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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. ...

Thu, 03/30/2023

KU lab helps researchers worldwide fight infectious diseases

Thu, 03/30/2023

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

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.
Mon, 02/27/2023

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

LAWRENCE — 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

LAWRENCE — Four 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

Three KU professors in ecology & evolutionary biology named AAAS fellows

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

Fri, 01/20/2023

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

Tue, 01/17/2023

KU names new executive director of Center for Technology Commercialization

LAWRENCE — 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

Mon, 10/31/2022

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

Editor’s note: Fieldwork provides invaluable insights about real-world environments and processes, expanding and reinforcing what researchers learn in classrooms, labs and collections. KU faculty, staff and students across a spectrum of disciplines are taking their inquiry directly to rivers, prairies, dig sites, glaciers, islands, burial grounds and more this summer. ...

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, 08/16/2022

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

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

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