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New research from Andrew Chen, Ronald G. Harper Professor at the University of Kansas School of Business, finds that humanlike voice qualities significantly increase perceived enjoyment of artificial intelligence-based voice assistants, which in turn reduces both perceived security risk and user intention to discontinue using the tool.
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Department of Energy award will support KU research to develop new computational framework for improving simulations
Cheng Huang, assistant professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Kansas, has won a five-year, $875,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the DOE’s Office of Science Early Career Research Program.
Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds
New research from Andrew Chen, Ronald G. Harper Professor at the University of Kansas School of Business, finds that humanlike voice qualities significantly increase perceived enjoyment of artificial intelligence-based voice assistants, which in turn reduces both perceived security risk and user intention to discontinue using the tool.
Study finds Amazon rainforest now releases more carbon than it absorbs
A new study in Nature by an international team of researchers, including from the University of Kansas, shows the hotter, drier Amazon is a net source of global carbon emissions.
Researchers land grant to test effectiveness, sustainability of fitness program for individuals with disabilities
Researchers in the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas will evaluate a community fitness program that has been adapted for individuals with mobility disabilities. The program will set up a randomized control trial to see if Functional Fitness is more effective at long-term use, improving mobility, strength and other factors.
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Cheng Huang, assistant professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Kansas, has won a five-year, $875,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the DOE’s Office of Science Early Career Research Program.
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The Hall Center for the Humanities will host its biannual Hall Center in Wichita event Nov. 9 at the Wichita Art Museum. Virginia Tech researcher Ashley Shew will present “Walkie Talkies & Other Technoableist Dreams.”
Economic Development
State lawmakers, experts and policymakers will convene at the University of Kansas for its 50th Kansas Economic Policy Conference. The 2026 event will address the “Future of the Kansas Economy,” with a talk by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly.
Student experience and achievement
The 114th University of Kansas Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, concluded with a win against Baylor University on Oct. 24. Thirteen Jayhawks were honored with 2026 Homecoming Awards, shining a spotlight on the alumni, students and faculty who embody the very best of Jayhawk pride and tradition.
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Observances recognize veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military-affiliated students and military families whose service and sacrifice have strengthened the university, the state of Kansas and the nation.
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Department of Energy award will support KU research to develop new computational framework for improving simulations
Cheng Huang, assistant professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Kansas, has won a five-year, $875,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the DOE’s Office of Science Early Career Research Program.
Ashley Shew to discuss techno-ableism at biannual Hall Center in Wichita event
The Hall Center for the Humanities will host its biannual Hall Center in Wichita event Nov. 9 at the Wichita Art Museum. Virginia Tech researcher Ashley Shew will present “Walkie Talkies & Other Technoableist Dreams.”
KU Lawrence campus events to honor military service around Veterans Day
Observances recognize veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military-affiliated students and military families whose service and sacrifice have strengthened the university, the state of Kansas and the nation.
Spencer Lecture to feature ‘Dark Laboratory’ author Tao Leigh Goffe
The Commons at the University of Kansas will welcome author and interdisciplinary artist Tao Leigh Goffe to present the annual Kenneth Spencer Lecture. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
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