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'I am striving to prevent natural hazards from becoming disasters’
Elaina Sutley, associate professor of civil engineering, combines engineering and social sciences to combat natural disasters.
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‘I am striving to develop more environmentally friendly refrigerants for a sustainable future’
The "I Am Striving" series continues with a Q&A with Mark Shiflett, Foundation Distinguished Professor, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering and Institute for Sustainable Engineering
KU's Research Rising awards will address critical challenges facing humanity
Creating more secure and resilient communities, harnessing the power of big data to discover disease-fighting drugs, unlocking the secrets of genomes for the benefit of life on our planet, and transforming understanding of and support for intellectual and developmental disabilities. These are among…
‘Invaluable’ research administrator shares gift of experience with KU colleagues
Anita Abel, associate director of sponsored accounts & revenue management, is June's Unsung Hero of KU Research.
Engineering professor to join KU Research leadership team
A University of Kansas School of Engineering faculty member with a track record of helping colleagues build successful research programs is joining the Office of Research as associate vice chancellor. Candan Tamerler, Charles E. & Mary Jane Spahr Professor in the Department of Mechanical…
KU names new director to lead Kansas Geological Survey
Jay Kalbas, a leader in the energy industry, has been named director of the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas. He will start his new role July 25.
‘Big shoes to fill:’ History of Black Writing founding director leaves lasting legacy
The History of Black Writing is helping fill gaps in American literature and challenging how literature is taught, including which authors are included — or not included — in literary discussions. Its current and former leaders reflect on the project’s legacy and envision its future.
‘I am striving to breathe dynamic life into stories of the Black Midwest’
Q&A with Darren Canady, professor of English, as part of the "I Am Striving" series
Research project manager goes ‘above and beyond’ for colleagues
Christie Holland, research project manager at the Institute for Policy & Social Research, is May's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.
#KUFieldWorks: Understanding intermittent streams and protecting water resources ‘we depend on’ in the U.S.
A team of University of Kansas researchers is studying the role of intermittent streams to better understand how hydrology, biogeochemistry and microbial ecology in small headwater streams interact to influence downstream water availability and water quality.
KU to lead $24M statewide investment to advance research on resilient and socially equitable infrastructure
An initiative leveraging $20 million from the National Science Foundation and $4 million from the state of Kansas will address the social equity disparity faced after weather disasters by developing tools that help communities with limited resources prepare for and bounce back from disasters.…