Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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In agriculture, scientists believe they can develop nanoparticles that use one-tenth or fewer pesticides while reducing crop losses due to pests. K-State is leading that charge. Click the image to read the full Seek article.
News and research
K-State's 39th Truman scholar aims to address global food security
Adelaide Easter, senior in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership with minors in leadership and international agriculture, Salina, is Kansas State University's 39th Harry S. Truman scholar.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | April 24, 2024
Shared governance
Deadline update: Faculty Senate accepting applications for 2024-2027 faculty ombudsperson position
Faculty Senate is accepting applications for the 2024-2027 faculty ombudsperson position. The deadline for applications is May 9.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Faculty Senate | April 24, 2024
Events
Live Ideas hosting art contest
The Live Ideas Undergraduate Journal is hosting an art contest for all K-State undergraduate students. We welcome submissions of all types of art.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Eli Wilch | April 24, 2024
K-State Symphony Orchestra to present final concert April 25 featuring Stravinsky
Join the K-State Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at McCain Auditorium for a concert celebrating the elements of fire and water.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rachel Dirks | April 24, 2024
Meet Commander Nicole Mann: the First Native American woman in space
Consider a new perspective during Colonel Nicole Mann’s webinar from 1:45-3 p.m. Monday, April 29, in 1093 Fiedler Hall, hosted by K-State's Multicultural Engineering Program and Kansas Gamma, the local chapter of the Tau Beta Pi Honor Society.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Nick Divilbiss | April 24, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
Civil engineering student receives fellowship from Federal Highway Administration
A Kansas State University civil engineering student received a $10,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration as part of its Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | April 24, 2024
College of Health and Human Sciences RSCAD forum highlights student research, awards scholarships
The College of Health and Human Sciences recently hosted its annual Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity and Design, or RSCAD, Forum. Twenty-eight projects were presented by students from around the college.
Read full announcement | Submitted by College of Health and Human Sciences | April 24, 2024
Engineering honor society announces 2024 Saints of Engineering
The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has announced its 2024 Saints of Engineering.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | April 24, 2024
Technology
Phishing scam: 'URGENT: Suspected Exposure Incident Detected'
A new phishing scam email is circulating through several colleges and universities nationwide and even in Kansas. The email's subject line is "URGENT: Suspected Exposure Incident Detected." Do not fall for the scam or click on any links. Delete the email.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Information Technology | April 24, 2024
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
How you can make a difference in the world around you with K-State Olathe
If you've been wondering how you can make a difference in the world, you aren't alone, and K-State Olathe provides a variety of ways you can get involved and make a difference on both a local and a global scale.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Jones | April 24, 2024
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers needed for brain blood vessel research
Volunteers are needed for clinical research investigating brain blood vessel function across a diverse range of participants.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Britton Scheuermann | April 24, 2024