Kennesaw State University - College of Science and Mathematics
Higher EducationGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) is a unit of Kennesaw State University located in Kennesaw, Georgia, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. It concentrates on physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematical processes, and places substantial emphasis on research as a core component of the student experience. Undergraduates and graduates work with faculty on current research in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced instrumentation. Research in the college is supported by major federal funders such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Defense, aligning with efforts to prepare students for graduate study and a broad range of science- and math-related careers. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs and interdisciplinary courses designed to position students for markets including biofuel and bioenergy, medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals, climate study, analytics, laboratory management, and regulatory affairs. Faculty pursue work in developmental biology, microbiology, neuroscience, theoretical particle physics, and mathematical biology, and a recent development includes expanding the LINK partnership with Oglethorpe University to broaden opportunities for students to earn an engineering degree from both institutions.