University of Kansas
LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 University of Kansas students received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. One of those students is from El Dorado.
Students apply for UGRAs by writing a five-page research proposal under the guidance of a mentor. Faculty reviewers evaluate the applications based on the merit of the applicant’s proposal and a recommendation from the mentor.
The Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships is now accepting applications for 2025 summer and fall semester UGRAs; applications will be accepted through March 30. Online guidance and individual advising appointments are available to help students prepare strong applications. More information can be found on the UGRA webpage.
Kansas who received awards for spring 2025 are listed below along with year in school (by credits), hometown, major, project title, mentor and mentor’s department. A complete list of recipients is available online.
Evan Barkus, senior, of El Dorado is studying physics & astronomy
His project is titled “The Effects of Filament Environments on Stellar Masses and Star Formation Rates,” mentored by Gregory Rudnick who is in the physics & astronomy department.
