K-State Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research-SDUR

10/07/2026

Recently, students in the Developing Scholars Program had the chance to tour some of the amazing labs here on campus!
Pictured above is a tour of the Biomanufacturing Lab and Training Facility🔬Dr. Lisa Wilken connected with scholars and provided a big picture overview of some of the work done in this lab. The lab seeks to support the advancement of diagnostics, prophylactics, and therapeutic countermeasures!
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If you find yourself interested in beginning your undergraduate research journey and don’t know where to start, reach out to SDUR by emailing us at [email protected] or by visiting us at Hale, room 336.

08/25/2026

Start your school year off on a chic note! Come visit us in Hale room 336 to learn more about undergraduate research and nationally competitive scholarship opportunities!

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08/18/2026

Interested in paid work that includes research? 🔬

Open Publishing Exchange (OPE) is looking to hire for 3 positions in the library, which could provide such an opportunity to a K-State student. There is room to develop independent projects, build presentation skills, and chance for publication!

Students who are interested should look at the job postings via Handshake by typing in the position title.

📸 photo credit: PGAV Architects

08/13/2026

We have the honor to celebrate the work of Lauren Seybold 🌿

A Lawrence native, Lauren has dedicated her undergraduate research experience here at to environmental science. She shared some of her thoughts with K-State today, stating, “Climate action starts with an education public,” a sentiment which is reflected in the creation of LeafSpan. 🍁

LeafSpan is a board game designed with the purpose of encouraging middle school-aged students to learn more about climate change. Specifically, the game focuses on the life of Kansas wildflowers 💐🌻🌸 Students are challenged in the game by facing the struggles these Kansas wildflowers face in real life. The goal is to survive just long enough to produce seeds - a goal of all wildflowers in Kansas and beyond.

Lauren developed the game by using data from the annual Wildflower Walk (which is held annually by Friends of the Konza Prairie).

We are also abundantly thrilled to share that Lauren is a dedicated Developing Scholar, which is a program we here at SDUR are proud to host. 💜

To learn more about Lauren’s work, please read the K-State Today article posted about her work, which was published on August 12th, 2027 by author Emily Boragine.

Congratulations on your hard work coming all this way, Lauren! 🎉

08/12/2026

Interested in being paid for plant ecophysiology research? 🧫🪴

The Nippert Lab is looking for an interested student to work 10 hours a week at $10/hr (with a potential for increase). Start date is flexible.

This position is suitable for students who are passionate about plants and biochemistry! Inquires should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line of “Nippert Lab Inquiry”

07/09/2026

school cafeterias just got a little boost, thanks to researchers here at 🧁💜
Kansas produces ~1/2 of the ENTIRE nation’s sorghum crop, which is an important key to producing more whole grain foods. 🌾
These students, who are part of the bakery science and management program, have been working with state-level and industry entities to develop a breakfast muffin with sorghum as the first ingredient.
Now that’s research that makes an impact!
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Read more about their story by checking out Alyssa Storm’s story on

06/30/2026

Congrats Dr. Zuniga! We love to see Developing Scholars Program alums soaring after graduation.

Congrats Dr. Michael Jonathan Zuniga on the completion of your medical residency!

06/29/2026

The Kim Insect Ecology and Spiesman Pollinator Labs are looking for undergraduate researchers! Full time or part-time availabilities over the summer and opportunities to stay for the fall semester. Reach out to Dr. Kim for questions ([email protected]). 🐝

06/24/2026

From Manhattan to Thailand 🌏🧪

Annika Lindt, a senior at K-State went from the to with USAC Summer Study Abroad & Research Internship - Khon Kaen Thailand.

Her research examines liver fluke eradication, specifically exploring why some regions respond more effectively to interventions, and how a newly emerging subspecies of Opisthorchis viverrini could reshape transmission patterns, reservoir hosts, and public health strategies.

She shared, “I have really enjoyed working in a collaborative environment with researchers from all around the world. It is also so impactful to visit the communities and see real world progress that comes from the work our lab has done/is currently doing.”

Thank you for sharing your story, Annika!

If you are interested in having your summer research featured here, check out the link in our bio!

04/16/2026

Just one week to go until the Undergraduate Research Symposium! Come support our wonderful Wildcat undergrad researchers as they show you the latest and greatest in their ongoing studies!

The virtual version of our symposium booklet, featuring all of our presenters and their abstracts, is now available. Check it out on our website- link in bio!