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Mon, 02/27/2023

Bestselling author to discuss the ‘dark history and troubling present of eugenics’

A scientist, broadcaster and bestselling author who focuses on the complicated, interwoven history of genetics and race will give a public seminar at the University of Kansas in early March. ...

Fri, 02/10/2023

KU, K-State faculty receive Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

faculty members at two Kansas universities were named recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...

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. 
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

'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

#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. 
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. ...

Fri, 01/20/2023

Experts in ecosystem resilience, ground-penetrating radar and social systems receive KU research achievement awards

University of Kansas researchers increasing understanding of child welfare, geology and ecology have received this year’s Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff & Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...

Tue, 01/17/2023

KU names new executive director of Center for Technology Commercialization

Cliff Michaels will become the new executive director of the KU Center for Technology Commercialization, which assists University of Kansas researchers across all campuses in commercializing their discoveries. He will begin his position Jan. 17. ...

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

Museum staff member turns research into experiential learning

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

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, 08/16/2022

English scholar serving as interim leader of Hall Center for Humanities following director’s retirement

Richard Godbeer, director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, has retired from the University of Kansas. He led the intellectual hub for humanities scholars and its robust public outreach program for three years. ...

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

‘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.
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...

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

‘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. 
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

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.
Tue, 05/24/2022

#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.