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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. ...
KU Biology Student Researcher: Isabella Del Muro
Isabella is a senior studying Molecular Cellular Biology with a minor in Astrobiology. She was excited by the new minor at KU saying, “I really liked Astronomy and Human & Plant Biology, when I saw the opportunity to do research that combined them both, I got really excited!”...
New publication "Biodiversity and distribution of Isopoda and Polychaeta along the Northwestern Pacific and the Arctic Ocean" by KU's Peterson Lab (Opens in new window)
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KU students to present at Kansas Undergraduate Research Days
LAWRENCE — Ten University of Kansas students will participate in the 2022 Kansas Undergraduate Research Days, which will be March 2-3. ...
KU Biology Student Researcher: Darren Boydston
Darren Boydston is a postbaccalaureate undertaking a year of research as part of the NIH Prep Program. He graduated with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular &Developmental Biology, and minored in Philosophy. ...
Kansas-based annual biosciences symposium honors university students for research posters, presentations (Opens in new window)
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Five KU juniors competing for Goldwater Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Five University of Kansas students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics. ...
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Emily Burt
Emily Burt is a Junior, majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and is minoring in Sociology. ...
KU nominates 4 juniors for Harry S. Truman Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Four outstanding juniors will be the University of Kansas nominees for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. ...
Forty-nine KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring
LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on research and creative projects with mentors from KU. ...
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. ...