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Engineering Grand Challenges Competitions
Through participation in the National Academy of Engineering’s Global Grand Challenges competitions, students have the opportunity to travel the country and the world to participate in events that mix innovation, design and business development while addressing a major challenges facing society and the planet. Participating in the competitions helps students gain a broader world view, develop confidence in public speaking and presenting and better prepares them to start their careers.

TRIO McNair Scholars
McNair Scholars are KU undergraduates who represent a variety of disciplines, but all share a common desire to conduct research and pursue a graduate degree. The mission of the KU TRIO McNair Scholars Program is to amplify excellence and advance academic and research fields by preparing students for the Ph.D.

Emerging Scholars
The Emerging Scholars Program provides research experiences for low-income students their first year at KU and supports their overall transition to college. Students are paid to work for a faculty member as a research assistant and to participate in professional development sessions.
