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Five researchers stand on Native lands with grass and big sky vista around
Researchers from three universities in Kansas gather together to strengthen partnerships and plan next steps.
Student stands next to research poster
Meet Jacinda Wood, one of 18 college students who spent last summer conducting resilience research in Kansas through the ARISE Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Group of workshop attendees
Held October 2-3 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the workshop brought together researchers from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky.

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EPSCoR-funded consortium deciphers apprenticeship data, strengthening Kansas workforce strategy

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship is tapping into over two decades of data, thanks to the ARISE project and researchers at the University of Kansas.

Researchers at KU launch new Kansas Flood Mapping Dashboard

For Jude Kastens, who grew up on a farm in northwest Kansas, rainfall always was serious business. Although flooding wasn’t as big a problem in his hometown as in central and eastern Kansas, it was “always memorable” when heavy rain caused local streams to swell from their banks into surrounding river valleys.

Jason Bergtold earns teaching honors

Jason Bergtold, K-State agricultural economics professor and ARISE project theme leader, wins two educator awards this year.

Researcher Spotlight: Amanda Hovious Explores How Libraries Can Impact Data Literacy

Last year, Emporia State Assistant Professor Amanda Hovious received a $50,000 First Award seed grant from Kansas NSF EPSCoR to investigate how public libraries can improve data literacy.

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