Science & Engineering
Wed, 04/12/2023 — LAWRENCE – Research on the evolution of immunity, historical trauma and social determinants of health in Native American communities, use of microfluidics for diagnostics, communication strategies of bacteria, soil microbe effects on maize growth and effects of social behavior and stress on brain signaling will be among student work presented at the 23rd annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium.
Eighteen undergraduates and six postbaccalaureate scholars supported by the Office for Diversity in Science Training will present posters of their research from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 in the Stidham Union at Haskell.
The
Mon, 04/10/2023 — The only dinosaur known to have lived in what is now Kansas, Silvisaurus condrayi, was designated the official state land fossil of Kansas, thanks in part to a Kansas rancher and a Goddard schoolteacher and his sixth-grade students.
Teacher...
Fri, 04/07/2023 — In April, the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research will host two free public forums in Douglas County about native grazing lands. The first forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 20 at Worden Cornerstone Church west of...
Thu, 04/06/2023 — Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program.
The six surviving members of the Mercury 7 mission founded the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) in 1984 to encourage students to...
Wed, 04/05/2023 — A University of Kansas junior in physics is KU’s newest Barry M. Goldwater scholar.
Kate Wienke of St. Louis received the honor that recognizes achievements in the STEM fields, making her the 77th KU undergraduate to be given a Goldwater...
Wed, 04/05/2023 — Jim Bever, University of Kansas Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and a senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research, is one of seven scientists...
Thu, 03/30/2023 — A University of Kansas researcher is helping scientists in Kansas and around the world better understand the building blocks of infectious diseases so they can develop new treatments to fight them.
Scott Lovell, director of KU’s Protein...
Thu, 03/30/2023 — Sponsored research at the University of Kansas supported the salaries of 4,182 people in 2022 and accounted for $53.9 million in spending with Kansas companies on research-related goods and services, according to a new report. About 33% of...
Wed, 03/29/2023 — A team of researchers at the University of Kansas School of Engineering has partnered with U.S. federal agencies in a push to reinforce American dams and levees nationwide using fiber-reinforced polymers, sensors, artificial intelligence and...
Tue, 03/28/2023 — When the Kinks’ Ray Davies penned the tune “Last of the Steam-Powered Trains,” the vanishing locomotives stood as nostalgic symbols of a simpler English life. But for a paleontologist at the University of Kansas, the replacement of...
Tue, 03/28/2023 — Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive an award in recognition of their significant research or scholarly achievements in their field.
The University Scholarly Achievement Award recognizes truly outstanding...
Wed, 03/22/2023 — University of Kansas researchers have completed a two-year study of broadband access in Kansas. Their newly published report, “Broadband in Kansas: The Challenges of Digital Access and Affordability,” documents extensive challenges within...
Tue, 03/21/2023 — Three students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the...
Tue, 03/21/2023 — University of Kansas scholars and students as well as activists and area professionals will share their research and advocacy as part of a global effort to come together around solutions and education for the climate crisis. The second annual...
Tue, 03/21/2023 — It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and...
Wed, 03/15/2023 — A first-of-its-kind workplace climate survey of Earth and space scientists indicates that scientists of color, women, those with disabilities and other groups historically excluded from geoscience careers are more likely to experience hostile...
Mon, 03/13/2023 — A researcher at basketball powerhouse the University of Kansas, who took part in the Big Dance during his college years, is available to discuss the NCAA Tournament and scientific concepts related to the game of basketball with the...
Mon, 03/13/2023 — Average groundwater levels across western and south-central Kansas fell by nearly 2 feet in 2022, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey.
The KGS, based at the University of Kansas, and the Division of Water...
Fri, 03/10/2023 —
LAWRENCE – Do you remember where you were when the world stopped due to COVID-19 three years ago?
Now, thanks to a visual essay in the journal Visual Studies by Tim Hossler, University of Kansas associate professor of visual communication design, you can flash back to those bad old early days of lockdown at home.
As Americans were being told to shelter in place to avoid a dread new airborne virus for which there was no cure or treatment, Hossler found himself wanting to reach out to friends and neighbors in some way. Inspired by the long-running British Mass-Observation Project, Hossler sent out a request to acquaintances around the globe, saying in part: “I’m
Wed, 03/08/2023 — Noting the growing demand for skilled employees in tech-sector jobs in the Kansas City metropolitan area and beyond, the University of Kansas School of Professional Studies is launching a new bachelor’s degree in applied cybersecurity,...
