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Addressing problems of worldwide significance, delivering solutions for KS + the region, and promoting an inclusive community of responsible inquiry/innovation.
University of Kansas
Joined November 2012
A recent report shows more than 7,000 @UnivOfKansas research-funded employees leveraged their experience to build careers from 2011 to 2023 — and nearly 40% found jobs in Kansas. 🌻 Read below how Jayhawks forge careers that bolster communities. ⬇️ https://t.co/ulM1QQFk84
research.ku.edu
A recent report from the Institute for Research on Innovation & Science shows more than 7,000 KU research-funded employees leveraged their experience to build careers in all 50 states and the...
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Brian Laird, professor of physics & astronomy and chemical & petroleum engineering, was named to a prestigious fellowship program shortly after learning a researcher he previously worked with won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Read more below.👇 https://t.co/1JGSpG8r9Z
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Brian Laird, professor of chemistry at KU, learned he was chosen for the prestigious American Physical Society Fellowship Program shortly after learning a researcher he previously helped won this...
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Last month, @UnivOfKansas researchers began using external funding to: — study the molecular roots of Alzheimer’s disease — expand access to pollinating insect data — evaluate signage in public parks — and much more! https://t.co/XWzaNg3Yhy
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KU faculty are invited to attend a science communication workshop hosted by @ku_cdi, @KU_IPSR + @kulifespan. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Malott Room of the Kansas Union. Lunch provided. Register below. ⬇️ https://t.co/F5Rt84gIi0
news.ku.edu
The Center for Digital Inclusion and KU partners are co-hosting a science communication workshop designed to strengthen how researchers share their work with the public. The event will take place...
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We're hiring! 🚨 The Senior Director of Core Research Laboratories acts as the primary liaison, leading strategic operations and shaping service pricing strategies for all KU core labs across the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses. Apply below.👇 https://t.co/AeISJJvoCb
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Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, professor of music therapy, is striving to uncover how and why music contributes change in human lives. Read the full Q&A: https://t.co/rTcc521AeJ
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Meet the October 2025 Unsung Heroes of #KUResearch, Bob Szrot and Rhett Caviel, who help researchers manage potential conflicts of interest. Read the full story below. ⬇️ https://t.co/BxFSByTSkv
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Tera Fazzino, associate professor of psychology, spoke with the New York Times about her research on the tobacco industry's role in marketing ultraprocessed foods to Americans. https://t.co/AJOjkdhHnn
nytimes.com
They promised convenience and cheap nutrition. But they became one of the greatest health threats of our time.
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📣 KU faculty! Collaborative Research Luncheons foster interdisciplinary connection + jump-start new partnerships. Topics have included public humanities and moving beyond animal models in research. Register for the 10/30 event focused on ENERGY⚡: https://t.co/jH0mSLqhJJ
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Nominations due 12/1 for Higuchi-@KUEndowment Research Achievement Awards in: – Applied Sciences – Basic Sciences – Biomedical Sciences – Humanities + Social Sciences Open to faculty at ANY @ksregents institution: https://t.co/2Q5SJd7a1G
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Faculty researchers at @I2SResearchKU recently became an affiliate of International Association for Safe & Ethical AI (@IASEAIorg), an independent nonprofit addressing risks + opportunities associated with rapid advances in artificial intelligence. https://t.co/KpBjnPv2xW
i2s-research.ku.edu
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KU ranked 1st among public universities in overall research & development funding for education in 2024, according to the @NSF annual Higher Education & Research Development Survey. Read more about @UnivOfKansas research activities below. https://t.co/KqvZzA8KHV
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Researchers at the @UnivOfKansas are collecting data that can help coaches, trainers + athletic staff design more effective football practice schedules — maximizing game day performance and shedding light on timelines for returning from injury. https://t.co/yQfFEwzGva
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A KU study used GPS tech to track how far, how intensely football players work by position. Findings can help design optimum prep.
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Faculty on any @UnivOfKansas campus looking to increase their chances of securing funding from the @NIH or @NSF CAREER programs are invited to attend upcoming grant writing seminars that cover key aspects of the proposal preparation process. Register ⬇️ https://t.co/blsYzg17xW
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Beginning this academic year, Jayhawks have access to millions more digitized primary source documents, thanks to the hard work of @kulibraries staff! Read more about the new information services deal. ⬇️ https://t.co/IITgy2Er5w
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A new deal negotiated by KU Libraries with information services provider ProQuest, has expanded digital offerings exponentially, providing instant access to immense opportunities for research,...
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The @NSF has provided a $5 million, five-year grant to researchers at KU + other universities to create the Midwest STEM Alliance. Researchers will partner with teachers to “educate the educators” to enhance STEM education in rural areas. https://t.co/QvEPT6qgfz
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KU researchers are part of a national project to build a Midwest STEM Alliance, with plans to work with Kansas educators.
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The Kansas Geological Survey, a @UnivOfKansas research center, is part of a team named 1 of 15 finalists for the @NSF Regional Innovation Engines award, which could bring up to $160M to the region over the course of a decade. https://t.co/gDOqHV8UkS
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University of Kansas researchers join the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a collaboration named one of 15 finalists for the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award. If...
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Community and industry leaders, policymakers and scholars will gather at the @UnivOfKansas this month to discuss how to share and protect one of Kansas’ most important resources: water. 💧 KU's water research is elemental to these conversations. https://t.co/3nxnLy4DeW
news.ku.edu
On Oct. 23, community and industry leaders, policymakers and scholars will gather at the University of Kansas to discuss how to share and protect one of Kansas’ most important resources: water.
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Nearly 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Instead of focusing solely on prevention, one @KUMedCenter professor is teaching older adults to fall safely to prevent injury. Read how KU research improves the health and safety of seniors. ⬇️ https://t.co/tUM29YCDxz
nationalgeographic.com
Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma.
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Congrats to @UnivOfKansas's Elaina Sutley, winner of the 2025 @BlavatnikAwards for Young Scientists in physical sciences & engineering. 🏅 The prestigious award honors Sutley's work at @kuengineering on community resilience to natural disasters. https://t.co/RnkLTibYQA
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Elaina Sutley, associate professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering and KU Engineering associate dean for impact & belonging, is the laureate of the 2025 Blavatnik National Award...
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Charlotte Street and the Spencer Museum of Art have announced the 10 recipients of the 2025-26 Rocket Grants. The program supports inventive, public-facing work in nontraditional spaces. https://t.co/3xzIggBH2o
news.ku.edu
Charlotte Street and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas have announced the 10 recipients of the 2025-2026 Rocket Grants awards, a re-granting program of The Andy Warhol Foundation...
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