College of Science and Mathematics
Upcoming CSM Seminars, Workshops, and Events
Welcome to the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Events Calendar! Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of all the upcoming events and activities happening within our college. The CSM calendar is designed to keep you informed about the latest opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in your science and math education and career.
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- 13TuesdayEngageCSM Popcorn Break!11:30amat Science Laboratory Building, Atrium
Grab a snack and learn about EngageCSM in the Science Building Complex on the Kennesaw Campus.
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- 16FridayEngageCSM Popcorn Break!12:00pmat Science Laboratory Building, Atrium
Grab a snack and learn about EngageCSM in the Science Building Complex on the Kennesaw Campus.
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- 21WednesdayDevelopmental Genetics Seminar Series4:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009
Speaker: Dr. Carol Chrestensen, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Learn about different labs focused on developmental genetics within the College of Science and Mathematics in this exciting new series!
- 22ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Robert Villa, Community Outreach Assistant @ Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill (University of Arizona)
Title: “How did I get to the Sonoran Desert?”
Abstract: Robert is also the President of the Tucson Herpetological Society, and in these two roles, he uses his wealth of natural history knowledge to educate others about the Sonoran Desert. Robert's presentation will provide a great introduction to the ecology, ethnobotany, and natural history of this region.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 28WednesdayDiscrete Mathematics Seminar2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 107
Speaker: Dr. Eric Sommers, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Title: “Noncrossing partitions arising in Lusztig's families for the hyperoctahedral group”
Abstract: The hyperoctahedral group B_n is the finite group of (orthogonal) symmetries of the hypercube in dimension n. It arises as the Weyl group of the special orthogonal Lie group SO_{2n+1} and the symplectic Lie group Sp_{2n}. These complex Lie groups can also be defined over a finite field (called finite Chevalley groups). Lusztig, in his classification of the irreducible representation of the finite Chevalley groups, partitioned the irreducible representations of Weyl groups into families. In this talk I will discuss the partition of the irreducible representations of B_n into families and how each family can be associated to the noncrossing partitions for a symmetric group. Then I will survey some objects in Lie theory (cells of B_n and the irreducible components of Springer fibers) and how they are related (or conjecturally related) to the families and their associated noncrossing partitions.The Discrete Math Seminar (DMS) is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
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Passcode: B9Du3La2 - 29ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. John Vanek, Zoologist @ New York Natural Heritage Program
Title: “Into the phrag: urban ecology, herpetology, and natural history”
Abstract: Dr. John Vanek is a research scientist for the New York Natural Heritage Program. Before holding this position, John earned his BS in Wildlife Science at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, his MS at Hofstra University, and his PhD at Northern Illinois University. John's presentation is a wonderful introduction to the science that takes places at a heritage program—including inventory, monitoring, and management. Come to learn about hog-nosed snakes, urban squirrels, camera traps for rare turtles, and more.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Departmental Talks1:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009Speaker: Dr. Raul Zavaliev
Title: "Molecular and cellular basis of immune regulation in plants"
Abstract: Plants lack specialized immune cells, requiring each cell type to mount defenses against pathogens while maintaining growth and development. In this talk, I will show how plant immune responses are organized across cells and tissues through salicylic acid– and NPR1-mediated transcriptional reprogramming, stress-induced protein condensation, and plasmodesmata-dependent immune synchronization. I will also highlight how bacterial pathogen effectors rewire host cells to promote disease. Together, these studies reveal fundamental principles of immune regulation in plants and provide a framework for investigating how distinct immune cell states emerge, interact, and are spatially organized during infection.Dr. Raul Zavaliev is a faculty candidate for the Assistant Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All CSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for this talk.
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- 4WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 107
Speaker: Dr. Eyvi Palsson, Virginia Tech
Title: “The Falconer distance problem and its many variants”
Abstract: The Falconer distance problem, a major open problem on the interface of geometric measure theory and harmonic analysis, has seen much progress in the last decade. There are many variants of it, including pinned and non-empty interior ones, as well as multipoint configuration analogues. In this talk I will give a brief introduction and report on some recent results on variants of this classic question.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
- 5ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Sandy Kawano, Associate Director @ Mountain Lake Biological Station
Title: “Turning failure into a path to success in biology, from the lab to the field”
Abstract: Dr. Sandy Kawano is the Associate Director of Mountain Lake Biological Station and Assistant Professor in Biology at the University of Virginia. Sandy earned her A.S. from De Anza College, B.S. from UC Davis, and PhD from Clemson University, and she worked in presitigious postodoctoral fellowships before holding faculty positions at Cal State Long Beach and George Washington University. In her "Fins and Limbs" research lab, Sandy leads a team of students dedicated to studying evolutionary biomechanics and physiology, focusing on vertebrate movement. Dr. Kawano's talk is a comprehensive and inspiring walk through her own career. It also includes exciting opportunities for student education and research internships at Mountain Lake Biological Station, which I highly recommend.The Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Departmental Talks2:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Fenner-Range
Title: "Insights on developmental timing from marine invertebrate embryos"
Abstract: How exactly time and rate are controlled during embryogenesis is still a major unanswered question in animal development. My research seeks to examine this question using sea urchin and hemichordate embryos as model systems. Using multispecies comparisons between temperate and Antarctic animals we can begin to characterize the general molecular mechanism that control the timing of major embryonic events such as axial patterning and germ layer specification. My talk will cover what marine invertebrates, Wnt signaling, and circadian rhythm genes can tell us about the timing of major events in embryogenesis.Dr. Jennifer Fenner-Range is a faculty candidate for the Assistant Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All CSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for this talk.
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- 10TuesdayMolecular and Cellular Biology Departmental Talks1:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009
Speaker: Dr. Katy Ong
Title: Tumor-host interactions driving systemic effects of cancer"
Abstract: In addition to perturbing tissues physically through invasion and metastasis, cancer cells also harm distant host organs through long range signaling. The systemic effects of these signals drive lethal “paraneoplastic” syndromes such as cachexia or blood-clotting dysfunction (coagulopathy). Despite their devastating impact, systemic effects remain the least understood facet of cancer biology. I will discuss my work towards illuminating these effects using a novel Drosophila ovarian carcinoma model that recapitulates multiple human paraneoplasias. I will present mechanistic studies on malignancy-driven coagulopathy and its capacity to amplify pathological, localized inflammation. Additionally, I will discuss a new line of inquiry into tumor-derived extracellular vesicle signaling. Collectively, this body of work demonstrates the power of the humble fruitfly to uncover ancient and conserved systemic responses to transformed tissues.Dr. Katy Ong is a faculty candidate for the Assistant Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All CSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for this talk.
- 11WednesdayYear of the United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science1:00pmat Prillaman Health Sciences, HS 1101
Speaker: Dr. Thomas McElroy, Professor of Biology at Kennesaw State University
Title: “Population Genetics Meets Darwin at the Point of Divergence”Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us as Dr. Thomas McElroy talks about the power of population genetics and the linkages between that and evolutionary theory.
The College of Science and Mathematics, in collaboration with Global Education’s Year of UK initiative, presents Year of United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science, a Spring 2026 lecture series highlighting the United Kingdom’s enduring contributions to modern science. These lectures celebrate the UK's impact on modern science through the seminal discipline of evolution as first described by Charles Darwin, a quintessential figure of the UK whose work in evolution transformed biology and influenced disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental science.
In addition to this talk, the KSU community is invited to join the college and Global Education for a reception in the Prillaman Health Sciences Building, room HS 1001, from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm.
Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pmSpeaker: Caleb Marshall, University of British Columbia
Title: “Projections of Unrectifiable Sets and the Favard Length Problem in R^d”
Abstract: A compact set $E \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ (with $d \geq 2$) of positive length is said to be a (purely $1$)-unrectifiable set if, for all Lipschitz curves $\Gamma \subset \mathbb{R}^d$, the intersection $E \cap \Gamma$ is has zero length (where \textit{length} is given by the $1$-dims. Hausdorff measure). The classical \textit{Besicovitch-Federer theorem} states: a compact set $E \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ of positive and finite length is purely $1$-unrectifiable iff $\lim_{\delta \rightarrow 0} \psi_E (\delta) = 0$, where $\psi_E (\delta)$ measures the average length of the orthogonal projections of the $\delta$-neighbourhood of $E$ onto $1$-dims. linear subspaces. Estimating (from both above and below) the asymptotic behaviour of $\psi_E (\delta)$ as $\delta \rightarrow 0$ is known as the \textit{Favard length problem}.In this talk, we will discuss my recent work on the Favard length problem for self-similar sets, which establishes the first non-trivial asymptotic upper bounds for the Favard length problem in all dimensions $d \geq 3$. We highlight connections of this problem to $L^2$ estimates for oscillatory integrals, as well as new structure theorems for roots of unity on the complex unit circle (established in my recent joint work with G. Kiss, I. {\L}aba and G. Somlai). We conclude with a discussion of open questions and ongoing joint work with P. Bright, K. Taylor, and R. Bongers on variations of the Favard length problem at the American Institute of Mathematics at CalTech.
All are welcome, and students are especially encouraged to join, as the first portion of the talk will be introductory to the subject of orthogonal projections of unrectifiable sets, with a focus on concrete examples and visual aids.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
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passcode i8a8CJ - 12ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Chris Murphy, Ecologist @ AECOM
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Departmental Talks2:30pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009Speaker: Dr. Corey Cunningham
Title: "SLC16A6 is the Molecular Gatekeeper of Pigmentation"
Abstract: Cells maintain their homeostasis by organizing metabolic pathways into distinct organelles, each of which requires precise transport of metabolites across its membranes. This activity is largely carried out by solute carriers (SLCs), a large family of more than 430 human transporters. Importantly, over 20% of these transporters remain uncharacterized and represent an untapped potential source of discovery for new biological processes as well as therapeutic avenues. We recently investigated one such understudied transporter, SLC16A6, whose substrate, localization, and physiological role had remained unclear. Our work reveals that SLC16A6 resides on endosomal and melanosomal membranes and is required for the proper maintenance of both melanosomes—the organelles that produce the pigment melanin—and lysosomes. In melanoma cells, loss of SLC16A6 compromises normal cell growth and disrupts melanin production and lysosomal integrity. Strikingly, SLC16A6 genetic deletion also changes melanoma cell identity, accompanied by reduced levels of the key transcription factors SOX10 and MITF, which regulate both pigment production and melanoma biology. Our latest data indicate that SLC16A6 transports tyrosine, the precursor for melanin, into developing melanosomes. Together, these findings identify SLC16A6 as a metabolite transporter that is central in melanosome biogenesis and highlight the powerful biological insights still hidden within the many uncharacterized SLC proteins.Dr. Corey Cunningham is a faculty candidate for the Assistant Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All CSM faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us for this talk.
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- 16MondayEngage CSM Prize Pick-up and Popcorn Break10:30amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
CSM students — it's time to pick up your prize for participating in Engage CSM activities! Check your KSU email or Suitable app notifications to see if you've won!
Curious about Engage CSM and our prizes? Stop by to learn more, visit our website, or email engagecsm@kennesaw.edu!
- 17TuesdayCocoa and Flannel with the CSM Dean10:00amat Clendenin Building, Atrium
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join CSM Dean Heather Koopman for hot cocoa and cookies on Tuesday, February 17th in the Clendenin Building Atrium! Everyone is encouraged to wear PJ's or flannel and come by to have a cup of cocoa, work a jigsaw puzzle, and chat with the CSM dean. Newton, the emotional support dog, will also be there to offer snuggles and comfort to all who stop by.
- 18WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Elisabeth Werner, Case Western Reserve University
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
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passcode i8a8CJDevelopmental Genetics Seminar Series4:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009Speakers: Dr. Justin Varholick, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Learn about different labs focused on developmental genetics within the College of Science and Mathematics in this exciting new series!
- 19ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Rada Petric, Director of Highlands Field Site @ UNC Institute for the Environment
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 23MondayYear of the United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science1:00pmat Prillaman Health Sciences, HS 1103
Speaker: Dr. Martin Hudson, Professor of Biology at Kennesaw State University
Title: “Evolution and adaptation: why a worm’s brain is not so different from ours”Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us as Dr. Martin Hudson, a UK native who works for KSU, will talk about the value of evolution in his work on genetics health conditions and his use of model organisms in his work.
The College of Science and Mathematics, in collaboration with Global Education’s Year of UK initiative, presents Year of United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science, a Spring 2026 lecture series highlighting the United Kingdom’s enduring contributions to modern science. These lectures celebrate the UK's impact on modern science through the seminal discipline of evolution as first described by Charles Darwin, a quintessential figure of the UK whose work in evolution transformed biology and influenced disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental science.
In addition to this talk, the KSU community is invited to join the college and Global Education for a reception in the Prillaman Health Sciences Building, room HS 1001, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
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- 25WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 107
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Alvarado, Amherst College
Title: “Geometric influences on fractional Sobolev spaces in the metric setting”
Abstract: The study of (fractional) Sobolev spaces in the Euclidean setting has long been central to analysis, particularly in the context of the theory of partial differential equations. In recent years, there have been significant developments in extending the theory of these function spaces beyond $\mathbb{R}^n$, to the setting of metric-measure spaces. When considered in this more general setting, these function spaces exhibit a rich and complex behavior that depends heavily on geometric and measure-theoretic properties of the underlying metric-measure space.In this talk, we will discuss the extension of the classical (fractional) Sobolev spaces to metric measure spaces, investigating how the underlying geometry affects their analytical nature. In particular, we will present new results pertaining to their (compact) embedding properties, illustrating the fundamental role that the metric-measure structure plays in shaping function space behavior.
The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
- 26ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Amanda Hyman, Sustainability Director @ Quantis
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 18WednesdayDevelopmental Genetics Seminar Series4:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009
Speaker: TBA
Learn about different labs focused on developmental genetics within the College of Science and Mathematics in this exciting new series!
- 19ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Brian Watts, Officer of Data and Research @ The Pew Charitable Trusts
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
Year of the United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science1:00pmat Prillaman Health Sciences, HS 1101Speaker: Dr. Samuel Brockington, Professor of Evolution at University of Cambridge
Title: “The Making of Darwin: Heslow, Cambridge, and the Birth of a Naturalist”Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us as Dr. Samuel Brockington, the current director of the Darwin Center at the University of Cambridge, will talk to us about his research, the linkages with evolution, and their history with Darwin.
The College of Science and Mathematics, in collaboration with Global Education’s Year of UK initiative, presents Year of United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science, a Spring 2026 lecture series highlighting the United Kingdom’s enduring contributions to modern science. These lectures celebrate the UK's impact on modern science through the seminal discipline of evolution as first described by Charles Darwin, a quintessential figure of the UK whose work in evolution transformed biology and influenced disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental science.
In addition to this talk, the KSU community is invited to join the college and Global Education for a reception in the Prillaman Health Sciences Building, room HS 1001, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
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- 25WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pmat Mathematics Building, TBA
Speaker: Dr. Brian Choi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
Navigating Your Path Through Residency5:00pmat Prillaman Health Sciences, HS 2204Join special guest Dr. Fatima Aldihri, an internal medicine resident at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, for a guided discussion on residency pathways, preparation strategies, and long-term career development in medicine.
Learn about:
- Understanding the medical school to residency timeline
- Planning early for residency success
- Advice and Lessons from a doctor's journey
- 26ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Robert Hill, Curator of Herpetology @ Zoo Atlanta
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 2ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Emma Browning, Natural Resources Program Manager @ 78th Civil Engineering Group
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 8WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Firdavs Rakhmonov, University of St. Andrews
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
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Passcode: i8a8CJ - 9ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Miranda Gulsby, Georgia State Coordinator @ Quail Forever
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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- 15WednesdayAnalysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar2:30pmat Mathematics Building, D 120
Speaker: Joana Pech-Alberich, Brown University
Title: “Monotonicity of the first Dirichlet eigenvalue of regular polygons”
Abstract: In this talk we will prove a conjecture of Antunes and Freitas (2006): for regular N-sided polygons of fixed area, the first Dirichlet eigenvalue λ₁(N) and the quotients λ₁(N)/λ₁(N+1) are monotonically decreasing in N. Our proof combines two approaches: sharp asymptotic expansions with rigorous error bounds (for N ≥ 64) and computer-assisted proofs using interval arithmetic (for N < 64). This is joint work with Joel Dahne and Javier Gómez-Serrano.The Analysis and Applied Mathematics (AAM) Seminar is intended for Kennesaw State faculty working in the various areas of analysis and applied mathematics to get together to discuss their current work or related questions. Seminars often involve advanced mathematical knowledge. However, the seminars are open to anyone interested in attending.
Developmental Genetics Seminar Series4:00pmat Clendenin Building, CL 1009Speakers: Drs. Brandon Carpenter, Joanna Wardwell-Ozgo, and Martin Hudson, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Learn about different labs focused on developmental genetics within the College of Science and Mathematics in this exciting new series!
- 16ThursdayEcology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series12:30pm
Speaker: Dr. Alex Wright, Landscape Science Coordinator @ US Fish and Wildlife Service
Title: “TBA”
Abstract: TBAThe Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Organismal Biology (EEBOB) seminar series focuses on biological topics at the scale of whole organisms, their ecology, and the evolutionary relationships among them. Guest speakers come from universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, zoos, museums, and other institutions. The EEBOB seminar is an opportunity to learn about career paths and research in the biology discipline, and for students to engage with professionals in a wide variety of biology careers.
This seminar series consists of a pre-recorded seminar, which will be posted to a playlist at the beginning of each week, and a live, virtual Q&A session with the speaker. All are welcome to attend! To be granted access to the live Q&A session, interested attendees should email Dr. Todd Pierson. The live Q&A session will be held each Thursday at 12:30 PM.
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Speaker: Dr. Andrew Chisholm, Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego
Title: “TBA”Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us as Dr. Andrew Chisolm, a UK native who works for KSU, talk about his scientific journey and its evolutionary underpinnings.
The College of Science and Mathematics, in collaboration with Global Education’s Year of UK initiative, presents Year of United Kingdom: UK's Legacy in Science, a Spring 2026 lecture series highlighting the United Kingdom’s enduring contributions to modern science. These lectures celebrate the UK's impact on modern science through the seminal discipline of evolution as first described by Charles Darwin, a quintessential figure of the UK whose work in evolution transformed biology and influenced disciplines ranging from medicine to environmental science.
In addition to this talk, the KSU community is invited to join the college and Global Education for a reception in the Clendenin Building, room CL 1009, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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