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Vice provost candidate presentations available for viewing
LAWRENCE — Members of the campus community are invited to watch the presentation videos of the three candidates for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas. ...
KGS receives funding for surface, subsurface geologic mapping
LAWRENCE — The Kansas Geological Survey received annual funding from the U.S. Geological Survey to advance its county geologic mapping program. For the first year, KGS also got increased funds for additional projects that will lead to the development of a 3D geologic profile of the entire country. ...
KU, KDHE partner to trace COVID-19 in wastewater treatment plants
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Engineering and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are teaming up on an experiment to determine if the COVID-19 virus can be detected in the wastewater systems of local communities. ...
KU seniors honor high school educators with Wolfe Family Teaching Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the 2020 Wolfe Family Teaching Award this graduation season. ...
Researchers model efforts to control coronavirus pandemic with new NSF RAPID award
LAWRENCE — A team of investigators at the University of Kansas and KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum is developing mathematical models to project how an array of interventions to stem the spread of COVID-19 might succeed or fall short in “flattening the curve.” Their work is unique because...
Forum provides new insight into the history of age itself
LAWRENCE — Muhammad Ali famously said, “Age is whatever you think it is.”...
Grant to expand coaching availability to serve children with autism
LAWRENCE — Two-year-old Baylee Shriner plays with toys like other children her age now, but that wasn’t the case several months ago. Baylee, who has autism spectrum disorder, had trouble interacting with the world around her and could not communicate with her mother, Linzi Shriner, of Tonganoxie. ...
Spencer Museum announces 2020 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art announces the 2020 recipients of the Jack & Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards. Established by benefactor Lavon Brosseau in 2011, the awards honor thought-provoking creative work in the categories of writing and diverse media from University of Kansas undergraduate students in any area of...
School of Languages annouces 2020-2021 Brownson Scholarship awardee
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures and the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures have announced the 2020-2021 Brownson Scholarship awardee. ...
Professors lead development of online Slavic languages encyclopedia
LAWRENCE – If there are dictionaries of the Slavic languages, why do we need the new Encyclopedia of Slavic Languages & Linguistics Online? ...
KU researchers honored for contributions to disability studies
LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas researchers join three former presidents and four former senators of the United States as honorees among 87 recognized for transforming the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities during the past 20 years in the U.S. ...
KU announces new 2020-2024 Self Graduate Fellows
LAWRENCE – Twelve doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas’ prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year. ...
Interim vice provost of diversity & equity is 3rd candidate for KU position
LAWRENCE — Jennifer Ng, interim vice provost for diversity & equity and a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, will take part in interviews as a candidate for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas. ...
KU center joins partnership to increase inclusion, achievement in Washington schools
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas center dedicated to improving equity and inclusion for all students has entered a partnership with the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to help school leaders boost outcomes for every student in their communities. SWIFT Education Center will provide professional learning...
KU Law pop-up clinic to offer free legal services to health care workers
LAWRENCE – A new pop-up clinic at the University of Kansas School of Law will offer free legal services to essential workers in health care settings. ...
Undergraduate Research Symposium goes online
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has hosted an Undergraduate Research Symposium every year since 1998, and the year 2020 will be no exception.The 23rd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will go online this year, providing students a venue to share the results of their research and creative projects and the...
‘Mapping a Virus’ panel will demonstrate modeling and translation of data into policy
LAWRENCE — There is no shortage of graphs that predict the behavior of COVID-19 and, consequently, guide human actions. But, how do researchers create a model of a virus? And how does a model inform public policy? ...
KU master’s degree students win national virtual case study competition
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas earned first place in this year’s Virtual Case Study (VCS) Competition, hosted by StudentAffairs.com. StudentAffairs.com provides student affairs professionals with resources to effectively support and enhance student growth and development. ...
KU Libraries granted emergency temporary digital access to copyrighted books through HathiTrust Digital Library
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries have activated HathiTrust’s Emergency Temporary Access Service. The Emergency Temporary Access Service permits special access for HathiTrust member libraries that suffer an involuntary, temporary disruption to normal operations — such as closure for a public health emergency — requiring the library to be...
Study of 17-year cicada choruses reveals dependence on light levels
Scott Campbell, an aquatic ecologist and naturalist at the Biological Survey, took numerous photos of the 17-year cicadas in 2015. For more photos, see the Facebook album. ...
Diversity director at CU School of Medicine interviewing for vice provost role
LAWRENCE — Regina Richards, inaugural director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, will take part in interviews as a candidate for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas. ...
Reduced travel during COVID-19 positive for environment, yet worsening inequity, transportation expert says
LAWRENCE — Stay-at-home orders issued around the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically reduced travel, in turn dropping fuel consumption, reducing pollution and affecting transportation. As people remain home and the majority of vehicular travel is commercial, oil prices have plummeted. Bradley Lane, a transportation policy, behavior and...
KU, Haskell students to present research at annual symposium
LAWRENCE – Research on fruit fly development, traumatic brain injury, Kansas streams, fanged frogs and ancient migrations of indigenous communities will be among student research presented at the 20th annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium. This year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the symposium will be...
Kansas Geological Survey gets funding for preservation and to study critical minerals
LAWRENCE — Hundreds of thousands of drilling records and rock cuttings, historical aerial photographs and other resources housed at the Kansas Geological Survey provide valuable insight into the state’s natural resources. To continue long-term efforts to preserve its collections, KGS will receive increased annual funding from the U.S. Geological Survey. ...
Free digital conference provides leadership development, connects business leaders to local talent
OVERLAND PARK — The University of Kansas Edwards Campus will host a one-day digital conference May 1, bringing together area business leaders and KU Edwards Campus students. The Destination Talent conference will provide essential skills training on critical workplace topics and connect students with employers looking to hire the next...
School of Engineering selects new department chairs
LAWRENCE — Lisa Friis, professor of mechanical engineering, and Susan Stagg-Williams, professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, will assume the role of chair of their respective departments July 1. These appointments mark the first time in the 127-year history of the KU School of Engineering that a woman will serve...