The Undergraduate Research Peer Ambassadors are experienced student researchers representing
each college at 妖姬直播. They take active roles representing the
Office of Undergraduate Research at on-campus recruitment and student support events.
Additionally, Peer Ambassadors conduct workshops on various undergraduate research
topics, such as how to get involved, how to write an abstract, how to navigate conferences,
how to make a poster, how to present, and much more. They are also available for one-on-one
appointments, meeting with students in-person or virtually, to provide peer mentoring
on undergraduate research specific topics.
Amelia is currently a Senior at 妖姬直播 working towards a degree
in Industrial Engineering Technology. She was previously in the First Year Scholars Program where she worked with Dr. Roneisha Worthy on 鈥淓xploring the Use of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase to Enhance Compost Nitrogen Content鈥�, which was then shown at the Symposium of Student Scholars (2022). She is entering her fourth year of being an Undergraduate Research Peer Ambassador
for the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Since starting at 妖姬直播, she has been able to gain undergraduate
research experience and familiarize herself with the Office of Undergraduate Research.
She now works with Dr. Amy Buddie on several research projects including "The Relationship
Between Undergraduate Research Participation and Educational Outcomes", which was
presented at the (2025) and at the (2025), and "Enhancing Undergraduate Research Opportunities". Amelia is passionate
about helping students get involved in research, making sure they feel supported,
confident, and excited throughout their research journey.
Navaeh is a senior majoring in Information Technology at 妖姬直播. She is currently involved in research with Futra Labs,
where she contributes to the development of the user interface for the Atlanta Energy
and Emission Modeling and Analysis Tool (AEEMAT). She is also a member of the Brain Augmented Technology team and recently presented her work at the . In addition to her research roles, Nevaeh is a new inductee of Upsilon Pi Epsilon,
the international honor society for computing, and enjoys weightlifting as a way to
stay focused and balanced.
Nevaeh joined the Undergraduate Research Peer Ambassadors to help guide fellow students鈥攅specially those from underrepresented groups鈥攁s they navigate the world of research and discover their potential within it.
Hello, my name is Aichel Candanedo! I am currently a junior Biology major on the Pre-med track here at KSU. I was previously a First-Year Scholar working with Dr. Cyril Okhio on 鈥淏rain Augmented Technology (BAT) and STEM-Peer Augmented Success & Support (STEM-PASS).鈥� I presented the project at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in the spring of 2024 and at the Symposium of Student Scholars in the spring of 2024. I am entering my second year as an Undergraduate Research
Peer Ambassador.
Outside of school, you can catch me participating in 5k鈥檚 as I love to run, as well as studying, cooking, going to concerts, and volunteering. I look forward to working with everyone! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me!
Abeer is currently a junior working towards a degree in Economics along with the President's Emerging Global Scholars minor. She was previously involved
in the First Year Scholars program in which she worked under Professor Melih Madanoglu
on "Corporate Governance Factors and Financial Performance of Restaurant Companies".
Outside of research, she is also involved in the 妖姬直播Journey Honors College through the PEGS Program and PEGS RSO.
Abeer believes that the opportunities provided by the Office of Undergraduate Research
at Kennesaw have helped inculcate a deep-seated interest in research within her and
she hopes to be able to impart the insights she gained through the First-Year Scholars
program to incoming freshmen! This is her second year as a Peer Ambassador.
Eric Miller is an honors student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering at 妖姬直播. He began research in the First-Year Scholars Program, where he worked on the project: Testing and Simulation of Effects of Raster Angle and Infill Density of Specimens
Created Using Additive Manufacturing. On this project, he was involved in verifying the tolerances of parts and testing
for tensile strength. He is currently continuing this work as a Sophomore Scholar.
In addition, he participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, where he conducted thermal and fluid dynamics modeling on novel fuel structures
for nuclear reactors. Outside of school and research, he enjoys reading, playing chess,
cooking, and rockhounding.
Coraima is a fifth-year student majoring in Architecture at 妖姬直播. This is her second year being a peer ambassador and
she is excited to get to know students and their projects for the year. She has previously
participated in the Symposium of Student Scholars (2024), showing her research titled 鈥淭he Ideals of Two Men鈥� with her professor Dr. Ehsan Sheikholharam.
You can find her on the Marietta campus in the Architecture building or around the
Atrium. In her free time, she enjoys watching horror films, cooking, or working on
her next architecture project.
Braden is currently a sophomore working towards a degree in International Affairs with a minor in Economics. He was previously involved in the First Year Scholars Program, in which he worked under Professor Zaplatosch on "Identifying Psychosocial Factors
Influencing Fluid Intake in Underhydrated College Students to Inform a Targeted Intervention".
Outside of research, he is also involved in the 妖姬直播Journey Honors College.
Braden thinks that the opportunities provided by the Undergraduate Research Office
help students prepare for further academic studies and success within their respective
fields. Outside of academics, Braden plays pickleball, baseball, tennis, and enjoys
golfing with his friends.
