Marietta, USA, and Mumbai, India – January 27, 2026 – Birla Carbon, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality carbon materials, and Kennesaw State University (KSU) have launched the Birla Carbon India Study Abroad Program in January 2026. The program enables undergraduate students from Kennesaw State University – College of Science and Mathematics to engage in hands-on, collaborative research projects at the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Goa, India.

Sharing his thoughts about the program, Terence Norman, HR Head, Americas, Birla Carbon, said, “Birla Carbon is now in its 15^th year of partnership with Kennesaw State University overall, and over the years, we have seen phenomenal growth and development opportunities for the students here in the College of Science and Mathematics. Our ongoing commitment is driven by a genuine belief in making a positive impact not only for the students who participate in this program but also for the impact their solutions can have across major industries and society at large.” He further added, “Fifteen years mark not just a partnership, but a shared journey of growth and discovery. Birla Carbon’s Purpose is to ‘Share the Strength’, and Kennesaw State gives us an opportunity to do that first-hand.”

In its first year, the program will offer up to 12 KSU students the opportunity to participate in collaborative research projects at BITS. Students will begin their research at KSU during the spring semester and continue their work in India during the summer, collaborating closely with BITS faculty and students.

Kadian Callahan, Associate Dean for Student Success and Community Engagement, KSU – College of Science and Mathematics, said: “We’re excited to partner with Birla Carbon to bring this opportunity to our students. The college’s focus is on providing quality undergraduate research experience to students, and this program allows students to take their work beyond campus and into an international research setting.” She added, “Students can begin their research at Kennesaw State and continue it at BITS in India, working closely with faculty and peers at both institutions. That continuity strengthens their projects and creates opportunities for shared publications with KSU and BITS faculty and students.”

Supported by a US$184,000 gift from Birla Carbon, the program represents the latest milestone in a longstanding partnership between the carbon materials company and Kennesaw State University. Since 2014, Birla Carbon’s support has enabled 117 Birla Carbon Scholars at KSU to participate in a wide range of undergraduate research initiatives.

About Birla Carbon

Birla Carbon is one of the leading global manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions. As one of the flagship businesses of the leading Indian multinational conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group, Birla Carbon provides innovative, sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tires. The company offers high-quality, sustainable solutions through Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material and Sustainable Carbon Black. Birla Carbon is also a global leader in Multi-Walled Carbon NanoTubes with the Nanocyl range of CNTs.

Birla Carbon operates in 14 countries, with 19 manufacturing facilities and three state-of-the-art technology centers in Marietta, Georgia (USA), Taloja (India), and Sambreville (Belgium), showcasing forefront innovation in the industry. Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy – Share the Future focuses on the ESG pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance, with innovation as the driver to achieve its sustainability goals.

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