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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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Adapting humanities research in the COVID-19 era
The pandemic poses many challenges for all research communities, each with its own distinctive approach to the creation of knowledge, and humanities scholars are no exception. Yet we are adapting and will emerge from this crisis with a renewed sense of commitment to our mission.
'Incredibly reliable' grant coordinator instrumental to success of countless KU researchers
Ashly LoBurgio Basgall, grant coordinator at KU’s Life Span Institute, is May's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.
KU researchers harnessing power of stories to help Kansans navigate pandemic
University of Kansas researchers are helping Kansans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic by tapping into a simple but powerful tool: stories.
Getting by with a little help from our friends
The KU research administration community is March's "Unsung Hero."
Economics professor to lead KU’s Institute for Policy & Social Research
An economist with deep experience in social science and policy-relevant research has been named director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas.
Longtime biodiversity institute, museum director retiring from KU
After 25 years leading the Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas, Leonard “Kris” Krishtalka is retiring as director at the end of this year.
Engineering professor to lead KU’s Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets
An electrical engineer with extensive experience in airborne polar science has been named director of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas.
Tackling research administration with a 'bring it on' attitude
Jennifer Myers, associate director of finance and planning of KU’s Life Span Institute, is January's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.
KU researchers launch center focused on advancing vaccines for the developing world
A KU team led by School of Pharmacy Distinguished Professor David Volkin is working to develop the next generation of these life-saving medicines aimed at protecting 100% of the world’s children.
Experts in child development, research design, molecular biology honored with KU research achievement awards
Three University of Kansas researchers have been named recipients of the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff and Postdoctoral Achievement Awards.