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