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Thu, 03/30/2023

KU research employs more than 4,100 on campus, buys $53.9M in goods and services from Kansas companies

Sponsored research at the University of Kansas supported the salaries of 4,182 people in 2022 and accounted for $53.9 million in spending with Kansas companies on research-related goods and services, according to a new report. About 33% of research-funded employees were students, and about 20% were faculty. ...

Thu, 03/30/2023

#KUFieldWorks: Looking for archaeological evidence of the first people in North America

Rolfe Mandel led a group of students and faculty on excavations in Texas and Canada.

Thu, 03/30/2023

Graduate assistant’s work ethic and personal connections enrich education equity research

Meet the March 2023 Unsung Hero of KU Research, Rayven Smart, whose work ethic and personal connections enrich education equity research at KU.

Thu, 03/30/2023

13 projects boosted by KU Research GO

Thirteen projects have been selected for funding through KU’s 2023 Research Grant Opportunity program. Recipients represent STEM, social science and humanities fields in departments and research centers across the university.

Tue, 02/28/2023

I am striving to make the world better with new proteins

Joanna Slusky, associate professor of molecular biosciences, is striving to make the world better with new proteins.

Tue, 02/28/2023

Staff member’s quick turnaround keeps internal awards running smoothly

Gabe Nehrbass makes sure internal research awards are administered efficiently.

Tue, 01/31/2023

Three KU professors in ecology & evolutionary biology named AAAS fellows

Three University of Kansas professors have been elected as 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community. ...

Tue, 01/31/2023

#KUFieldWorks: Measuring glaciers to predict sea level rise

A team of University of Kansas researchers is using radar-equipped drones to monitor changes in glaciers. This work is essential to understanding how quickly sea levels rise and make forecasts about the impact of that change.

Tue, 01/31/2023

'I am striving to keep water clean, sustainable and accessible in the future'

Erin Seybold, assistant scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey, is keeping water resources clean, sustainable, and accessible for future generations.

Tue, 01/31/2023

FBI & KU Cybersecurity Conference convenes government, industry and education partners to confront growing threats

“Cybersecurity is arguably one of the most consequential issues of our time,” said keynote speaker Robert Brown, executive assistant director of the FBI’s science and technology branch. “But we have the greatest minds in America, and there’s really no problem we can’t solve.”

Tue, 01/31/2023

New KU faculty receive research development funding

The New Faculty Research Development Awards are designed to help new faculty accelerate their scholarship and start building a sustainable research program soon after their arrival on campus.

Mon, 01/30/2023

Experienced facilities manager keeps research going despite supply chain problems

Scott Jeffress keeps research facilities running thanks to years of experience and tenacity in spite of supply chain issues.

Thu, 01/26/2023

KU scholars strive to advance racial equity through newly funded projects

Promoting health equity through culturally competent pharmacy care, dismantling anti-Black linguistic racism, documenting the unique contributions of diverse composers and celebrating living Indigenous cultures while repairing relationships with Native communities are among the goals of four projects selected for the 2022 KU Racial Equity Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Awards. ...

Thu, 12/01/2022

IT leader keeps KU research technology at the forefront

Suzie Johannes ensures KU remains at the forefront of research by supporting its technology needs.

Tue, 11/29/2022

'I am striving to connect students, university and industry to advance design'

Greg Thomas, director of the Center for Design Research and professor of visual communication design, is unlocking the potential of design by connecting industry and academia,

Wed, 11/09/2022

Plan ahead for KU Research 2022 winter break hours

In concert with the entire Lawrence and Edwards campuses, the KU Office of Research will be closed over the winter break as outlined below. In order to be proactive in meeting the research community’s needs, we have established deadlines that will help ensure we are providing necessary services while allowing staff to use the winter break leave they have earned.

Tue, 11/01/2022

Program helps Native students bridge from Haskell to KU to careers in science

Kynser Wahwahsuck is a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas. For as long as she can remember, she has known that the tribe struggles to provide drinking water on the reservation — situated on 150,000 acres of tribal land about 60 miles north of Topeka — because of its...

Mon, 10/31/2022

#KUFieldWorks: Studying microbes to understand the possibility of life on other planets

of University of Kansas researchers is studying microscopic organisms in extreme environments to see if life is possible beyond Earth. The team’s primary research question is whether microbial communities adapted to extreme environments are more resilient to space-like stresses and whether resilience to one of these stresses — such as...

Mon, 10/31/2022

Museum staff member turns research into experiential learning

Teresa MacDonald helps educate the public about natural history with hands-on learning.

Fri, 09/30/2022

‘I am striving to promote equity and justice for queer and trans youth'

Meg Paceley, associate professor of social welfare, is helping create a future where queer and trans youth can grow up happy and healthy and have the same opportunities as other children.

Thu, 09/29/2022

'Invaluable' founder of research development office advances humanities at KU

Kathy Porsch is the backbone of countless humanities awards earned by KU researchers.

Wed, 08/31/2022

Grant coordinator’s support makes humanities institute a success

Elise Stella makes things less complicated for the co-directors of the Public Digital Humanities Institute.

Wed, 08/31/2022

#KUFieldWorks: Predicting future algae blooms to preserve safe drinking water

Ted Harris and a team of faculty, student and staff are examining long-term water quality changes in large Kansas lakes, especially changes related to blue-green algae, which can cause harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Tue, 07/12/2022

‘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

Thu, 06/30/2022

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 the noble goals of the four projects...

Thu, 06/30/2022

‘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.

Wed, 06/29/2022

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. ...

Mon, 06/27/2022

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. ...

Tue, 05/31/2022

‘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

Tue, 05/31/2022

‘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.

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