KENNESAW, Ga., July 21 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:

Bonvissuto is working on a project involving quantum materials that have magnetic properties and medical applications such as X-rays and MRIs. These materials also play a role in efficient cooling and thermoelectric power.

The winner of the 2025 Birla Carbon Scholars Symposium, Bonvissuto recently took a break from his work at the Florida State-based lab to talk about a day at the "MagLab," how KSU prepared him for this experience, and what he hopes to achieve in the future.

Q: What are you working on this summer?

A: My research at Kennesaw State University and at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory focuses on rare-earth intermetallic compound...