; it鈥檚 also about creating real-world change鈥攁nd I encourage all students to get involved early.
Hello, I鈥檓 a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry. I previously worked with fellow First-Year Scholar students under the mentorship of Dr. Nwozichi on our research project titled "Using a Structural Equation Model to Predict Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviors Among African Immigrants in the United States." We had the opportunity to present our work at the Spring Symposium 2025. In my spare time, I enjoy caring for my succulents.
I鈥檓 deeply passionate about research and am enthusiastic to take on new opportunities. As treasurer, I hope to support the club by ensuring that funding and resources are allocated efficiently, so that all students have the opportunity to pursue research.
I am the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Professor of . I have served as the faculty advisor for the Undergraduate Research Club since its
inception in 2011. I have been the faculty mentor for several of the club's research
projects.
If you have any questions about anything related to undergraduate research, please
do not hesitate to reach out!
