Membership

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

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

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Autumn Eckman

Title: Assistant Professor of Dance

Affiliation: College of the Arts

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Prachi Gala

Title: Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales

Affiliation: Coles College of Business

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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

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Kevin Markley

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

Affiliation: College of Computing and Software Engineering

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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

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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