Research at KU

A recent report shows more than 7,000 @UnivOfKansas research-funded employees leveraged their experience to build careers from 2011 to 2023 — and nearly 40% found jobs in Kansas. 🌻 Read below how Jayhawks forge careers that bolster communities. ⬇️ rockcha.lk/iris-2025

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Research at @UnivOfKansas takes on the world’s issues and delivers results. Here are just a few award-winning examples. Click to read more + subscribe to Created by KU, launching soon.👇 publicaffairs.ku.edu/research25

GLP-1 medications could help smokers quit, according to early studies. Yet a @KUMedCenter study found that many people who are otherwise eligible for the weight-loss drug are less likely to receive a prescription if they also smoke. Read more below. kumc.edu/about/news/new…

Researchers at the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory are working with Kansas high schools to help students train smarter and avoid injury. Read more about the work below.👇 news.ku.edu/news/article/n…

KU School of Social Welfare researchers received a $3.75 million grant to implement a partnership designed to promote responsible fatherhood by fostering healthy relationships in 5 northeast Kansas counties. Read more at the link below. news.ku.edu/news/article/n…

Comparing tree rings from inside Native American reservations to those just outside the areas provides evidence that Indigenous tribes long used prescribed burns to manage local ecosystems, according to research co-authored by a @UnivOfKansas professor. news.ku.edu/news/article/k…

Last month, @UnivOfKansas researchers began using external funding to: — improve traffic control in work zones — manage sediment in Tuttle Creek Lake — develop sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing — and much more! View new awards: rockcha.lk/new-awards

We're thankful for all the @UnivOfKansas researchers who have navigated this year with flexibility, resilience and grit. Despite the unpredictability in an ever-changing world, Jayhawks made discoveries that benefit the people of Kansas and beyond. ❤️ 💙 🌻

Meet the November 2025 Unsung Hero of #KUResearch, Kayla Dye, whose proactive approach at @KUEcoResearch improves research. Read the full story below. ⬇️ research.ku.edu/news/article/f…

Read the full Q&A to learn more about Stiller's work: rockcha.lk/stiller

Fieldwork can be challenging at times. "Fieldwork becomes challenging when the weather is simply unbearable: Hot, humid days with clouds of mosquitos can make even the most beautiful sites difficult to focus on. Rural transportation in Korea also adds complexity," Stiller said.

Fieldwork is essential to new discoveries. @UnivOfKansas researchers gather data from rivers, prairies, glaciers, archives + more. Our #KUFieldWorks series highlights what this looks like in practice. 👇

A group of KU faculty, postdocs, graduate students and technicians discovered a human gene plays a role in regulating interferon, part of the body’s innate immune system. The discovery could help create new treatments for autoimmune disorders and viruses. news.ku.edu/news/article/r…

An AI firm's report suggests that less than 2% of conversations are about relationships, but a @UnivOfKansas communication studies professor says the report fails to capture the nuances of relationship-building language involved in chatbot communication. cnbc.com/2025/10/06/ope…

Joel Mendez, assistant professor of @KUSPAA, found that KC's fare-free bus policy has the potential to enhance mobility and quality of life, particularly for people from historically marginalized communities. news.ku.edu/news/article/s…

Researchers at @KUMedCenter examined ER data and found that asthma-related visits were substantially higher on days when a thunderstorm took place. Past research has suggested that strong thunderstorm winds can distribute pollen and mold. gizmodo.com/thunderstorms-…

Nominations for the University Scholarly Achievement Awards are due by Dec. 15. These awards recognize up to 4 mid-career @UnivOfKansas faculty members for significant scholarly, research or creative contributions. Learn more at the link below.👇 usaa.ku.edu