Capitol Graduate Research Summit

The Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) is an annual showcase of research conducted by graduate students from Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and Wichita State University. Participants share their research posters with state legislators and the public. Outstanding presentations are selected for award presented by the participating institutions and BioKansas.

2025 Capitol Graduate Research Summit

The 2025 CGRS will be held in the spring. The exact date and details are forthcoming.

2024 presenters recognized for outstanding research

Jaymi Peterson
PhD student in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health
Effects of pH and wet cooking on sorghum starch digestibility, phenolic profile, and cell bioactivity
Ramona Weber
PhD student in Health and Human Services specializing in Kinesiology
Effect of dietary nitrate supplementation on tumor oxygenation.

Read the Capitol Graduate Research Summit press release for more information about the award recipients.