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Sloan Foundation grant to support Indigenous students in STEM programs at KU, Haskell
Undergraduate Biology Newsletter 8.29.22
How the sea fireflies of the Caribbean are shining new light on evolution (Opens in new window)
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New principles for biological fieldwork will build equity for researchers and local communities
Nine faculty recognized as winners of distinguished teaching awards
LAWRENCE — Nine faculty members at the University of Kansas are being recognized as winners of annual distinguished teaching awards. ...
KU College awards Baumgartner Professorship in Biology
LAWRENCE — The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas has announced the inaugural award of the Baumgartner Professorship in Biology to Paulyn Cartwright, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. ...
University of Kansas names five new distinguished professors
LAWRENCE – Five University of Kansas professors have joined elite company by being named distinguished professors. Sharon Billings and Marta Caminero-Santangelo received the designation of University Distinguished Professor, while Jie Han, Peter Ukpokodu and Lisa Wolf-Wendel received the designation of Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor. ...
Nine Jayhawks receive Undergraduate Research Awards for summer
LAWRENCE — This summer, nine 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. ...
18 Students selected as recipients of Undergraduate Biology Scholarships
Congratulations to the 18 students selected as recipients for Spring 2022 Undergraduate Biology Scholarships. These Awards include...
KU celebrates undergraduate research
LAWRENCE — Over 215 undergraduate students participated in the 25th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this year at the University of Kansas. The symposium was entirely online and features oral and poster presentations as well as artist talks and creative displays from many disciplines. Presentations can still be viewed on the...
KU recognizes 13 students with 2022 University Awards, Campanile Award
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...
Two KU juniors to compete for Astronaut Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates, recently named 2022 Goldwater Scholars, are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. ...
KU, Haskell scholars to present research projects at annual symposium
LAWRENCE – Research on the spread of fungal infections, effectiveness of teletherapy, use of microfluidics for diagnostics, communication strategies of bacteria, and effects of social behavior and stress on brain signaling will be among student work presented at the 22nd annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium. ...
KU Alumni Honors Beloved Biology Faculty Member
The greatest honor a teacher can receive is the knowledge they have impacted a student's life. Mark Richter, Professor of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas, was known for his deep sense of fairness and compassion when acting as mentor to the 100 plus undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral...
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Christopher Kywe
Christopher Kywe is a KU Junior pursuing a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, with a minor in French. Christopher also founded KU’s chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology...
In school record, five KU juniors earn Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
LAWRENCE — A record number of KU juniors — five — have earned Barry M. Goldwater scholarships, recognizing their achievements in the STEM fields. ...
James Walters receives Fulbright Scholar Award to Czech Republic
LAWRENCE — James Walters, University of Kansas associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research for nine months in the Czech Republic. ...
U.S. News & World Report ranks 51 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
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Groundbreaking projects will be on display at Capitol Graduate Research Summit
LAWRENCE – Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five from KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display. Legislators and the public are invited to learn about the influence of research underway at KU during the 19th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit...
Global climate teach-in event to offer local perspectives across domains to worldwide event
LAWRENCE — Students, scholars, activists and area professionals will share short presentations about their research and practice as part of a global effort to facilitate discussion around solutions and education for the climate crisis. The climate teach-in will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 30 at Maceli’s...
KU increases rank among top US research institutions in National Science Foundation survey
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. ...
KU Libraries reach agreement with Public Library of Science to waive author fees for KU researchers
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries have joined a partnership with the Public Library of Science (PLOS) that waives author fees for Lawrence campus researchers. ...