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Kansas Coalition To Take Step Toward Development Of Regional Hydrogen Hub
LAWRENCE — A coalition of Kansas public entities and private partners will apply for federal funding that could make Kansas a regional hub in the emerging hydrogen economy.
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Kansas Geological Survey To Measure Groundwater Levels In Western Kansas
A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, will be in western Kansas measuring groundwater levels the first week of January 2022.
New NSF Report Guides Research Into Climate Change's Effect On Human Security
How might human-driven climate change trigger food shortages, water scarcity, armed conflict or future pandemics? Conversely, could a changing environment strengthen bonds of community in some places?
Four Educators Receive Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships
LAWRENCE — KU Endowment has announced the recipients of the 2021 Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships. The honorees are health care educators at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita and KU School of Nursing and professors of geophysics and chemistry at KU’s Lawrence campus.
Geology Professor Inducted Into National Academy Of Engineering
LAWRENCE — A faculty member of the Department of Geology who has a doctorate in civil engineering-water resources from Princeton University is the most recent University of Kansas faculty member to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctio
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.
Self Graduate Fellowship Announces 2021-2022 Board Of Trustees
LAWRENCE – The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Programs at the University of Kansas have announced the Board of Trustees for the Self Graduate Fellowship. Trustees include KU leaders and faculty members:
NSF EPSCOR Grant Will Advance Manufacturing Of Renewable And Recyclable Plastics
LAWRENCE — Plastics are an indispensable part of today’s society. These nimble polymers help keep foods fresh, cars safe, arteries clog-free and have countless other uses. But the benefits come at a cost.
Researcher Develops Website Featuring Maps Of School Segregation Across Us To Help Spur Research
LAWRENCE — The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the United States population has grown more diverse and is increasingly urbanizing. Yet K-12 schools remain largely segregated.
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.
Faculty Members Recognized For Contributions To Research And Teaching
LAWRENCE — The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas awarded 11 faculty members for contributions in research, teaching and mentoring.