KU Engineering to Partner on $4M Department of Defense Grant
A research team from the University of Kansas School of Engineering will collaborate with partner institutions Kansas State University and the University of Tennessee Space Institute on a $4 million Department of Defense-sponsored project to enhance opportunities for students interested in pursuing STEM careers.
The project aims to advance U.S. competitiveness in advanced aerospace technologies, including hypersonic, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, according to Shawn Keshmiri, Charles E. & Mary Jane Spahr Professor of Aerospace Engineering and project lead for KU.
“In the midst of a pivotal decade and intense geopolitical competition between the U.S. and its adversaries, the goal of the KU research team is to promote research and innovation in areas with significant implications for U.S. national security,” Keshmiri said.