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Project Will Harden 5G Wireless Communication Networks for Military Use with $5 Million From NSF
A new push to strengthen security of 5G wireless communications networks for use by the U.S. armed forces will be centered at the University of Kansas.
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With New $11.35m NIH COBRE Award, KU Center Continues Fight Against Infectious Diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic is an awful reminder of the “perpetual” public health challenge of infectious disease. In addition to emerging contagions, the world also faces a decline in effectiveness of antibiotics for both human and animal health.
NSF ESPCOR Grant Will Advance Manufacturing of Renewable and Recyclable Plastics
Plastics are an indispensable part of today’s society. These nimble polymers help keep foods fresh, cars safe, arteries clog-free and have countless other uses. But the benefits come at a cost.
New $1.25 Million Grant Enables Investigation Into Vital Role of Sex Hormones in Tissue Repair
LAWRENCE — Our ability to heal and regenerate new tissue after an injury has much to do with biological sex.
At-Home COVID-19 Test Developed at KU Moves Toward Production
With the United States facing another surge of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant, an at-home test for the virus developed by researchers at the University of Kansas is moving toward commercial production. The aim is to launch the product in early 2022.
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.
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.