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KU announces recipients of Keeler Intra-University Professorships for 2021-2022
LAWRENCE – Five University of Kansas professors have been selected to pursue special projects designed to develop their scholarship in a field while also fostering collaboration at KU during the 2021-22 academic year. ...
Echinacea isn't itself anymore (Opens in new window)
KU scientists receive $3 million as part of project to restore native and agricultural ecosystems
Climate change is breeding blue-green algae and costing Kansans to fix stinky water (Opens in new window)
Kansas Biological Survey announces name change
LAWRENCE — In July, the University of Kansas formally approved the Kansas Biological Survey’s requested name change to better reflect its scope and mission as a KU designated research center. The center’s new name is the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research. ...
Undergraduate researchers document Douglas County wildlife in first nationwide mammal survey
Students win awards at online Undergraduate Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research has announced the winners of its 24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The event took place online this year and went live April 24. Over 190 students shared their undergraduate research and creative projects that they have been working on throughout...
Two students receive KU Field Station Student Research Awards for 2021
LAWRENCE — Like all research activity, field studies have required adaptation during the past year. University of Kansas student researchers have welcomed the chance to work outdoors but have made adjustments with social distancing, driving separate vehicles and implementing other changes. One of the ways the Kansas Biological Survey provides...
KU, K-State faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
LAWRENCE — Four faculty members at two Kansas universities have been identified as recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...