News archive
2019
Microscope image recognized in international contest
Biology professor publishes new textbook on landscape ecology
Biology professor receives Joseph Grinnell Award from American Society of Mammalogists
Tobler awarded K-State Excellence in Engagement Award
The American Ornithological Society honors Alice Boyle with the 2019 Marion Jenkinson Service Award
Keith Gido named a 2019 Kansas State University Distinguished Professor
Doctoral student earns Sarachek fellowship for outstanding academics, research
Biology professor and graduate student selected for first K-State science communication awards
Biology professor honored with Fisheries Excellence Award
Jeroen Roelofs recognized as Professor of the Week
Division of Biology faculty member attends Alan Alda Center science communication workshop
2018
World's largest scientific society names James Guikema a 2018 fellow
Mosquito immunity research gets boost from network science with $2.8 million NIH grant
K-State researchers receive nearly $1 million to study carbon cycle science in tallgrass prairie
Two doctoral students earn 2018 University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards
Biologist awarded $542,060 to study population changes in Kansas birds
Guikema Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony Sept. 7
John Blair named director of Konza Prairie Biological Station
Outstanding academic and research work at the doctoral level earns three students Sarachek awards
Memorial service scheduled May 5 for James Guikema
Gates Cambridge selects first Kansas State University student for international scholarship
Graduate students presenting Kansas-related research at Capitol Graduate Research Summit
2017
A $1.8 million NIH grant to help tiny gene regulator research at Kansas State University
Two Kansas State University students named finalists for prestigious national scholarships
Bite on this: Kansas State University researcher finds alligators eat sharks
Kansas State University researcher receives one of 30 new NSF EPSCoR fellowships
Morgan to join National Science Foundation as a rotating program director
Gov. Brownback to sign proclamation marking 50th anniversary of Division of Biology
Kansas State University awarded $2.65 million to study water, plant and soil microbiomes
Konza Prairie receives NSF funding to upgrade bison grazing experiment
Assistant professor in Division of Biology named fellow of the American Ornithological Society
Loss of 350 miles of Great Plains streams causing changes in aquatic food web
Biology professor helping military fight skin cancer
A tale of two fishes: Biologists find male, female live-bearing fish evolve differently
Dodds receives Society for Freshwater Science Award of Excellence
Going viral: Biology student to use national fellowship to study baculovirus
Soon-to-be university graduate mentors fifth-grader for winning state science fair project
Kansas State University continues to lead effort to battle citrus greening
Undergraduate students study yeast ribosomes to reveal a fundamental process of cancer formation
Goldwater Foundation recognizes four Kansas State University students, undergraduate researchers
Ten graduate students earn scholarships at campuswide research forum
Six Kansas State University educators receive Presidential Awards for outstanding work
Doctoral student's research on 'good' virus may one day help with treating bad diseases
Doctoral student's research looks at cause of neurodegenerative disease
K-State students honored for bioscience research posters, presentations at annual K-INBRE symposium
Konza Prairie Biological Station director discusses why preserving prairies is vital to world
Rollie J. Clem receives statewide mentoring award
Study of Arctic shrews, parasites indicates how climate change may affect ecosystems and communities
2016
Feathered fathers and mothers have diverse parenting arrangements, according to research in Nature
Ecologists publish research on soil's potential to increase the Earth's CO2
Biologists win national publication award from The Wildlife Society
Three doctoral students earn 2016 University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards
Division of Biology researchers awarded U.S. Department of Education Grant
Dodds named inaugural fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science
National Science Foundation supports research on the effects of climate variation on tropical birds
Ecologists advise an increase in prescribed grassland burning to maintain ecosystem, livelihood
Environmental educator shares five facts about bison, the new US national mammal
Biologists find key to myxoma virus/rabbit coevolution
Biology graduate student receives prestigious postdoctoral fellowship
Genetics help fish thrive in toxic environments, collaborative study finds
Three graduate students named winners at statewide research summit
2015
Kansas State University researchers develop cell line to study obesity, other diseases
Dodds recognized for contributions to aquatic sciences
Two K-State biology students place highly at Sigma Xi research conference
$4.2 million NSF grant helps biologist gather large-scale river measurements
Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for research and teaching
Nippert selected as distinguished alumnus by ecology program
$1.85M NIH grant funds virus research, identifying poxvirus threats
Division of Biology faculty named National Academies education fellows in life sciences
Biology graduate student wins award at national meeting
Collaboration of citrus greening researchers begins 5-year plan to save citrus
Two K-State faculty receive scholarships for international collaboration
Division of Biology undergraduates recognized for outstanding achievements
Three doctorate students rewarded with prestigious Sarachek award
Patented compound kills various human pathogenic fungi, may improve human health
Blair named Ecological Society of America Fellow
2015 Conquest Magazine showcases K-State cancer research
Gido receives Tinkle Research Excellence Award
Two students earn honors from the National Science Foundation
Graduate student to attend Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Researchers find 'affinity switch' for proteasome assembly process in cells
K-State students earn honors for presentations at annual K-INBRE bioscience symposium
K-State biology graduate student wins Konza Prairie Volunteer Award
Researchers introduce macrosystems approach to study stream ecology
2014
Nippert invited to speak at international symposium
Chapes presented with American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Founder's Award
Two Kansas State University professors receive Higuchi awards
Konza Prairie research program receives $6.76 million NSF grant renewal
Schrick's publication recommended for Faculty of 1000
Greater prairie chicken research leads to great award
Water research tackles growing grassland threat: trees
Multimillion dollar grant benefits statewide research program, K-State faculty, students
Conference proceedings show partnerships key to protecting tallgrass prairies
Students divided on ‘studio’ format of Principles of Biology
New initiative combines arts and sciences to study the prairie
2013
U.S. Malaria Cases Increase with International Travel
Four university researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Research treats the fungus among us with nontoxic medicinal compound
Wind power does not strongly affect greater prairie chickens, seven-year study finds
NIH fellowship helps researcher fight malaria, understand mosquito immunity
Academy of Science speaker to talk about food webs, water quality
2012
Super glue: Tests show that adhesive could improve safety of lasik eye surgery
Successful science students: Biology students receive departmental award for academic success
A commitment to education: Four faculty members named newest University Distinguished Professors
Advancement in rank: Faculty earn promotions, tenure
Outstanding teaching, advising, leadership earn six faculty members Presidential Award
A commitment to education: Four faculty members named newest University Distinguished Professors
Advancement in rank: Faculty earn promotions, tenure
Students from Overland Park, Wichita advance to Truman Scholarship finals
Time of Year Important in Projections of Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems
2012 Goldwater scholarship nominees share interest in research
Friends of the prairie: couple's gift supports educational programming for kids on Konza
Guiding the way: Konza Prairie seeks docents, offers lifelong learning
2011
Roaming research: Bison on Konza Prairie fuel experiments to restore prairie ecosystem
Grounded research: Prairie soil may provide answers to countering climate change
Fruitful results: Survivor fights cancer with insects
KSU studies snake's ability to clone itself
Shine and Shade, a Column by Elizabeth Dodd
Bison Studies Helping Researchers Understand Grasslands
Biology professor publishes edited book on grouse biology
Thinking big about water quality: K-State leading continental-scale research
Oceans away: Landlocked location doesn't stop student from seeking marine biology career
Exhibit: The Konza Prairie: Earth, Wind and Fire! 1971-2011. September 6 through December 23, 2011, 5th Floor, Hale Library
Tasting in the tallgrass: fundraiser at Konza Prairie to aid graduate student research
Learning secrets of world's most common organic compound driving research for biofuels
Ecological genomics links future with past
Sandercock gives plenary lecture at international conference on migratory birds
Earth's grassland laboratory: Researchers Unlock the secrets of nature at the Konza
Fruitful results: Survivor fights cancer with insects
K-State institute blending sciences
In the beginning: Ecological genomics program links future with past at molecular levels
Trauma Drama: K-State professor researches drama queen of immune system
University biologist Susan J. Brown named fellow of the Entomological Society of America
K-State. Our State: Research tackles effects of dredging on Kansas fish and river habitats
Biting back: Research could lead to mosquitoes being susceptible to diseases they transmit
Advancement through education: K-State community contributes to state's scientific history
Wichita biologists advance research careers of three grad students with fellowship, travel awards
Goldwater scholarship helps K-State junior continue studying his favorite subject: science
K-State sophomore wins 2011 Udall Scholarship; two students earn honorable mentions
New unit leader selected for the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Scholarship nominees announced
Four students nominated to receive prestegious Goldwater Scholarships
K-State undergraduates heading to the lab to conduct cancer-related research
K-State begins new undergraduate research program
Prairie companions: Docents needed to show wonders of Konza Prairie
Want to improve water quality? Think small: professor taps into headwater streams for cleaner water
New program offers undergraduate research opportunities in ecological genomics