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Bugging out
K-State professor spreads awareness on insects’ positive effect on food-security efforts Bugs in a burger are normally a health code violation waiting to happen. But what if bugs were used to feed our cattle — before the burgers hit the cookout? K-State professor and […]
A stanza-ing ovation
Well-versed K-State professor named 2025 Guggenheim Poet-in-Residence Monet. Van Gogh. Matisse. The world-famous Guggenheim Museum in New York City is filled to the brim with talented artists — and now Traci Brimhall, Kansas State University distinguished professor of English, is among them. While the […]
Corralling cattle disease
K-State researchers work to combat bovine pulmonary and respiratory diseases If you’re sinking your teeth into a juicy hamburger or steak, you’re likely enjoying the product of a Kansas ranch. To keep those beefy bites coming, K-State scientists are working to make sure cattle […]
Fuel of the future
K-State biochemists identify promising plants as potential sources for biodiesel energy. A world where your dinner and a diesel truck tank share the same ingredients may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Thanks to a discovery made by K-State biochemists, pennycress and camelina […]
Running the research game
K-State receives $7 million to impact the biomanufacturing industry It’s no secret that K-State enjoys leading the pack in research. As the university transitions into a next-generation land-grant institution, campus leaders have zeroed in on the next big area for research growth: biomanufacturing and […]
Hope for a high-tech future
K-State professors point to technology’s positive potential in new textbook Are you a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty type of person? If you’re the latter, a new book authored by three Kansas State University professors might just help you ditch the dystopian outlook. “Advanced Technologies […]
K-State engineers reach for the stars
Research team launches experiment to International Space Station With its icy trees and frost-covered fields, Kansas is no stranger to winter. While the Midwest faces its fair share of frigid conditions, its strategies to address the resulting damage are lacking. Now a team of […]
Tackling cybersecurity threats
K-State engineer to build nationally funded automated security software From global IT outages to regular ransomware attacks, the cybercrime landscape is quickly evolving — sometimes too quickly for software manufacturers to keep up. In a world where AI can be a dirty word, one […]
Trailblazers take flight
Women’s Air Race Team places among top teams in national competition Aviation is well known for being a male-dominated field. Because of this, K-State Salina empowers women in the field to soar — both in the air and the classroom. Most recently, the Women’s […]
Grave practices that grow grasslands
K-State fashion professor’s sustainable burial garments showcased in museum exhibit While many people who’re passionate about environmental practices look to composting or fighting carbon emissions, K-State fashion studies professor Sherry Haar has chosen a different medium: couture for coffins. Haar has dedicated her work […]