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People with Purpose: Prathap Parameswaran

Feb. 2, 2026

Using his passion for sustainable engineering practices, Prathap Parameswaran is advancing resource recovery research, turning wastewater into an opportunity for environmental progress.

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Prathap Parameswaran, wearing lab goggles, a long-sleeve button-up shirt and blue latex gloves, holds up a rain gauge to inspect its contents. In the blurred background, there is a grassy area, a small body of water and a farming operation.

From connection to concept: Join Water Wednesday on Feb. 11

Jan. 28, 2026

February’s Water Wednesday will feature a condensed, hands‑on activity that will have participants engage in structured, collaborative conversations that encourage cross‑disciplinary...

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Explore innovative water solutions during Water Wednesday

Jan. 14, 2026

The Kansas Water Institute will host the first Water Wednesday of 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Hale Library, Room 181.

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