Capitol Graduate Research Summit
The Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) is an annual showcase of research conducted by graduate students from Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and Wichita State University. Participants share their research posters with state legislators and the public. Outstanding presentations are selected for award presented by the participating institutions and BioKansas.
20th annual CGRS
March 22, 2023
State Capitol Building, Topeka
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
K-State Presenters
Nicholas Gallivan
PhD student in Psychology
Americans express blind optimism for overcoming climate change
Tucker Graff
MS student in Grain Science
Grain sorghum as a sustainable ingredient in aquatic feed – grinding and processing energy studies
Olivia Haley
PhD student in Horticulture and Natural Resources
There’s a photon in my water! The application of ultraviolet light technology to enhance the safety of agricultural water on Kansas fresh produce farms
Lindsay Howard
PhD student in Human Ecology specializing in Couple and Family Therapy
Effectiveness of a brief filial therapy model on child, parent, and relationship outcomes
Rachel Keen
PhD student in Biology
Impacts of woody encroachment on grassland water yield
Endy Lopes Kailer
PhD student in Agronomy
The complex relationship between native mycorrhizal community and phosphorus addition in commercial mycorrhizal inoculant effectiveness
Kamilyah Miller
PhD student in Pathobiology
Surveillance of Echinococcus multilocularis in coyotes in Midwest United Stated
Lindsay Morris
PhD student in Physics
Physics in the field: Application of field-deployable ultrafast laser to measure agricultural significant gasses
Mayra Perez-Fajardo
PhD student in Grain Science
Impact of cricket protein powder addition on wheat dough properties and bread quality
Shiseido Robinson
MS student in Industrial Engineering
Printable conducting layered materials for electronic and energy applications