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View from the Hill: WKU opens center devoted to aging sciences
Sep 21st, 2018
With a dramatic shift in the aging population in the coming decades, the Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging will put WKU students on the front lines of researching ways to deal with aging challenges.
Read MoreGuthrie announces grant for project at Kentucky Museum
Aug 21st, 2018
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced Tuesday (Aug. 21) that the National Endowment for the Humanities is awarding $50,000 to the Sustainable Environment Planning Project at the Kentucky Museum.
Read MoreWKU researchers part of study on irrigation's impact on precipitation
Aug 13th, 2018
WKU meteorology students and a Kentucky Climate Center scientist have been gathering data this summer in Nebraska as part of the Great Plains Irrigation Experiment (GRAINEX), a National Science Foundation-funded research project.
Read MoreKentucky Climate Center receives grant to develop Drought Early Warning System
Aug 8th, 2018
The Kentucky Climate Center at WKU has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System to develop the Kentucky Drought Early Warning System.
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Guthrie announces WKU research grant for Bingocize project
Jul 25th, 2018
Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Wednesday that the National Institute on Aging at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding a $417,398 research grant to WKU for the Bingocize project.
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View from the Hill: Gatton Academy research on aging and perception
Jul 5th, 2018
Approximately two dozen Gatton Academy students are conducting research on campus this summer. WKU's Amy Bingham takes us inside a lab focusing on aging and perception in the View from the Hill.
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Guthrie announces WKU mental health research grant
Jun 7th, 2018
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced Thursday that the National Institute of Mental Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding a $413,400 research grant to WKU.
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10 teachers selected for 2018 National STEM Scholar Program
May 29th, 2018
Ten middle school science teachers from eight states have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program that provides advanced training for the teachers of aspiring scientists.
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WKU professor says Trump's cancellation of summit no surprise
May 24th, 2018
Today's cancellation of a U.S.-North Korea summit by U.S. President Donald Trump is no major surprise, according to Timothy Rich, associate professor of Political Science at WKU.
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SKyTeach master teacher receives national UTeach award
May 24th, 2018
Rico Tyler, master teacher with WKU’s SKyTeach program, received the Outstanding Master Teacher Award this week at the 2018 UTeach Conference in Austin, Texas.
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WKU launching Molecular Biotechnology major this fall
May 18th, 2018
A new Molecular Biotechnology major is the next step in the evolution of the genetics program in WKU’s Department of Biology. The new major will begin in the Fall 2018 semester.
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Professor reports to UNESCO on Mammoth Cave/WKU partnership
May 16th, 2018
University Distinguished Professor of Hydrogeology Chris Groves has returned from Paris, France, where he reported on activities of the Mammoth Cave Area Biosphere Reserve at the headquarters of UNESCO.
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WKU senior's 'Icelandic Sketches' to premiere at Earth Day concert
Apr 17th, 2018
As part of WKU Choral Activities’ Earth Day concert on April 22, the WKU Chorale will present the world premiere of "Icelandic Sketches: Stories of Climate, Tourism and Change," a composition by senior Jason Fox of Russellville.
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Stone crabs add powerful bite to Gatton Academy senior's research project
Apr 6th, 2018
Gatton Academy senior Olivia Bickett is working on a research project with WKU Biology Professor Steve Huskey to quantify the pressure produced by a stone crab’s crusher claw.
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Pulaski & Fulton partners support sites for Kentucky Mesonet at WKU
Apr 5th, 2018
After reaching agreements with community partners, the Kentucky Climate Center will install and operate a Kentucky Mesonet station in Pulaski County and make upgrades to the Mesonet station in Fulton County.
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WKU FUSE grants facilitate innovative research
Mar 29th, 2018
WKU continues to distinguish itself in the field of research, this time with the Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) grants.
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View from the Hill: Students prepare to present at research conference
Mar 23rd, 2018
WKU’s position as a student-centered, applied research institution will be on full display at this weekend’s 48th annual Student Research Conference. Amy Bingham talks to some students about what they are presenting in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU's 48th Annual Student Research Conference March 24
Mar 14th, 2018
More than 350 students will present at WKU’s 48th Annual Student Research Conference on March 24 at Downing Student Union.
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WKU CHNGES partners on karst groundwater education project in Texas
Feb 28th, 2018
Faculty members in WKU’s Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES) have partnered with Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance in Texas to develop a karst groundwater education campaign.
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Geography professor completes 12th around-the-world educational tour
Feb 20th, 2018
Dr. David Keeling, Distinguished University Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Geology, returned recently from his 12th circumnavigation of the planet, completing a three-week around-the-world tour of Asia, Africa and South America.
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