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Biology Jayhawk stories
KU professors implement alternative teaching method in biology classrooms
Dr. Dyan Morgan and Dr. Eileen hotze have developed a new teaching method that features TED talks and discussion prompts alongside their standard curricula, which has led to students being more engaged and demonstrating a deeper understanding of the material.
Electrocuting spores, for science
Biological sciences major Kit Savoy knows that if humans are going to thrive in space, they’ll need microbes. And since wind and animals are hard to come by in outer space, Savoy built a parallel plate capacitor to see whether electric fields can disperse fungal spores instead. It’s mycology plus astrobiology, with a dash of physics thrown in for good measure. Rock Chalk, Kit!
KU students honored with Tradition of Excellence Award
Ten University of Kansas students received the 2025 Tradition of Excellence Award for their leadership on the Lawrence campus. The award is presented annually by the KU Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Network.
Molecular Biosciences Undergraduates Presented their Research Posters
Over 60 undergrads from Molecular Biosciences majoring in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and MCDB gave poster presentations of their research at the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Research Published on Metacognitive Mapping and Implementation of Better Teaching Practices
A recently published paper highlights students’ struggles with higher order cognitive skills in differing course formats and how teaching practices can be altered to better serve student needs.
Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Kai Smith
A Q&A with Kai Smith! Kai is currently a junior majoring in biochemistry with a minor in astrobiology. He is mentored by Elisabeth Anne Crossfield Mills in Physics and Astronomy.
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