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KU to lead $24M statewide investment to advance research on resilient and socially equitable infrastructure
Kansas currently ranks ninth in federal disaster declarations per capita. Amid changing climate patterns and frequent extreme weather events, historically underserved communities often receive less aid and recover slower from weather disasters. ...
Executive assistant helps colleagues navigate complexity
‘I am striving to make science exciting, accessible and inclusive for all’
15 projects boosted by KU Research GO
‘I am striving to inspire the next generation of women to uncover the mysteries of the universe’
Associate director creates avenues of success for researchers
KU increases rank among top US research institutions in National Science Foundation survey
The University of Kansas rose five positions in national rankings for research and development expenditures among U.S. institutions in fiscal year 2020, according to a new report. ...
KU lab leads research on little-studied coronavirus structure, developing antiviral treatment
Back in early 2020, University of Kansas virologist Anthony Fehr was part of a relatively small community of researchers in the world studying coronaviruses. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and his niche research area exploded on a global scale. Fehr appeared on television shows and in newspaper articles as a...
Project manager serves as constant resource for research staff
Geoscience researchers call for updated metaphor to help make field more inclusive and equitable
As a Black woman in geosciences, especially a full professor who holds an endowed chair position, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe has jokingly called herself a unicorn. ...
10 finalists advance in Research Rising
Ten projects have been selected to advance to the second phase of the review process for Research Rising, one of KU’s most significant investments in its research enterprise to date. The proposed projects address major questions pertinent to critical challenges facing humanity, demonstrate a high probability of building teams capable...
KU professors in biology, engineering and pharmacy named AAAS fellows
Three University of Kansas professors have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a distinct honor within the scientific community. ...
KU research employs nearly 4,000 on campus, buys $50.7M in goods and services from Kansas companies
Sponsored research at the University of Kansas supported the salaries of 3,974 people in 2021 and accounted for $50.7 million in spending with Kansas companies on research-related goods and services, according to a new report. About 32% of research-funded employees were students (graduate or undergraduate), and about 20% were faculty. ...
KU, KU Medical Center faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
Four University of Kansas faculty members on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses are this year’s recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...
Experts advancing research on crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design receive KU achievement awards
University of Kansas researchers increasing understanding of crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design have received this year’s Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff & Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...
Biotech company with KU roots wins national competition, secures funding to help move research 'from bench to bedside'
The human body contains trillions of cells at any given moment, each doing highly specialized work to help us function — but they don’t operate in isolation. Imagine a sophisticated FedEx or UPS delivery network empowering communication between our cells. The nano-sized delivery vehicles in this scenario are called exosomes,...
KU faculty, community partners to advance racial equity through newly funded projects
Addressing disparities in the child welfare system, prioritizing racial equity in flood management and reclaiming the stories of displaced Black and Latinx communities are among the goals of 10 projects selected for the inaugural round of KU Racial Equity Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity Awards. ...
IRB ensures safe continuation of research during pandemic
KU engineering professor becomes first woman to win international meshing award
Meshing wasn’t always at the center of University of Kansas engineering professor Suzanne Shontz’s research. She wasn’t even familiar with the concept when she enrolled in graduate school at Cornell University. ...
KU researcher part of teams developing treatments for COVID-19, other infectious diseases
A University of Kansas researcher is at the center of two projects aimed at developing treatments for infectious diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. ...
Plan ahead for KU Research winter break hours
#KUFieldWorks: Studying intermittent streams in the Konza Prairie
Program manager pivotal to success of KU research centers
#KUFieldWorks: Flight testing aerial systems and geo-tagging icebergs in Greenland
NSF EPSCoR grant will advance manufacturing of renewable and recyclable plastics
Plastics are an indispensable part of today’s society. These nimble polymers help keep foods fresh, cars safe, arteries clog-free and have countless other uses. But the benefits come at a cost. Each year millions of tons of discarded plastic pollute ecosystems, harm animals and exacerbate climate change. ...
#KUFieldWorks: Studying ancient fossils in Wyoming to understand the current climate crisis
of faculty and student biologists from the University of Kansas is researching 58-million-year-old fossils to understand global warming’s effect on mammals. ...