Kansas State University will introduce a master's degree in securities studies in the fall 2006 semester. A doctorate program in securities studies will be inaugurated in 2007. This will be the first doctoral securities studies program in the nation.
The National Agricultural Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University is dedicated to protecting the nation's agricultural infrastructure through planning and training for threats, whether natural or intentional. The center coordinates interdisciplinary efforts in agricultural safety and security.
Tearing a cruciate ligament in the knee is not just something humans can do. Man's best friend also can sustain the injury. And, just like in humans, surgery may be the best option to repair the damage in dogs, according to a Kansas State University veterinary medicine professor.
Kansas has a new plan to help alleviate the critical shortage of large animal vets -- a nationwide problem. A bill approved by the Kansas Legislature and recently signed into law by Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will benefit veterinary students and rural Kansas communities, establishing the "Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas."
A book by a Kansas State University history professor has been recognized with the Jefferson Davis Award for distinguished book length narrative history from the Museum of the Confederacy.
Internet use has grown tremendously over the last few years -- about 95 million Americans have online access -- and current trends indicate a steady increase in consumers' willingness to make online purchases, according to research at Kansas State University.
A course at Kansas State University will explore serial killing. It has long existed but only recently has been popularized as a concern of the criminal justice system and the general public.
Kansas State University's Naomi Wood has been researching "The Chronicles of Narnia" for a long time. She is interested to see how various sensitive issues are handled in the upcoming movie version.
Even children as young as preschool-age can begin to learn the value of diversity, according to a Kansas State University instructor.
Akira Tokuhiro, a K-State associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, is combining two research areas, biometrics -- including facial expressions -- and robotics, to combat terrorism.
No one wants to be sued, but now educators who find themselves in that situation have a resource guide to help them be better prepared.
When it comes to your child's teacher, giving gifts that are simple and from the heart may be the most appreciated and appropriate, according to two elementary education experts at Kansas State University.
A Kansas State University specialist in intergovernmental relations called the recent hurricanes "an intergovernmental nightmare because the disaster's deadly embrace has thrown together a multitude of actors and elements of the federal system that are not accustomed to working together.
Serving in combat can affect the relationship satisfaction of military couples, according to preliminary results of a study by a Kansas State University professor.
A new faculty member is helping veterinary students understand some basics about pet loss and the grieving process, and to offer counseling to clients of Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Bill Dunn, a K-State associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, has been recruited by the Marines to develop a way to improve bomb detection without having to get in close proximity to suspicious containers such as cars, knapsacks, briefcases, etc., that may conceal explosives.
"Baby talk" may be cute for young toddlers, but if your child babbles for too long, there may be a problem.
Our modern society has created a culture in which it is easy to become sleep deprived. A Kansas State University professor said we have extended this problem to our elementary school children.
Homesickness, adjusting to a roommate and financial woes are just some of the problems new students may have to cope with as they adjust to college life, particularly during the first few weeks of school.
Using a patented design introduced by his professor, a K-State graduate student used a simple technique to improve the resolution of the gamma ray detector -- at a fraction of the cost of other techniques.
"Baby talk" may be cute for young toddlers, but if your child babbles for too long, there may be a problem. Linda Crowe, associate professor at Kansas State University, has tips for identifying if your child has a language delay.
Fireworks light up the night sky on Independence Day and have become as much a part of the July 4 ritual as American flags and cookouts. But behind the scenes, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.
When the thunder rolls and the lightning strikes, many pets become visibly frightened. Many pets, especially dogs, are fearful of thunderstorms. But pet owners can make the experience less traumatic.
In the past few years, television stations have begun to reformat their screen presentations to include scrolling screens, sports scores, stock prices and current weather news. These visual elements are all designed to give viewers what they want when they want it.
Kansas State University professor Chris Culbertson has been working with NASA to investigate how hazardous conditions in spacecraft cabins affect humans at the cellular level and how to lessen such conditions, thus allowing astronauts to work in a healthier environment.
A Kansas State University professor who trains students to be drama therapists has found that drama activities help -- temporarily -- people with Alzheimer's disease.
K-State physics professors are developing ways to deliver to their students "nearly individualized information" that allow them to communicate with their students and the students with each other digitally.
When it comes to experts, James Shanteau, psychology professor at Kansas State University, knows that it takes more than knowledge to be at the top. Shanteau is studying what it takes to be an expert and how teams can communicate more effectively.
Kansas State University President Jon Wefald has long hoped to bring visibility to the era of the Negro Baseball League and African-American achievement. For several years, Wefald has been lobbying to have a movie made on the topic. Recently, his lobbying efforts paid off.
A Kansas State University professor and former New York Times staffer is following his own advice. He's living cheaper, by moving from Manhattan, N.Y., to Manhattan, Kan., so he can retire early. He has written a how-to book on the topic.
Many factors influence a person's willingness to engage in minor moral and legal violations. A Kansas State University professor is studying this issue.
Recent high-profile incidents of husbands accused of murdering their wives might lead one to presume that such incidents are on the rise. In fact, they are not. A Kansas State University professor said such crimes are less common than in years past.
The most important thing for a teacher to remember is to avoid having a narrow view of what holidays represent. That's the suggestion from a Kansas State University expert who prepares new teachers to succeed in the classroom.
Executives who downplay ethics and values in their decision making may also be the ones who prefer extraordinarily high salaries for themselves.
In his debate with Sen. John Edwards Tuesday night, Vice President Dick Cheney speculated that the decrease in suicide attacks in Israel is related to the defeat of Saddam Hussein. Although some of Cheney's assertations in the debate have been called into question, this one might have some evidence to back it up.
Parents attending parent-teacher conferences should look for a child's areas of strength, areas of weakness and ways to help the child improve. That's the advice from Marjorie Hancock, professor of elementary education at Kansas State University.
Hurricane Ivan is delivering a wave of students from Grenada to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University.
Kansas State University researchers have discovered a novel and potentially inexhaustible source of stem cells isolated from the matrix of umbilical cords. These cells have a remarkable propensity to develop into neural stem cells.
The needs of girls and girls' experiences have been pretty much ignored in the juvenile justice system. That's the view of an associate professor of sociology at Kansas State University.
As the November presidential election approaches, political advertisements have increased in the media. Independent interest groups are having a big impact this year.
Whether you think Presidential debates are vital to deciding which candidate gets your vote or you think they're a waste of time, there's one thing most people agree on -- debates during election time have become an American institution over the past 25 years.
A new project led by Kansas State University will develop content and software to help the nation's emergency management personnel respond more effectively to an agricultural or zoonotic bioterrorist event.
The National Agricultural Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University planned and directed a simulation exercise to test how well the Kansas National Guard and federal military and civilian resources would cooperate in an animal health emergency.
Liberals and conservatives can now find someone who shares their political ideology on one of several political dating sites on the Internet. K-State professor Tony Jurich says these sites further polarize the United States.
The impact of negative ads will really filter into the judgments voters make.
Surgeons at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital this spring performed the first non-cemented total hip replacement in Kansas.
Behind the scenes of every 4th of July fireworks celebration, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen, metals and a whole lot of innovation.
Three researchers will help a newly formed coalition of food supply veterinary interest groups determine methods to ensure adequate veterinary involvement in the production of a continuing abundant supply of safe and wholesome food.
A student didn't just complain about the difficulties facing students registering for classes, he created a computer program to help make the process a little easier.
When a 63-ton M1A1 Abrams tank rumbles across prairie earth, it has an environmental impact on the plants, the soil, and the soil dwellers, too. What impact such tank training maneuvers have on the prairie is the subject of a new research project.
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