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Mon, 11/14/2022

Author & Scientist, Steffanie Strathdee does Q&A with KU Biology Students

Biology students were joined by Author/Scientist Steffanie Strathdee to discuss her latest book, global health & their futures in the STEM field.
Tue, 11/01/2022

Program helps Native students bridge from Haskell to KU to careers in science

Mon, 10/31/2022

#KUFieldWorks: Studying microbes to understand the possibility of life on other planets (Opens in new window)

Q&A with ecology and evolutionary biology associate professor Ben Sikes
Fri, 10/21/2022

KU TO HOST INAUGURAL CHEMICAL BIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

The Oct. 21-22 event connected KU graduate students and chemical biology of infectious disease (CBID) investigators with regional scientists and guest speakers to promote the sharing of research associated with chemical biology.
Mon, 10/17/2022

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Adeline Kelly

Meet Adeline Kelly! She's an Undergraduate Researcher & has been doing amazing work at the KU Field Station
Tue, 10/11/2022

KU Professor Published New Paper on Thermal Limits of Bees (Opens in new window)

Learn more about bees’ thermal tolerance in this paper by KU Professor Victor H. Gonzalez
Tue, 10/11/2022

12 KU UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR 2022 MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP

LAWRENCE — Out of nearly 32,000 applicants from more than 2,400 institutions worldwide, 12 University of Kansas students have been selected for the 2022 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program overseen by the Millennium Campus Network in partnership with United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). ...

Wed, 10/05/2022

Five seniors, one alumnus to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell scholarships

LAWRENCE — Five current seniors and a recent graduate at the University of Kansas will compete for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year with the support of KU's Office of Fellowships. ...

Mon, 10/03/2022

Meet your Professor Interview: Jorge Soberón

We are joined by Professor Jorge Soberón for the first ‘Meet your Professor’ interview! Learn about his research, why he chose to become a biologist & more! ...

Tue, 09/27/2022

Undergraduate Biology Newsletter 9/27/22

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Tue, 09/27/2022

KU Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Johnny Dinh-Phan

Mon, 09/19/2022

Undergraduate Biology Newsletter 9/19/22

Check out the Undergraduate Student Biology Newsletter for the week of 9/19/22.
Tue, 09/13/2022

KU Anatomy Lab Coordinator Wins Award

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Wed, 08/31/2022

Sloan Foundation grant to support Indigenous students in STEM programs at KU, Haskell

Mon, 08/29/2022

Undergraduate Biology Newsletter 8.29.22

Check out the Undergraduate Student Biology Newsletter for the week of 8/29/22.
Thu, 08/25/2022

How the sea fireflies of the Caribbean are shining new light on evolution (Opens in new window)

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Wed, 08/17/2022

New principles for biological fieldwork will build equity for researchers and local communities

Tue, 08/16/2022

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. ...

Tue, 08/09/2022

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. ...

Wed, 07/13/2022

KU Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Hannah Reid

Thu, 07/07/2022

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. ...

Tue, 06/07/2022

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. ...

Thu, 05/19/2022

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...

Fri, 05/13/2022

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...

Fri, 05/06/2022

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. ...

Thu, 04/28/2022

15 students selected as the 41st class of University Scholars

Mon, 04/25/2022

KU Biology Student Researcher: Rachel Manweiler

Wed, 04/13/2022

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. ...

Mon, 04/11/2022

Researchers publish most thorough study yet of 'smart,' spitting archerfishes

Thu, 04/07/2022

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. ...

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