News
Tue, 10/29/2024
Aspiring to membership in the National Academies
For many scholars, being selected as a member of one of the three National Academies — Sciences, Engineering or Medicine — is one of the highest professional honors. Why? Because NAS, NAE or NAM membership represents being acknowledged as one of the best and brightest scientific minds.
Wed, 09/25/2024
KU delegation makes connections at AAAS gala in Washington, D.C.
The university supported the Sept. 21 event as an institutional sponsor and invited a delegation of fellows to participate as a way to elevate the institution’s visibility in the organization and form connections that contribute to opportunities for engagement related to research and science policy, career development, and potential collaborations with peers.
Thu, 08/29/2024
Shining a 'Spotlight on Faculty Excellence'
Honorees for the 2024-25 program, to be announced in the weeks ahead, have contributed significantly to society, their disciplines and the local and/or university community. They have also demonstrated a commitment to developing future leaders in their fields through mentoring.
Thu, 08/29/2024
Faculty Recognition & Awards website launches
KU faculty can now find information about external achievement awards on the newly published Office of Faculty Recognition & Awards website. The site offers general advice about why awards matter, ways in which the office can assist with support for nominations, and a table that lists KU faculty who have been acknowledged by various outside organizations.
Wed, 07/31/2024
Numerous KU researchers supported with NSF early-career awards
Since 1995, 50 of KU’s current faculty have won the award, which is designated as “prestigious” by the National Research Council. Along with enabling recipients to fund innovative research, prestigious awards contribute to KU’s strength as an AAU member institution.
Thu, 05/30/2024
Establishing a faculty recognition ecosystem at KU
Creating a faculty recognition ecosystem at KU requires taking actions that reflect our commitment to supporting faculty and honoring their efforts to advance knowledge and achieve discoveries that make a difference in people’s lives.
Wed, 05/29/2024
KU research leaders receive recognition, federal funding to help us better understand and thrive in our world
Five early-career scientists earned $3.5 million to expand their ongoing research.
Tue, 04/30/2024
Award ladders key to strong faculty recognition culture
This fall, I will begin offering personalized sessions to faculty interested in developing a multi-year plan to position themselves to become eligible for various research awards.
Wed, 04/24/2024
KU professor of anthropology receives prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship to work on 2nd book
Jennifer Raff, KU associate professor of anthropology, was recently awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for her work on the history of human populations through sequencing the genomes of contemporary peoples and their ancestors.
Thu, 04/18/2024
Three KU professors of chemistry, economics and engineering named AAAS fellows
Three KU faculty members — Kristin Bowman-James, Donna Ginther and Bala Subramaniam — have been elected as 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community.
Fri, 04/05/2024
KU Engineering professor wins NSF CAREER Award for water resources research
Research conducted by an assistant professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering at the University of Kansas that examines how humans have and will affect natural water systems was awarded a five-year, $609,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Wed, 04/03/2024
KU Engineering professor wins NSF CAREER Award for research into wetlands’ water-quality benefits
Amy Hansen has won a five-year, $577,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for her work to understand the role of vegetation in nitrogen exchange and removal in riparian wetlands.
Thu, 03/28/2024
AAU membership: A 115-year history of recognition for KU
By nominating our faculty who are strong candidates for membership in the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, as well as for other prestigious and highly prestigious awards for research, we strengthen KU’s ranking in the AAU and our overall reputation as one of the nation’s leading research universities.
Fri, 03/08/2024
Department of Physics & Astronomy professor receives NSF CAREER Award for work on zinc-ion batteries
University of Kansas researcher from the Department of Physics & Astronomy has been chosen for a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation for his innovative work with zinc-ion batteries, a sustainable alternative to the more widely used lithium-ion batteries that currently are in everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
Thu, 02/29/2024
Do faculty research awards matter?
Working together across campus, we’ll build a culture of faculty recognition that demonstrates KU is an institution that values and supports innovation and celebrates researchers who make discoveries that change the world.
Wed, 01/31/2024
KU faculty recognized for research excellence at KU Athletics events
University of Kansas sports events have long showcased the talent and tenacity of athletes at the top of their game. A new program launched in fall 2023 extends that tradition beyond the university’s gifted student-athletes to shine a light on exceptional faculty researchers who exhibit talent and tenacity in their academic disciplines.
Wed, 01/31/2024
Recognizing KU researchers
Making discoveries that change the world is at the heart of what we do at the University of Kansas — along with educating leaders and building healthy communities. This three-part mission is the foundation of Jayhawks Rising and informs the objectives and strategies designed to elevate KU to new heights.
Mon, 12/11/2023
Ecology and evolutionary biology professor receives NSF Career Award
LAWRENCE – Kelly Matsunaga, assistant curator of paleobotany and Thomas N. Taylor Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, has received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. ...
Mon, 04/17/2023
Three KU Engineering faculty recognized for early career research achievement
LAWRENCE — Three assistant professors from the University of Kansas School of Engineering have each received prestigious national awards granted to early-career faculty whose research shows promise. ...
Fri, 04/08/2022
KU mathematics researcher receives NSF CAREER award
LAWRENCE — Agnieszka Międlar, associate professor of mathematics at the University of Kansas, has received the National Science Foundation award for the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). ...
Thu, 08/19/2021
KU researcher Kevin Cooke selected as AAAS Science & Technology Fellow
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas postdoctoral researcher Kevin Cooke has been awarded a yearlong Science & Technology Policy Fellowship from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. ...
Wed, 12/09/2020
Three KU professors named as AAAS Fellows
LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas professors have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). ...
Tue, 11/26/2019
Linguistics faculty member named as KU's latest AAAS Fellow
LAWRENCE — Allard Jongman, a professor of linguistics at the University of Kansas, is among the latest group of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows announced today. ...