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Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and chair of the Vision for American Science & Technology task force, visited the University of Kansas March 26-27 to share goals for science and technology. Parikh’s address carried notes of optimism to an audience responding to possibly significant cuts of research grant funding by the Trump administration.
Kim Wittman helps KU faculty earn research grants to support work that bolsters Kansas and betters the world.
The University of Kansas ranked 37th among public institutions in the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors. The list showcases universities that play a pivotal role in advancing the innovation ecosystem and driving economic growth in the United States. KU ranked 59th among all universities.
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Kansas lakes contain hidden pollution with unknown health impacts, study finds
Ted Harris, associate research professor at the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research, found microplastics in every lake sampled in the state.
For Wellness And Happiness, Study Shows That Conversation Is Key
Jeff Hall, professor of communications studies, finds that it takes about 40-60 hours of time together to build a casual friendship and about 200 hours for a close friendship.
The history of Emmett Till: From lynching to national remembrance
Dave Tell, professor of communications studies, spoke about the criminal cases following the lynching of Emmett Till.
Joe Rogan Boosted a Bad Space Study. It’s Scientists Who Are Paying the Price.
Allison Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of astronomy, spoke about the danger of misinformation in science.
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