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Why burn?
May 20, 2026At Konza Prairie Biological Station, K-State researchers use prescribed burns to study and preserve one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems...
Sedimentary sleuths
May 15, 2026K-State biological and agricultural engineer Trisha Moore is leading a project to test the effect of water injection dredging on sediment levels in the Big...
Classroom to the cosmos
May 13, 2026The Wildcat Space Program is giving K-State students the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and tackle the real-world challenges of building satellites...
'A seat at the table'
May 12, 2026Through her research on rural veterinary success, Caroline Wingert is preparing for a career leveraging local conversations to inform system-wide change.
The science of spring burning
May 7, 2026Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.
Elevating K-State impact
May 6, 2026One of Wildcat Scholar's core components, Symplectic Elements, is now live. The system brings all next-gen land-grant work happening across campus into a connected,...
No Y in fungi
May 6, 2026Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning,...
Small talk, big impact
May 4, 2026Sarah Fenn, master's student in kinesiology, is developing a toolbox that doctors can use in speaking with women and helping them reduce their risk for major...
From the groundwater up
May 4, 2026Kansas State University researchers are taking a closer look at how groundwater quality could shape the future of agriculture in south-central Kansas.
What changes when the data gets personal
May 1, 2026A statewide conversation about teacher retention often starts with numbers. How many teachers are leaving? Where are shortages growing? Which districts are...