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Support for Kansas NSF EPSCoR is provided by the National Science Foundation under Award Nos.

Kansas NSF EPSCoR (KNE) is a Federal/State partnership designed to promote scientific progress in states that have traditionally received lesser amounts of National Science Foundation research and development funding. The KNE office is located at the University of Kansas, and funded projects are based at Haskell Indian Nations University, Kansas State University, the University of Kansas and Wichi

ta State University. Currently, Kansas NSF EPSCoR is comprised of two initiatives, each funded separately by different NSF awards:
- Climate Change and Energy: Basic Science, Impacts and Mitigation, in which more than 60 scientists at Kansas State University, the University of Kansas and Wichita State University are researching climate change and also biofuels and solar energy. A challenging summer research program for Haskell Indian Nations University Students is also part of this project.
- Imaging and Controlling Ultrafast Dynamics of Atoms, Molecules, and Nanostructures is a collaborative project with Nebraska researching how light interacts with matter and ultrafast molecular processes on the order of a millionth of a billionth second, or one femtosecond. EPS-0903806 and IIA-1430493 and matching support from the State of Kansas through the Kansas Board of Regents.

05/22/2026

Doug Byers, assistant director of Kansas National Science Foundation EPSCoR, and KU graduate student Ali Khaleghinia are attending the 2026 EPSCoR Annual in New Orleans this week!

The EPSCoR Annual Summit brings together project researchers, students, regional leaders, and staff from 28 EPSCoR jurisdictions to share their research, leading practices, and stories about their work.

Byers was also joined by Bala Natarajan, a co-leader for the Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructures Driven by Social Equity (ARISE) project.

Likewise, Priyanka Gautam, Prudhviraj Dhanapala, Adithya Melagoda, and Rahul Madbhavi were in attendance. Their attendance highlights the impact of research and valuable collaborations nationwide.

05/01/2026

🌟Earlier this month marked the 3rd Annual ARISE Symposium, which brought together leaders and learners from across Kansas to boost community resilience! 🌟

ARISE (Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructure driven by Social Equity) is an initiative focused on finding ways to help Kansans rebound faster from large-scale disasters.

It was a privilege to have ARISE researchers, students, staff, postdocs, and educators from The University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University and beyond!

Thank you to everyone who shared their insights, time and passion to make this year’s symposium a success!

02/26/2026

Speaking up for science!

Kansas NSF EPSCoR Director Belinda Sturm traveled to D.C. this week to meet with Kansas congressmen about how investing in science is a sound and necessary investment for our nation’s future.

She was joined by several colleagues, including Doug Wright and John Stanford from KU Medical Center, and Sue Lunte and Doug Byers from the University of Kansas.

02/13/2026

Celebrating the Kansas Data Science Consortium (KDSC) for Love Data Week! 📊❤️

KDSC is a collaborative group that represents colleges and universities across Kansas to engage students in real-world data analysis and expand access to data science education.

So proud to celebrate the enthusiasm and dedication of KDSC!

02/08/2026

🗞️ Article Feature🗞️

How a Tabletop Role-Playing Game Teaches Resiliency

A group from the Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center (EFC) and museum staff at the University of Kansas joined together in outreach to help communities learn more about infrastructure and research through a tabletop role-playing game.

“The purpose of the tabletop game was to introduce these concepts of resiliency,” (John) Colclazier (program manager for EFC) said. “Not just prepared or unprepared, but [how to deal with] unexpected events that your city has to respond to, the relationship between all of these different departments, and how resources compete with each other.”

Read the full article from the link in our bio!

01/31/2026

Over the past few weeks, our program coordinator has been diligently recruiting students across Kansas for the Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program, connecting with communities and showcasing this exciting opportunity.

This exciting summer research opportunity gives undergraduates the opportunity to investigate a variety of topics regarding community disaster resilience.

Applications are still open. Apply today!

01/03/2026

ARISE Webinar ⭐️

Resilience Intelligence for Natural Hazards: AI-Enabled, Community-Centric Planning Under Uncertainty

Join us on Jan. 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with guest Milad Roohi, an Assistant Professor at the Charles W. Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

This presentation will introduce a vision for Resilience Intelligence to support AI-enabled decision-making for communities facing multi-hazard uncertainty. Additionally, the presentation will address critical challenges in data availability, model development, and validation, among other topics.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about resilience intelligence for natural hazards with the use of AI.

Register on the KU NSF EPSCoR website!

11/07/2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program! REU is a nine week summer undergraduate program focused on community-engaged research for disaster resilience.

This program aims to safeguard human and physical infrastructure against disasters with methods that center community needs and value local knowledge. REU allows students to be a part of research at one of three universities in Kansas (Kansas State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University), build professional skills and receive a $7,000 stipend along with summer housing and a campus meal plan.

Students will have the opportunity to investigate:

- Disaster planning and preparation.
- Rural and urban infrastructure challenges and solutions.
- Resilience of water, energy, and transportation systems.

This is an amazing opportunity to help students gain team-based research experience while learning new skills such as analyzing data and engaging with communities in research.

Apply now!

Additional information can be found on the REU webpage.

09/02/2025

After interviewing 21 local officials and analyzing data from a statewide survey, a new study by EPSCoR researchers in Kansas uncovered distinct concerns for rural and urban officials.

The University of Kansas Wichita State University
https://nsfepscor.ku.edu/news/article/new-study-reveals-infrastructure-concerns-among-kansas-local-leaders

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