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Mon, 03/21/2022

Four researchers named recipients of the University Scholarly Achievement Award

LAWRENCE — 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. ...

Wed, 02/09/2022

Water quality of Lake Miola to be monitored (Opens in new window)

Ted Harris, Kansas Biological Survey assistant research professor and assistant scientist, and his team will monitor Lake Miola, a City of Paola water body, throughout 2022 to better understand seasonal changes in water quality.
Wed, 01/26/2022

KU professors in biology, engineering and pharmacy named AAAS fellows

Wed, 01/19/2022

Experts advancing research on crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design receive KU achievement awards

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas researchers increasing understanding of crustaceans, coronaviruses and drug design have received this year’s Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff & Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...

Mon, 09/27/2021

Thirteen KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for fall

LAWRENCE — This fall, 13 University of Kansas students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...

Tue, 09/14/2021

The Commons announces return of Red Hot Research with adaptations in fall 2021

LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research will return this fall to the University of Kansas in a different setting. Events in the series will take place Fridays in The Commons’ main hall with a reception to follow in Weaver Courtyard in an effort to offer space for collegial exchange in an...

Fri, 09/10/2021

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. ...

Wed, 08/25/2021

Echinacea isn't itself anymore (Opens in new window)

This New York Times interview with Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Bio Survey & Center for Ecological Research senior scientist, explores the subject of whether Echinacea varieties developed for the garden have the same ecosystem benefits provided by the native species.
Tue, 08/24/2021

KU scientists receive $3 million as part of project to restore native and agricultural ecosystems

Mon, 08/16/2021

Climate change is breeding blue-green algae and costing Kansans to fix stinky water (Opens in new window)

This NPR story broadcast by KMUW in Wichita, Kan., discusses algae blooms in Kansas reservoirs and the monitoring of Clinton Lake outside Lawrence, as well as other water bodies, by Kansas Biological Survey researchers.
Wed, 08/11/2021

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. ...

Tue, 06/29/2021

Undergraduate researchers document Douglas County wildlife in first nationwide mammal survey

Thu, 06/10/2021

Kansas science teachers explore research at KU Field Station this week

Mon, 05/10/2021

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...

Thu, 04/29/2021

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...

Thu, 01/14/2021

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. ...

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