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KU Engineering students re-imagine bumper scooter to create new opportunities for toddler with disabilities
Study shows constructed wetlands are best protection for agricultural runoff into waterways
LAWRENCE — A new paper from a lead author based at the University of Kansas finds wetlands constructed along waterways are the most cost-effective way to reduce nitrate and sediment loads in large streams and rivers. Rather than focusing on individual farms, the research suggests conservation efforts using wetlands should...
KU School of Engineering associate professor wins prestigious fellowship for bridge lifespan research
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Engineering professor has received a prestigious national fellowship award for his research into new techniques to build steel decks for highway bridges. ...
Two KU students earn Astronaut Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas students entering their final year of undergraduate study have earned scholarships from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. ...
Aerospace Engineering Emeritus Professor Receives National Recognition For Career Achievement
LAWRENCE — A longtime University of Kansas professor has been honored with an award to recognize his career achievements in aerospace engineering education. ...
KU Engineering Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accepts Role as Dean of Engineering at The Citadel
Andrew Williams, KU Engineering Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Charles E. and Mary Jane Spahr Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has accepted the role as Dean of Engineering at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. He will begin his new position on July 1. Williams...
KU Engineering Achieves Record Highs in Doctoral/Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
LAWRENCE — The 2019-2020 academic year was record-setting on two important fronts for the University of Kansas School of Engineering. The school achieved all-time highs in the number of doctorates and bachelor’s degrees awarded in the past academic year, which includes graduates from summer 2019, fall 2019 and spring 2020. ...
KU Aerospace Engineering Students Earn Acclaim in International Design Competition
LAWRENCE — Three student teams from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas have won prestigious design awards from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), adding to KU’s rich history of recognition in AIAA competition. ...
KU joins industry partners to advance gas-separation with green materials first created for soda bottles
LAWRENCE — A $1 million, 18-month collaboration between the University of Kansas School of Engineering and the RAPID Manufacturing Institute for Process Intensification launched in 2017 by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers will develop technology to separate gas using renewable, high-performance furanic-based polymers that were originally developed for replacing...
KU Bioengineering Program Awarded Grant to Expand Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas graduate student Pamela Johnson, along with her mentor Jennifer Robinson, assistant professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, has earned a prestigious Gilliam Fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). ...
KU Researchers Developing Quick-Turnaround COVID-19 Test
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas professor is leading an effort to develop a quick-turnaround COVID-19 test that can be used at home. ...
Four KU Faculty Members Receive Distinguished Professor Status
Note: This story was updated Sept. 11, 2020, to clarify the named and University Distinguished Professorships awarded. ...
New Engineering Advisory Board Strengthens Relationships with Alumni
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Engineering has formed a new advisory board of recent graduates to advise the school’s faculty and staff as they prepare students to enter the engineering field. The group, formally known as the Recent Graduate Advisory Board, is composed of about 35 alumni,...
KU Engineering Launches Career Accelerator Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — Engineering students at the University of Kansas will have a new opportunity to learn more about the business side of their profession in a new lecture series starting this fall. ...
School of Engineering Recognizes Student and Faculty Award Winners, Academic Excellence
The University of Kansas School of Engineering announces its outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and faculty and staff award winners. ...
Rock Chalk Welcome (Back)!
Whether you are a first-year Jayhawk arriving to KU or returning for another exciting year, welcome (back) to campus! Several events are planned at the School of Engineering and across the university to greet students for the 2019-2020 academic year. ...
Four KU Engineering Professors Awarded for Early Career Success
Four assistant professors at the University of Kansas School of Engineering each received a prestigious grant designed to support junior STEM faculty members establish a lifetime of leadership in their respective field. ...
Engineering Student Helps Rescue Struggling Swimmer During Spring Break Trip
A student in the School of Engineering was one of three University of Kansas students credited with rescuing a young boy in March from a riptide during their spring break trip to Florida. ...
New Science Facilities Usher in New Era, Learning Opportunities
The Integrated Science Building at the University of Kansas will be a boon to faculty and students in the School of Engineering, officials say — and serve as a crown jewel that attracts innovators and collaborators from the Midwest and beyond. ...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 7
Today, the SELF 2020 cohort visited Kenworth Trucking in Seattle, WA. Kenworth Trucking is owned by Paccar which owns an ecosystem of truck manufacturers, truck part manufacturers, and truck financing groups. Kenworth is an established American company that has built premium trucks for the US and abroad since 1915, and...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 6
Today we visited the Ballard Locks with Dave Chapman. The Ballard Locks is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions. The Locks were completed in 1917 and connect the salt water Puget Sound with fresh water Lake Union and Lake Washington. They are a vital addition to the city...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 4
This day was packed full of company visits with two morning visits at Blue Origin and Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and an afternoon visit at the Uber Seattle office. A group of the SELF cohort first started...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 3
In the morning we visited Google at their Fremont office on Lake Union. Our host, Caroline Danzi a recent graduate working on the Domain team, gave us a introduction to Google and their campus. The presentation outlined the interview process, the different Google sectors, and the many diverse career opportunities...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 3
In the morning we visited Google at their Fremont office on Lake Union. Our host, Caroline Danzi a recent graduate working on the Domain team, gave us a introduction to Google and their campus. The presentation outlined the interview process, the different Google sectors, and the many diverse career opportunities...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 2
For the juniors’ second day in Seattle, they had the entire day to explore all that Seattle has to offer. It was beautiful outside (not even raining a little bit!). Many students visited Pike’s Place Market, enjoying activities such as visiting the first Starbucks, eating fantastic pastries, and attending a...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 1
The day for many started at 3 AM, with some entering the terminal with apprehension due to the unfortunate airline incident that occurred the previous day in Seattle. Some were hesitant to get on the plane and nervous for part of the ride. Quinton Jones was not one of these...
2018 Engineering Recognition Ceremony 8 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 Allen Fieldhouse
The University of Kansas School of Engineering Recognition Ceremony will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, at Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive. The event honors students who have applied to graduate during the spring and summer semesters. A reception for graduates, their family and friends, faculty...