Kansas State University

In this issue

News and research

• Pavithra Prabhakar to lead on NASA grant to design certifiable, intelligent aerospace control systems
• Updated winter break hours for Weigel Library
• Computer science professor and postdoc partner launch online database on history of slavery
• Resilient families: K-State expert studies opportunities to build strength

COVID-19 university updates

• Reminder: Voluntary asymptomatic testing available for faculty and staff

Kudos, publications and presentations

• BRI director offers testimony to U.S. Senate committee
• Madaí Rivera serves as member of Gov. Kelly's Advantage Kansas Coalition
• Shireen Roshanravan recognized as Professor of the Week honoree
• Vara Prasad awarded International Agronomy Award from American Society of Agronomy
• Erin Yelland named associate editor of the Journal of Extension
• Wiafe receives $1,500 scholarship from national advocacy association
• ECE doctoral student recognized for his work at international conference
• Architecture students win scholarships in ninth annual MANKO Design Competition
• Fall 2020 Kim Dierks Tutor of Distinction selected

Technology

• ImageNow upgrade is complete
• Dec. 14: Microsoft Teams Essentials training

Campus construction and maintenance

• Throckmorton greenhouses service interruption notification

University life

• Leadership communication doctorate applications being accepted
• Audacity A Cappella at K-State spring semester auditions
• Chemistry Storeroom closed today