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Bringing space down to Earth
Aug. 14, 2026The International Space Station has landed in Kansas — virtually, at least. K-State Salina students partnered with the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson to create...
Playing for the prairie
Aug. 12, 2026Inspired by the Kansas prairie, K-State undergraduate researcher Lauren Seybold’s LeafSpan board game has middle schoolers explore climate science through...
Tick talk
Aug. 12, 2026Do ticks jump? Will I get Alpha-gal syndrome from a tick bite? While tiny in size, ticks raise a large number of questions. Cassandra Olds breaks down the facts...
People with Purpose: Erika Geisbrecht
Aug. 10, 2026As a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Erika Geisbrecht is helping to answer some of science's biggest questions — while...
People with Purpose: Kim Coy
Aug. 3, 2026For Kim Coy, supporting students goes far beyond the classroom. Through thoughtful gestures, meaningful connections and a commitment to making every visitor...
A cooler kind of capsaicin
Aug. 3, 2026Could the chemistry behind chili peppers help protect the heart—without the burn? Doctoral student Nik Carpenter is studying a capsaicin-inspired compound...
Pushing the limits
July 29, 2026Reese Greenlee, K-State assistant professor of architecture, is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to see if it can provide affordable, adaptable and...
People with Purpose: Rob Sanders
July 27, 2026Through guidance, encouragement and practical support, Rob Sanders is a trusted career-readiness resource for students.
Alaska in focus
July 24, 2026K-State students traded the Kansas plains for Alaska’s rugged landscapes this summer for Alaska in Focus. Through wildlife photography, spontaneous interviews...
People with Purpose: Katie Thompson-Laswell
July 20, 2026Katie Thompson-Laswell is preparing future educators and caregivers to build healthier childhoods and stronger communities.
