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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.
Suzanne Kerich supports research staff as a facilities manager
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses increased to $546.1 million in fiscal year 2024, surpassing the half-billion-dollar mark for the first time in university history. The reverberations of that growth extend far beyond KU to benefit people throughout the Sunflower State and beyond.
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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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