The History of
Kansas NSF EPSCoR
Kansas and NSF EPSCoR
Since its inception in 1992, Kansas NSF EPSCoR has supported collaborative initiatives in Kansas to improve research infrastructure. As a result Kansas scientists have become more competitive in acquiring federal funds from NSF and other federal funding programs, especially in areas critical to the state’s long-term science and technology priorities. NSF EPSCoR funds also provide for major investments in people, thus significantly impacting the creation of a well-educated, diverse workforce for the state of Kansas.
Kansas NSF EPSCoR Projects
RII Track-1:
2017 – 2022 (NSF Award No. OIA-1656006, Current Project) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plant, and Soil Systems across Kansas
Project Proposal, Strategic Plan and Internal Award Application Forms
2009 – 2017 (NSF Award No. EPS-0903806) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Phase VI: Climate Change and Energy: Basic Science, Impacts, and Mitigation Science
Project Proposal, Strategic Plan, Awards and Highlights
2006 – 2009 (NSF Award No. EPS-0553722) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Phase V: Building Research Infrastructure to Address Grand Challenge Problems in Ecological Forecasting and Biomaterials Design
2003 – 2006 (NSF Award No. 0236913) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Phase IV: Improvement of the Academic Research Infrastructure
1999 – 2004 (NSF Award No.9874732) PI: Thomas Taylor
Phase III: Improvement of the Academic Research Infrastructure
1995 – 1999 (NSF Award No. 9550487) PI: Theodore Kuwana
Kansas EPSCoR Improvement Program
1992 -1996 (NSF Award No. 9255223) PI: Theodore Kuwana
K*STAR Grant for Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in Kansas
RII Track-2 and RII Track-2 FEC
2020-2024 (NSF Award No. 2019603) PI: Amy Burgin
Aquatic Intermittency Effects on Microbiomes in Streams (AIMS)
2019 – 2023 (NSF Award No. 1920946) PI: A. Townsend Peterson
Marshalling Diverse Big Data Streams to Understand Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases in the Great Plains
2018 – 2022 (NSF Award No. 1826820) PI: Stephen Welch
Building Field-Based Ecophysiological Genome-to-Phenome Prediction
2016 – 2020 (NSF Award No. 1632892) PI: Edward Peltier
Improving Water Management, Treatment and Recovery in Oil and Gas Production
2015 – 2019 (NSF Award No. 1539105) PI: Bala Subramaniam
Catalysis for Renewables: Applications, Fundamentals and Technologies (CRAFT)
2014 – 2017 (NSF Award No. IIA-1430493) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Collaborative Research: Imaging and Controlling Ultrafast Dynamics of Atoms, Molecules, and Nanostructures
2009 – 2012 (NSF Award No. EPS-0553722) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Collaborative Research: EPSCoR RII Track 2 Oklahoma and Kansas: A cyberCommons for Ecological Forecasting
RII Cyber Connectivity (C2)
2010 – 2012 (NSF Award No. EPS-1006860) PI: Kristin Bowman-James
Prairie Light: Next Generation Networking for Mid-continent Science
RII Track-4
2019-2020 (NSF Award No. 1929187) PI: Gisuk Hwang
Tailored Flow Boiling Mechanisms Using 3D Printed Multifuncitonal Wick Structures
2019-2020 (NSF Award No. 1929147) PI: Hongyu Wu
Robust Matrix Completion State Estimation in Low-Observability Distribution Systems under False Data Injection Attacks
2018 -2019 (NSF Award No. 1833025) PI: Abigail Langston
Using Novel Applications of Luminescence Techniques to Evaluate Channel Mobility and Bedrock Valley Development
2018-2019 (NSF Award No. 1833087) PI: James Blakemore
Pulse Radiolysis Studies of H2 Generation by [Cp*Rh] Complexes to Characterize Design Rules for Improved Catalysts
2018-2019 (NSF Award No. 1833048) PI: Xianglin Li
Pore-Scale Transport Phenomena in Li-O2 Battery Electrodes Characterized by Nano-Tomography
2017-2018 (NSF Award No. 1738708) PI: Katie Mitchell-Koch
Electronic Structure Calculations to Characterize Mechanisms of Regioselective Additions to Olefins and to Advance P-31 NMR as a Reporter of Catalytic Intermediates
2017-2018 (NSF Award No. 1738757) PI: Jocelyn McDonald
Dynamic Live Imaging and Manipulation of Migrating Collectives Inside Tissues
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9/6/2017 KS EPSCoR sponsors KU Natural History Museum’s present to KU TRIO Talent MS students
8/30/2017 KS Elementary Teachers Learn About the Nature of Matter
8/24/2017 KS NSF EPSCoR extends AMO Outreach to MS Students attending ESU’s Scholars Program
8/2/2017 KS NSF EPSCoR Phase VI: Nanotechnology for Renewable Energy Faculty Receive NSF Award
7/17/2017 The EPSCoR Partnership receives NSF EPSCoR RII Track-2 Award
5/31/2017 Kansas EPSCoR Researchers and Teachers work together to on AMO Physics Curricular Connections
5/12/2017 Kansas State EPSCoR physicist uses X-ray lasers to create molecular black hole
5/3/2017 Kansas EPSCoR 2017 “Modeling the Unseen in the Physical Sciences” teachers present at KATS Camp
4/19/2017 Kansas NSF EPSCoR Director’s discovery featured in the DOE Office of Science Highlights
4/4/2017 KS High School Women attend the 2017 Women In Science Conference at the University of Nebraska
2/20/2017 Kansas State University hosts 2017 Kansas and Nebraska EPSCoR Collaborative Research Symposium
2/15/2017 2017 Kansas NSF EPSCoR Physics Teacher Workshop at Kansas State APPLY NOW
2/8/2017 KS EPSCoR Track 2 Researcher and KU Physicist, Dr. Hui Zhao, discovers a new bilayer material
12/5/2016 Faculty Collaboration with KU brings SERS Instrument to MidAmerica Nazarene University
11/21/2016 REU in AMO Physics at Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. APPLY NOW!
11/16/2016 KS EPSCoR TW Collaboration results in KS HS Acquiring Access to Cosmic Ray Detector
11/7/2016 Kansas EPSCoR AMO Physics Researcher Delivers Words of Encouragement to Hispanic STEM Students
11/1/2016 KU EPSCoR Track-2 REU Student Investigates Behaviors of Heterogeneous Catalytic Materials
10/26/2016 2016-2017 Community College Innovative Challenge Announced
10/20/2016 Funding opportunity: NSF EPSCoR RII Track 4 “EPSCoR Research Fellows”
10/13/2016 Kansas EPSCoR Researcher featured in KSU News Release
10/11/2016 The National Science Foundation and the National Nanotechnology Initiative Issue a Challenge
10/4/2016 KSU Distinguished Professor of Physics Creates works with FHSU Professor and Students
9/29/2016 Nebraska NSF EPSCoR Hosts the 2016 Kansas and Nebraska Track 2 Review
9/20/2016 University of Kansas and West Virginia University collaborate on Water Restoration Project
9/19/2016 Acclaimed Hydrologist to Speak Oct. 3 at Kansas State University about Global Water Supply
9/19/2016 Wichita State University Assistant Professor Awarded an NSF/ACI grant
8/17/2016 Update from the National Science Foundation’s SBIR/STTR Program: Fall 2016
7/1/2016 Nebraska student travels to Kansas State University to conduct summer research in AMO Physics
4/26/2016 KS Physics and Physical Science Teachers “Model the Unseen” with KS NSF EPSCoR AMO Researchers
2/9/2016 2015 KS NSF EPSCoR Teacher Workshop Participants Present at the 2016 KATS Conference
2/2/2016 Manhattan High School Student Explores Growing Nanowires
1/15/2016 Emporia State Partners with AVID Climate Initiative to Explore Aerosols
1/6/2016 Kansas EPSCoR Climate and Energy Exhibit travels to the Courtland Art Center
12/8/2015 2015-2016 Kansas EPSCoR First Awards Announced
12/2/2015 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity in AMO Physics
11/13/2015 EPSCoR Interjurisdictional Collaborative Funding Opportunity: FY 2016 RII Track-2 FEC
11/6/2015 Students Explore Fiber Optics at ESU Si Se Puede Hacer Ciencias y Matimaticas Program
10/22/2015 EPSCoR EOD Grant Provides KS Teachers with “STEM Education Through Sustainable Energy”
10/12/2015 NSF Track 2 Grant supports collaborative outreach to small college faculty
10/8/2015 KS and NE present Ultrafast Dynamics of Atoms, Molecules and Nanostructures Symposium
10/2/2015 KU Geography PhD Candidate and HERS Alum featured in Spring 2015 Edition of “Winds of Change”
9/14/2015 Teachers Explore Improving Climate Education at Fort Hays State University
9/10/2015 ESU collaborates with Flint Hills Technical School to “Energize” Students in rural region of Kansas
9/2/2015 NSF Awards a Kansas And South Carolina Research Collaboration Four Million Dollars
8/26/2015 “Fun in the Sun” with KU and Project CREATE
8/26/2015 KS NSF EPSCoR Phase VI funding opportunity – First Awards for Tenure Track Faculty
8/24/2015 New series of videos address growing water issues in Kansas
8/18/2015 FHSU student explores Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics at Kansas State University
6/22/2015 REU student explores the Chemistry associated with Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics at KU
6/15/2015 KS Physics Teachers Convene at KSU to study Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
6/12/2015 KS EPSCoR AMO Researcher encourages STEM interests through the EXCITE Summer Program
6/5/2015 HERS Student receives the NAPIRE Award
4/1/2015 NSF EPSCoR Track 2 Researchers Host Impressive Research Review
3/18/2015 CALL FOR WHITE PAPERS – Major Initiatives Research Infrastructure Improvement Track‐1
3/12/2015 Technology Tuesday at the Bioscience & Technology Business Center
2/19/2015 Science: Becoming the Messenger – Workshop at K-State
2/12/2015 KNE to Sponsor Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Students in Physics
12/23/2014 Webinar: SEES: Interactions of Food Systems with Water and Energy Systems
12/9/2014 KS NSF EPSCoR presents First Award Grants for Climate and Energy Research and AMO Sciences
12/8/2014 Faculty Receive EOD Grants Building on Kansas NSF EPSCoR Climate and Energy Research or AMO
11/19/2014 Research yields material made of single-atom layers that snap together like Legos
11/19/2014 KU, K-State field stations key sites in 30-year NSF project
11/14/2014 Soliciting Proposals: RII Track-2 Focused EPSCoR Collaborations
11/7/2014 KU to host Big 12 universities water workshop
10/27/2014 Konza Prairie research program receives $6.76 million NSF grant renewal
10/21/2014 Climate and Energy Museum Exhibit Travels
10/16/2014 Kansas Researchers Talk About Water and What It Means for the State
10/7/2014 Upcoming Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas to be held in Manhattan
10/6/2014 Going Green: KU students grow algae for biofuel, cleaner water
10/3/2014 KNE Welcomes New Education, Outreach and Diversity Coordinator
9/22/2014 Request for Proposals: Kansas NSF EPSCoR Education & Diversity Grants
8/25/2014 NSF announces the Community College Innovation Challenge
8/13/2014 Request for Proposals: Kansas NSF EPSCoR First Awards
8/8/2014 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application period is now open!
8/6/2014 Ultrafast laser technology research in Kansas, Nebraska receives NSF EPSCoR Track 2 grant
6/2/2014 Calling all Scientists and Engineers… Announcing The Vizzies!
5/9/2014 Early-Career Faculty Receive First Awards Building on Climate and Energy Research
5/6/2014 Climate and Energy: Education Outreach Activities Summer 2014
4/30/2014 Student’s Research SOARS to New Level
4/30/2014 Kansas Geographer Receives Fellowship to Co-author Book
2/19/2014 NSF CAREER Award Follows on KNE Funding
2/14/2014 New DOE EPSCoR Funding Opportunity for Kansas
12/19/2013 KNE First Awardee Finds Success
12/3/2013 Funding Opportunity for 2014 First Awards Announced
11/20/2013 CCM Faculty Present Seminars in Vietnam
11/14/2013 Climate Change Discussed at Community Events
10/14/2013 Students Represent Kansas EPSCoR at National Conference
9/11/2013 Kansas NSF EPSCoR Annual Meeting a Success
9/10/2013 New Faculty Receive KNE First Awards for Climate and Energy Research
9/6/2013 1 Kansas Farmer
9/6/2013 Hybrid Materials on Nanostructured Templates to Improve Lithium-ion Batteries
9/6/2013 Energy-Related Education Programs Benefit Kids and Scientists Alike
9/6/2013 Adaption Strategies for Grain Sorghum for a Varying Climate