KSU And Robins Air Force Base Partner To Support Student Success

Press release from Kennesaw State University:

Dec 7, 2020

KSU and Robins Air Force Base partner to support student success

KENNESAW, Ga.
(Dec 7, 2020) — Kennesaw State University and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) have signed an Educational
Partnership Agreement allowing students to gain hands-on experience and internship
opportunities at RAFB while earning credit toward their degrees.

One of the primary aims of the agreement is to increase the number of females, minorities
and other groups who are involved in the field of engineering and science in disproportionally
low numbers. However, opportunities will be open to all students pursuing those fields.
The partnership between KSU’s College of Computing and Software Engineering, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and RAFB expands opportunities for these students in the areas of research and engineering.

“KSU prioritizes generating new opportunities for our students to grow and make meaningful
contributions to their community and country,” said Kathy Schwaig, provost and vice
president for academic affairs. “Through this agreement, we are ensuring our Owls in STEM fields have the opportunity
to apply their knowledge on something tangible and use that experience to guide them
throughout their careers.”

One of the goals of the agreement is to promote the education of future scientists
and engineers, professionals whose expertise is becoming increasingly valuable in
Georgia.

Students and faculty will gain hands-on experience from professionals at RAFB through
research projects in areas related to information technology, computer science, avionics,
cybersecurity, energy efficiency and conservation, among others. Students will have
access to unique equipment offered by RAFB’s facilities to help solve real-world problems
of the Department of Defense. Defense laboratory equipment from RAFB may also be loaned
to KSU to promote the development of courses and research at the University.

KSU students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts at RAFB and
provide new perspectives on research and other areas of interest.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

This press release was produced by Kennesaw State University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.