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The Commons announces Red Hot Research participants
LAWRENCE — The third year of Red Hot Research presentations will kick off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Commons. In past years, researchers from 40 departments have shared 71 presentations about their current research pursuits. In keeping with the purpose of the event, presenters are asked to consider how other...
Media advisory: Professor can comment on NFL increasing penalties for domestic violence
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas professor Jordan Bass is available to speak with media about the NFL’s decision to institute more strict penalties for players involved in domestic violence incidents. ...
Project helps Latino mom-and-pop stores, restaurants offer healthy choices
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas community health and development research staff are on the ground in Wyandotte County helping build healthier communities one tienda— or neighborhood store—and restaurant at a time. ...
Media advisory: Astronomer available to comment on NASA observation of galaxy in the making
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas astronomer Greg Rudnick is available to speak with reporters about the fresh discovery of a galaxy under construction. ...
Professor awarded NSF grant for climate governance study
LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas associate professor of public affairs and administration is a recipient of a National Science Foundation grant that will fund a three-year study on state and local climate risk governance. ...
KU gives high school teachers a summertime dose of engineering research
LAWRENCE — A summer research program at the University of Kansas provides high school science and engineering teachers – and college students training to become teachers – from around Kansas with a wide variety of new skills and resources as they work to enhance the learning experience for their students. ...
Team discovers ancient migration wave from Siberia to the Arctic
LAWRENCE — A team of international researchers, including a University of Kansas anthropological geneticist, has discovered an additional Paleo-Eskimo wave of migration from Siberia into the Arctic region that occurred about 5,000 years ago and was independent of both the Native American and Inuit expansions into the Americas. ...
Researchers search for evidence of earliest inhabitants of Central Great Plains
LAWRENCE — A team led by University of Kansas Distinguished Professor Rolfe Mandel in July excavated a northeast Kansas site in Pottawatomie County seeking to find artifacts tied to the Clovis and Pre-Clovis peoples, the founding populations of the Americas. ...
KU professor and researcher to be honored by Chancellors Club
LAWRENCE — Whether conducting research to tackle life-threatening diseases or implementing innovative classroom techniques to inspire students, James Orr and Dr. Russell Swerdlow are proven standouts at the University of Kansas. ...
Media advisory: Experts can comment on FEC deadlock over Bitcoin contributions to campaigns
LAWRENCE — Mark Johnson, lecturer in journalism at the University of Kansas, and Patrick Miller, assistant professor of political science, are available to speak with media about the Federal Election Commission’s ongoing deadlock, setting policy by taking no action and recent stance on contributions of Bitcoin to elections. ...
KU Libraries digitizes collection of world-famous bird illustrator John Gould's books, images
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Libraries has completed digitization of one of the world’s greatest collections of bird illustrations. The 19th century books of John Gould feature images of birds from around the world and have long appealed to everyone from Charles Darwin to amateur bird watchers. ...
Research shows too much executive turnover hurts companies
LAWRENCE — While some companies think shaking up their top management team will limit complacency and improve firm performance, research by University of Kansas School of Business professors shows that’s not always true. ...
Sigma Chi fraternity members returning to chapter house after small fire
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students at the Sigma Chi fraternity house evacuated safely late Tuesday morning after firefighters responded to smoke at the house, 1439 Tennessee St. ...
Rob Riggle to serve as grand marshal for Homecoming Parade
LAWRENCE — Actor and comedian Rob Riggle, a 1993 University of Kansas graduate, will be grand marshal of the KU Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, on Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence. A pep rally on Eighth Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets will follow the parade. ...
Project to focus on poetry that sprung from Civil Rights Era
LAWRENCE — As many iconic events of the Civil Rights Movement reach their 50th anniversary this decade, the University of Kansas' Project on the History of Black Writing will take a closer look at how such an influential period in American history spurred a new era of poetry. ...
Engineering researchers to examine galvanization puzzle
LAWRENCE — A team of researchers at the University of Kansas School of Engineering is working to solve a cracking problem that can arise from weatherproofing steel parts used for guardrails, light poles, sign structures and some bridges. ...
The Commons announces interdisciplinary starter grants
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Commons will offer Starter Grants, funded by the Office of Research, for interdisciplinary research projects in 2014-2015. Starter Grants are available for collaborative teams to apply for up to $10,000 each to initiate proposals. ...
KPR staffers win broadcasting awards
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio reporters, producers, commentators and staffers were honored when the Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced their 2014 awards this month. ...
Project helps states mine data to improve services for kids
LAWRENCE — When children are placed in foster care, the ultimate goal is to give them the best possible services to achieve permanency, either by returning them home or finding a stable, supportive home environment. A project directed by the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has developed a...
Modern-day 'Monuments Woman,' alumna to give lecture
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas alumna Corine Wegener has been called a modern-day "monuments woman" for her dedication to protect cultural heritage in some of the most dangerous and devastated areas of the world. ...
Sunday discussion groups kick off semester of KU Common Book events
LAWRENCE – As the fall 2014 semester begins, KU Common Book programming is set to launch with opportunities for engagement for students, staff and faculty. ...
Digital Humanities Forum to explore Nodes & Networks in the humanities
LAWRENCE — The Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities will host its fourth-annual Digital Humanities Forum next month on the theme of "Nodes & Networks in the Humanities: Geometries, Relationships, Processes." ...
Doctoral candidate receives Academy of Architecture for Health Fellowship
LAWRENCE — The American Institute of Architects’ Academy of Architecture for Healthcare has awarded a fellowship to a University of Kansas architecture student who will study how the design of intensive care units can influence patient safety and treatment outcomes. ...
Rock Chalk Roadshow coming to five Kansas cities
LAWRENCE — The annual Rock Chalk Roadshow will hit the road from Sunday, Aug. 24, to Thursday, Aug. 28, with tour events in Pittsburg, Salina, Hutchinson, Garden City and Hays, and it will include visits with prospective students and families from 163 Kansas schools. ...
Extended office hours, Super Service Saturday available for students
LAWRENCE — Several key University of Kansas departments are offering special information sessions and extended Saturday office hours to help new and returning students and their families prepare for Monday, Aug. 25, the first day of fall classes. ...
Outstanding undergraduates selected as Hall Center Scholars
LAWRENCE – Ten outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates have been selected to serve as Hall Center Scholars for 2014-2015. They will have exclusive opportunities to interact with the well-known authors, scholars and public intellectuals who speak in the Hall Center Humanities Lecture Series. The scholars for 2014-15:...
Lamb, Wintoki receive 2014 KU teaching awards
LAWRENCE – An assistant professor of English who uses digital tools to teach Shakespeare and Renaissance texts and an associate professor of finance who excels at making innovative connections from seemingly unrelated areas are this year’s winners of the two highest awards for teaching at the University of Kansas. ...
Research offers insight into cellular biology of colorectal cancer
LAWRENCE — A study recently published in the journal Carcinogenesis by researchers at the University of Kansas shows a new role for the protein adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) in suppressing colorectal cancer — the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. ...
Study finds race, class size, state politics can limit range of student skills
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher has found that in the last decade, fourth-graders who live in states with a significant African-American population, larger classroom sizes and a more conservative political climate tend to learn fewer mathematics skills in school. ...