Innovative Creativity

The Innovative Creativity Research Community facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration in the following fields: innovations in creative media and performing arts, modeling and simulation, interactive media, game design, AI in creativity, architectural solutions, and more.

By fostering supportive communities for researchers across disciplines, promoting knowledge exchange, and enabling access to internal and external funding, we aim to catalyze impactful innovations, quality publications, and cutting-edge perspectives in creation and storytelling.

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Utilize vibrant collaborative spaces at KSU for training, recruiting, and research lab work. Find resources to connect with collaborators, receive training, and access vital spaces for engagement. Stay informed about funding opportunities and conferences to support and showcase your upcoming research projects!

  • Joining the Innovative Creativity Research Community at Kennesaw State University offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow researchers possessing complementary expertise and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration essential for tackling complex challenges in creative media and performing arts.  ​As a member, you'll have access to a diverse network of internal and external partners, facilitating team-building efforts and enhancing the scope and impact of your research projects.  

    Additionally, the cluster provides a supportive environment for peer-to-peer mentoring, enabling knowledge exchange and professional development. ​By being part of the cluster, you'll stay informed about internal and external funding opportunities, receive guidance and support for grant writing, and benefit from thorough proposal reviews, increasing the likelihood of securing resources to advance your research goals.

    Join us to amplify your research efforts, forge meaningful collaborations, and make a tangible difference in promoting creation and innovation in research. 

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    What we expect from members

    Microgoals ​

    • Engage in regular meetings ​
    • Form or join working group(s)​
    • Set annual goals of the group and track progress​
    • Submit IRB​
    • Publications​
    • Internal Grant submission/funding​

    Macrogoals​

    • External grant submission/funding​
    • Intellectual Property Development​
    • Community programs

    Current Members

    Craig Anz Headshot

    Craig Anz

    Title: Professor of Architecture

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management

    Mostafa Arastounia Headshot

    Mostafa Arastounia

    Title: Assistant Professor of Geospatial Sciences

    Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Parandoosh Boger-Sadeghinia Headshot

    Parandoosh Boger-Sadeghinia

    Title: Research Associate, Interactive Research Methods Lab

    Affiliation: Bagwell College of Education

    Autumn Eckman Headshot

    Autumn Eckman

    Title: Assistant Professor of Dance

    Affiliation: College of the Arts

    Prachi Gala Headshot

    Prachi Gala

    Title: Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales

    Affiliation: Coles College of Business

    Maureen Garringer Headshot

    Maureen Garringer

    Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

    Affiliation: Wellstar College of Health and Human Services

    Mine Hashas-Degertekin Headshot

    Mine Hashas-Degertekin

    Title: Associate Professor of Architecture

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management

    Amy Hillen Headshot

    Amy Hillen

    Title: Associate Professor of Mathematics Education

    Affiliation: Bagwell College of Education

    Lantz Holtzhower Headshot

    Lantz Holtzhower

    Title: Facilities Management Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer of Construction Management

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management

    Kyungeun Lim Headshot

    Kyungeun Lim

    Title: Assistant Professor of Art Education

    Affiliation: College of the Arts

    Kevin Markley Headshot

    Kevin Markley

    Title: Virtual Reality Software Developer & Part-Time Instructor of Software Engineering and Game Development

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Robert McKallip Headshot

    Robert McKallip

    Title: Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Faculty Affairs and Professor of Molecular Biology

    Affiliation: College of Science and Mathematics

    McCree O’Kelley Headshot

    McCree O’Kelley

    Title: Associate Professor of Dance

    Affiliation: College of the Arts

    Tom Okie Headshot

    Tom Okie

    Title: Coordinator of the Undergraduate History Education Program and Professor of History Education and History

    Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Robin Z. Puttock Headshot

    Robin Z. Puttock

    Title: Assistant Professor of Architecture

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management

    Robin Smith Mathis Headshot

    Robin Smith Mathis

    Title: Assistant Director for Strategic Communication and Assistant Professor of Communication

    Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Jacqueline Springfield Headshot

    Jacqueline Springfield

    Title: Assistant Professor of Acting

    Affiliation: College of the Arts

    Dominic Thomas Headshot

    Dominic Thomas

    Title: Associate Professor of Information Systems

    Affiliation: Coles College of Business

    Michael Van Dyke Headshot

    Michael Van Dyke

    Title: Professor of Biochemistry

    Affiliation: College of Science and Mathematics

    Pegah Zamani Headshot

    Pegah Zamani

    Title: Director of Research Center for Sustainable Communities and Professor of Architecture

    Affiliation: College of Architecture and Construction Management

    Lei Zhang Headshot

    Lei Zhang

    Title: Assistant Professor of Game Development

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

    Xinyue Zhang Headshot

    Xinyue Zhang

    Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science

    Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

  • We will actively post relevant funding opportunities for our community. Additionally, please visit KSU's InfoReady page for extramural funding opportunities. 

    NEH, Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities, Deadline: September 12, 2024 

Innovative Creativity Speaker Series: Interactive Media