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SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 4

Our group's first stop on this beautiful Sunday morning was the Getty Center. The Center is known for its famous artworks, gardens, architecture and hill-top views of Los Angeles. In order to reach the center, our group took a 5-minute tram ride up the hill.  

SELF ON THE ROAD 2017 - DAY 3

Saturday brought out our adventurous sides as we piled in the vans and traveled to Angeles National Forest to attempt to hike Mt. Baldy, the highest peak in the National Park, recommended by Dr. Wiles.

SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 2

Today we visited the Center of the Universe, and I have a lovely sticker to prove it. We had the wonderful opportunity to visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). SELF Alumna Sarah Elizabeth McCandless was our tour guide.

SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 1

The first day of SELF on the Road 2017 began with the senior cohort meeting at Kansas City International Airport before dawn in order to catch a plane to the beautiful city of Los Angeles, California.

2017 Engineering Recognition Ceremony 8 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 Allen Fieldhouse

The University of Kansas School of Engineering Recognition Ceremony will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive. The event honors students who have applied to graduate during the spring and summer semesters.

Foundation Professors Focus on Green Chemistry, Cancer Research

Two new Foundation Distinguished Professors in the School of Engineering bring a wealth of private- and public-sector expertise and experience that will help KU broaden its teaching and research ambitions.

Researchers at KU, WVU to strengthen water-stewardship practices for U.S. energy production

LAWRENCE — Every year in the U.S., a whopping 20 billion barrels of water are generated as a byproduct of domestic oil and gas recovery, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 7 (Houston)

On our final day for SELF on the Road, we visited NASA Johnson Space Center. We were greeted and hosted by SELF Class of 2015 alumna Olivia Armstrong.

SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 6 (Houston)

On Thursday morning, the Fellows were greeted by several KU alumni at Chevron Philips Chemical. After arriving in Houston the day before, the group got to spend several hours speaking with CP Chem executives and hear their paths that led them to success within the chemicals industry.

SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 5 (Houston)

On Wednesday morning, we loaded up the bus in Austin and prepared to drive to Houston to meet Bob Peebler at KIPP Houston High School, a public charter school. Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) schools were started in 1994 and focus on developing knowledge as well as character in their students.

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