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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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Mon, 12/13/2021

Erma Reed Peterson Scholarship for Pre-Medicine Seniors

Established through the generosity of the Peterson Family, this scholarship provides partial tuition for a pre-medicine student for the final semester of study at KU. Application deadline: December 31st, 2021.
Sun, 12/05/2021

Haworth Highlight: Genome Sequencing Core

A special feature highlighting the Genome Sequencing Core located in Haworth Hall. Learn about how KU helps researchers access Next-Generation DNA & RNA Sequencing.
Mon, 11/29/2021

Undergraduate researcher Kade Townsend wins KU award

LAWRENCE — Kade Townsend, a junior from Topeka at the University of Kansas, has been awarded the Courtwright Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence through KU’s Center for Undergraduate Research. ...

Wed, 11/17/2021

Modernized storage will safeguard a celebrated mammal collection for future generations

Wed, 12/31/1969

March 2022 Student Spotlight (Opens in new window)

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