Research Centers

The various tools and resources available in our centers with the in-depth research needs that come from attentive and detailed researchers. Join us in shaping a brighter future through collaborative research, education, and community engagement!

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Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research

The AMES Research Center at Kennesaw State University leads the development of solutions to complex occupational and behavioral health concerns that negatively impact military and emergency services personnel, their families, and the communities in which they live. AMES uses cutting-edge, multidisciplinary scientific expertise to design and execute tailorable, scalable, and culturally aligned research. The AMES Research Center strives to be the nexus for translational military and emergency services health and wellness research implementation in the state of Georgia.

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Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR)

The Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) at Kennesaw State University addresses the critical need for integrating cyber-physical systems with extended reality technologies. These advancements hold transformative potential for healthcare, education, and national defense, while fostering the United States' leadership in technological innovation.

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MOVE Center

The MOVE Center at Kennesaw State University is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and innovation in rehabilitation and assistive technologies by bringing together faculty expertise across engineering, health sciences, computing, and related fields.

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Center for Interactive Media

The Center for Interactive Media at Kennesaw State University is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research, creation, and scholarship in interactive and immersive media, including video games, XR, AI-driven narratives, simulations, transmedia storytelling, and beyond.

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Additional Resources

KSU Field Station

The KSU Field Station, managed by the Office of Research, is a 25-acre property located two miles from the Kennesaw Campus. The KSU Field Station offers an outdoor space for interdisciplinary research opportunities and a living learning laboratory for researchers, educators, and students. The goal is to support safe and sustainable communities through research, education, and civic engagement, while also addressing the instructional and research needs of Kennesaw State University.

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Prototype Living of Tomorrow (PLOT)

Located at the KSU Field Station, Prototype Living of Tomorrow (PLOT) is an initiative pioneering the future of artificial super intelligence research and education through real-world testing environments, focused on enhancing wellness and aging in place, sustainable design and energy systems, and urban agriculture.

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