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Class Delivers Corporate-Level Competition Experience
Students at the University of Kansas are competing head to head against students at other institutions. But this contest is taking place in the classroom and the boardroom, not on a playing field. ...
KU Alumnus Establishes Study Abroad Scholarship
A University of Kansas alumnus has pledged $30,000 to establish study abroad scholarships for engineering students at KU. ...
TRI Brings Clinton Administration Adviser to KU
After spending 21 years advising members of the Cabinet, Congress and President Clinton on the impact of science and technology on society, John H. Gibbons is coming to Lawrence to spend a day sharing his expertise with students and faculty at the University of Kansas. ...
Renowned Professor to Lead Bioengineering Research Efforts
Paulette Spencer, a nationally known researcher in bio-synthetic materials that replace diseased oral and skeletal tissues, will lead bioengineering research efforts at the University of Kansas. ...
Nationally known professor to lead bioengineering research at KU
Paulette Spencer, a nationally known researcher in bio-synthetic materials that replace diseased oral and skeletal tissues, will lead bioengineering research efforts at the University of Kansas. ...
Midcontinent Oil & Gas Expo and Prospect Fair Coming to Great Bend
The first ever Midcontinent Oil & Gas Expo and Prospect Fair will take place Sept. 12 at the Highland Hotel and Convention Center in Great Bend, Kan. ...
TRI to Host Seminar on Electric Bus Project
The KU Transportation Research Institute will host "The Chattanooga Electric Bus Experiment" a seminar presented by John Powell, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the Spahr Engineering Classroom, 2 Eaton Hall. All are welcome to attend. ...
EECS to Hold Career Discovery Sessions
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will hold two information sessions for new students in the department as well as undecided engineering students or those contemplating a change in major. ...
Research Center to Pursue Biorefining
A research center at the University of Kansas, launched in 2003 to develop new chemical processes for industry, is preparing a major initiative to develop novel biorefining concepts -- a research frontier with major implications for agriculture. ...
Frosh Frenzy to Start New Year
Engineering Student Council will host the 2006 Frosh Frenzy from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Engineering Courtyard, between Learned, Spahr and Eaton halls. ...
Jayhawk Motorsports Places Fourth; Team's Best Finish Ever
Students at the University of Kansas earned their best ever finish at the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers Formula Car Challenge. ...
Formula Team Prepares for 2006 Competition
The University of Kansas Jayhawk Motorsports Team is putting the finishing touches on its yearlong project to design and build a formula-style racecar from scratch before its departure early Tuesday morning. The team will compete in the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers Formula competition May 17 to 20 at the...
Team to Take Part in Solar Decathlon 2007
The University of Kansas is among 20 teams taking part in the 2007 Solar Decathlon sponsored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy. Mario A. Medina, associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, will lead KU's role in this collaborative state effort, which includes...
Faculty Workshop Set for Jan. 18
Faculty in the University of Kansas School of Engineering will take part in a teaching workshop on January 18, 2006. ...
Professor Wins Grant for Research of Energy Efficient Materials
Mario A. Medina, associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering at the University of Kansas, was awarded a $280,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop the next generation of energy efficient building insulation systems. ...
Professor Wins Grant for Oil Reservoir Research
A University of Kansas engineering professor has been awarded a portion of a Department of Energy grant that will evaluate how to control wax deposition during oil production. ...