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Thu, 04/07/2022

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...

Mon, 04/04/2022

Jellyfish eyes will enable researchers to peer into inner workings of evolution

Mon, 04/04/2022

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...

Fri, 04/01/2022

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. ...

Wed, 03/30/2022

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. ...

Tue, 03/29/2022

U.S. News & World Report ranks 51 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools

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Mon, 03/28/2022

KU Biology Student Researcher: Eva Burke

Thu, 03/24/2022

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...

Wed, 03/23/2022

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...

Tue, 03/22/2022

KU increases rank among top US research institutions in National Science Foundation survey

Mon, 03/21/2022

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. ...

Mon, 03/21/2022

March 2022 Mentor Spotlight (Opens in new window)

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Fri, 03/11/2022

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. ...

Tue, 03/08/2022

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!”...

Mon, 03/07/2022

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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Tue, 03/01/2022

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. ...

Mon, 02/28/2022

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. ...

Fri, 02/25/2022

Kansas-based annual biosciences symposium honors university students for research posters, presentations (Opens in new window)

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Thu, 02/24/2022

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. ...

Wed, 02/16/2022

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Emily Burt

Emily Burt is a Junior, majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and is minoring in Sociology. ...

Tue, 02/15/2022

Discovery of ancient plant fossils in Washington points to paleobotanic mystery

Thu, 02/10/2022

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. ...

Thu, 02/10/2022

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. ...

Thu, 02/10/2022

Mentor Spotlight: Brian Atkinson (Opens in new window)

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Mon, 02/07/2022

"Origins" Sci News (Opens in new window)

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Mon, 01/31/2022

Tony Fehr 1/2022 (Opens in new window)

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Thu, 01/27/2022

News: Research Rising 2022 (Opens in new window)

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Wed, 01/26/2022

KU professors in biology, engineering and pharmacy named AAAS fellows

Wed, 01/19/2022

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. ...

Wed, 01/19/2022

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Rianon Wallace-Demby

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