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Research is on the rise at the University of Kansas, and the reverberations of that growth are benefiting people across the Sunflower State and beyond. Research expenditures spanning all KU campuses increased to $368.6 million in 2023, capping nearly a decade of steady expansion.

Twelve projects have been selected for funding through KU’s 2024 Research Grant Opportunity program. KU Research GO aims to expand the university’s research enterprise by providing seed funding for projects poised to compete for external funding opportunities with application deadlines in the near…

FBI Director Christopher Wray (right) speaking answering a question during a panel

Presenters stressed the importance of partnerships between industry, academia and government to address cybersecurity.


KU research in the media

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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