Showcase scholarly graduate work at Research and the State forum

K-State's annual Research and the State forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Regnier Atrium, in Regnier Hall.

As Kansas State University continues to boldly advance its mission as a next-generation land-grant institution, the research and scholarly work of graduate students and faculty reflects the university's strategy to serve the needs of Kansans.

Research and the State, an annual forum of graduate student research organized by the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council, is an opportunity to see this mission in action. The event offers an inside look into the cutting-edge research K-State graduate students and graduate faculty are conducting to better Kansas communities.

Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to present a poster of their graduate research. Registration is open and will close Oct 6.

Research and the State will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Regnier Atrium, in Regnier Hall. Registration details and additional information are available on the Research and the State website.

The forum provides a professional development opportunity for graduate students. Students can promote the value of their research, enhance their communication skills, build their resume, compete for a scholarship and explore interdisciplinary connections with fellow graduate students.

Ten graduate students who participate in Research and the State will be selected to represent K-State at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit held in the spring at the Capitol Building in Topeka. Presenters will share the importance of their work with state legislators and why it matters to Kansans.

The K-State and Manhattan community are invited to attend the forum and learn about how research being done at K-State is making a difference in Kansas.

Volunteers needed to shape future scholars

K-State faculty, postdocs, staff, alumni and community members are invited to volunteer as judges.

Volunteers serving as judges will play a vital role in helping graduate students develop their communication skills as they present complex research in ways that resonate with non-expert audiences.

Questions about Research and the State can be directed to the Graduate School at grad@k-state.edu or 532-6191.