Birla Carbon Scholars 2026 Research Symposium

You're invited to join the College of Science and Mathematics as we celebrate the 13th annual Birla Carbon Scholars Program with the 2026 Research Symposium in the Science Laboratory Building - Atrium (Kennesaw Campus) on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to view undergraduate research within the College of Science and Mathematics by our Birla Carbon Scholars and Birla Carbon International Scholars.

 

RSVP for the event.

 

Meet this year's scholars:

Sienna Bennett, Biochemistry major (PI: Dr. Justin Varholick)
Levi Brigham, Biochemistry major (PI: Dr. Soon Goo Lee)
Dakota Carey, Physics major (PI: Dr. Kiran Prasai)
Lawrence Harmon, Physics major (PI: Dr. Mahmoud Asmar)
Kai Ives, Physics major (PI: Dr. Andreas Papaefstathiou)
Aldair Palma, Physics major (PI: Dr. Chetan Dhital)
Austin Salehi, Biology major (PI: Dr. Michael Stollenz)
Skylor Seetaram, Biochemistry major (PI: Dr. Carl Saint-Louis)
Eva Simpson, Biochemistry major (PI: Dr. Eric Albrecht)
Madeline Smith, Biology major (PI: Dr. Whitney Preisser)
Pedro Sousa Costa Santos, Biology major (PI: Dr. Anton Bryantsev)
Kylie Speer, Biology major (PI: Dr. Dongyu Jia)

 

This symposium is made possible through the generous support of Birla Carbon, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of carbon black. Thanks to Birla’s support, KSU students majoring in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, or physics have had the opportunity to participate in hands-on, mentor-guided research, a crucial experience as they pursue careers or further their education.

 

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