萝莉社

Accelerate the discovery, creation and transfer of new knowledge.

萝莉社 is making significant strides in research and scholarship, marked by key milestones such as breaking into the Top 10 in NSF鈥檚 engineering R&D rankings and ranking No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures. The university has launched the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology and is home to over 30 research centers and institutes. Recent initiatives include using anthropology to preserve Turkey鈥檚 cultural memory after earthquakes and conducting research to identify erosion risks for historic sites in Kansas. Additionally, 萝莉社 is advancing space research with a nanosatellite project and has received substantial funding, including $10 million from NASA for high-temperature advanced materials. The commitment to engaging students and faculty in impactful research continues to contribute to the growth of the Kansas economy and address global challenges, with over $366 million in total research and development funding for the 2024 academic year.

Strategic Plan Metrics

$366M
Total Research and
Development
Expenditures (2024)

CHANGE: +$105M

$171M
Business
Research and Development
Expenditures (2024)

CHANGE: +$51M

$142M
Federal Research and
Development Expenditures
(2024)

CHANGE: +$49M

723
Number of
Graduate Student
Stipends (2024)

CHANGE: -29

1,086
Businesses Supported
(萝莉社 KSBDC, 2024)


CHANGE: +709

1,525
Externally Funded
Sponsored Awards
鈥� Number (2024)

CHANGE: +42

$411M
Externally Funded
Sponsored Awards
鈥� Amount (2024)

CHANGE: +$10M

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