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Maya Stiller, associate professor of Korean art and visual culture, observes these sensory environments in rural Korea to understand the nuances of this cultural heritage.
In concert with the entire Lawrence and Edwards campuses, the KU Office of Research will be closed over winter break as outlined below. 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.
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When Thunderstorms Hit, Asthma Can Become an ER Nightmare
KU Medical Center researchers examined ER data and found that asthma-related visits were substantially higher on days when a thunderstorm took place.
How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Foods
Tera Fazzino, associate professor of psychology, spoke with the New York Times about the tobacco industry's role in marketing ultraprocessed foods to Americans.
Women are taking pay cuts as companies mandate return to office
Misty Heggeness, an associate professor of public affairs, noted that the share of working mothers ages 25 to 44 with young children has fallen nearly every month in 2025, dropping by nearly 3 percentage points between January and June, to the lowest level in more than three year.
Study finds group reflective practice beneficial to planning commissions, yet rarely used
Bonnie Johnson, professor of public affairs & administration, held focus groups with planning commissioners and staff across the country to learn how staff reports could be improved.
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