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Detection at the nanoscale

Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das' research career, and his continued work with the material has earned him his fourth patent,...

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Why burn?

At Konza Prairie Biological Station, K-State researchers use prescribed burns to study and preserve one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems...

A researcher in a yellow fire jacket stands and explains his research in a burned over section of hilly prairie.

Sedimentary sleuths

K-State biological and agricultural engineer Trisha Moore is leading a project to test the effect of water injection dredging on sediment levels in the Big...

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Classroom to the cosmos

The Wildcat Space Program is giving K-State students the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and tackle the real-world challenges of building satellites...

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'A seat at the table'

Through her research on rural veterinary success, Caroline Wingert is preparing for a career leveraging local conversations to inform system-wide change.

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The science of spring burning

Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.

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Elevating K-State impact

One of Wildcat Scholar's core components, Symplectic Elements, is now live. The system brings all next-gen land-grant work happening across campus into a connected,...

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No Y in fungi

Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning,...

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Small talk, big impact

Sarah Fenn, master's student in kinesiology, is developing a toolbox that doctors can use in speaking with women and helping them reduce their risk for major...

A female graduate student in a lab coat and a woman in an exam chair pose for a portrait inside an exercise lab.

From the groundwater up

Kansas State University researchers are taking a closer look at how groundwater quality could shape the future of agriculture in south-central Kansas.

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