Experiences in Bioengineering Research

What is the KSUBRITE Program?
Bioengineering Research and Interdisciplinary Training – ESTEEMED (BRITE)
Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED)
KSUBRITE Bioengineering Research & Interdisciplinary Training - ESTEEMED Apply Today!

“The National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education program  supports educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.”

Purpose for Funding BRITE

Overview of BRITE

  • You do not have to switch your degree or major!

    • The KSUBRITE program is designed to minimize the impact on a trainee’s undergraduate studies

    • During the freshman and sophomore years a trainee’s commitment there an average of 3-4 BRITE activities per month, plus part-time work in research labs

    • Capstone project (junior, senior years)  

    • Part-time work (compensated) to participate in BRITE program organized academic activities (e.g., research skills workshops etc.) - for the freshman and sophomore years  

    • Summer research experience (compensated) between sophomore and junior years

    • Community rotations in clinics, hospitals and biomedical companies.

    • Capstone research project as part of team (Junior, Senior)

    • Optional four-week summer research experience after your freshman year

    • Tuition - Freshman and Sophomore years (NIH)

    • Part-time work – Compensation for participating in program research activities (160 hours per semester @ $10/hours)

    • Summer Bridge program (i.e., bootcamp) - per diem stipend

    • Summer Research Experience (8 weeks / 40 hours per week @ $10/hour)

    • Conference travel stipend– ($500) To present research at a conference (sophomore year)

    • JHC Eligible Resources

    • Honors housing, Honors courses, Honors scholarships

    • Scholarship Opportunities

    • HOPE

    • Mark and Cathy Adams Endowed Scholarship

    • Dasher-Spruell Scholarship

    • Research Assistantships

KSUBRITE Application

  1. Full name
  2. Phone number
  3. Email address
  4. Mailing address
  5. Intended STEM Major
  6. Include a 5 minute video/vlog discussing your interest in your education interests and your career ambitions, specifically linked to the following topics.
    • Prosthetics
    • Orthotics
    • Rehabilitation
    • Exoskeletal robotics
    • Bioengineering/biomedical engineering
    • Educational and career aspirations
  7. How will you contribute to the diversity of KSU BRITE program.
  8. Write and essay (<500 words)

KSUBRITE Leadership/Faculty

Name
Position

  • Geza Kogler

    Associate Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

    gkogler1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6064
    KC 229

    Program Director, BRITEAssociate Professor Prosthetics and OrthoticsWellstar College of Health and Human Services

  • Turaj Ashuri

    Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

    tashuri@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5136
    Q 334A

    Co-Investigator, BRITEProfessor Assistant Dean of Research Initiatives and Graduate ProgramsSouthern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

  • Bill Diong

    Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering

    bdiong@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5574
    Q 333

    Co-Investigator, BRITEProfessor Emiritas Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology