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People with Purpose: Mindy Markham

Mindy Markham, director of the School of Human Sciences and recipient of the Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head, believes in the power of connection...

Mindy Markham

Teaching old vaccines new tricks

Japanese encephalitis virus could threaten animal health and pork production if it reaches the U.S. Doctoral candidate Audrey Matheny is exploring whether...

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A molecule for every challenge

Patricia Calvo, assistant professor of chemistry at K‑State, leads a research group designing synthetic polymers for applications ranging from medicine to...

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Small chips, big impact

An applied learning experience gives K-State engineering students the opportunity to build organ chips, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to research...

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A safer way to burn

Doctoral student Mayowa George is building a tool to help Great Plains land managers evaluate fire risk and support safer prescribed burns.

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Beyond the breaking point

For three decades, Jim Hodgson has transformed glass into specialized equipment, giving researchers the tools to tackle problems standard labware can't solve.

Jim Hodgson

Moving to protect the mind

K-State professor Denver Brown examines how physical activity could potentially have protective effects and help ease the burden of depression for individuals...

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Thomas Lane named chief of staff

Thomas Lane, vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students, has been named chief of staff to the president. Lane, who has been...

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Closing the spray gap

K-State engineers have developed a camera-based system that measures crop sprayer boom movement with about an inch of accuracy, a step toward more precise application...

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Radiant research

The newest member of K-State's nuclear engineering team is already transforming lives through her research and preparation of the future workforce.

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