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#KUFieldWorks: Predicting future algae blooms to preserve safe drinking water
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. ...
‘I am striving to develop more environmentally friendly refrigerants for a sustainable future’
‘Invaluable’ research administrator shares gift of experience with KU colleagues
Engineering professor to join KU Research leadership team
LAWRENCE – 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. ...
Research project manager goes ‘above and beyond’ for colleagues
‘I am striving to breathe dynamic life into stories of the Black Midwest’
‘Big shoes to fill:’ History of Black Writing founding director leaves lasting legacy
#KUFieldWorks: Understanding intermittent streams and protecting water resources ‘we depend on’ in the U.S.
KU to lead $24M statewide investment to advance research on resilient and socially equitable infrastructure
LAWRENCE – 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. ...
‘I am striving to make science exciting, accessible and inclusive for all’
Executive assistant helps colleagues navigate complexity
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). ...
Associate director creates avenues of success for researchers
‘I am striving to inspire the next generation of women to uncover the mysteries of the universe’
15 projects boosted by KU Research GO
KU increases rank among top US research institutions in National Science Foundation survey
KU lab leads research on little-studied coronavirus structure, developing antiviral treatment
Geoscience researchers call for updated metaphor to help make field more inclusive and equitable
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Project manager serves as constant resource for research staff
10 finalists advance in Research Rising
LAWRENCE — 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...
KU research employs nearly 4,000 on campus, buys $50.7M in goods and services from Kansas companies
KU, KU Medical Center faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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. ...