Kansas THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering. BY THE NUMBERS Kansas in FY 2016 $35 Million: NSF funds awarded 35th: National ranking in NSF funds 6: NSF-funded institutions 126: NSF grants awarded 3: NSF research centers/facilities “Research universities have a special role in higher education and our society. The scholarship and creative works of our faculty members not only inform their teaching but also contribute to our well-being and prosperity.” − Bernadette Gray-Little, Chancellor, University of Kansas EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN KANSAS Researchers in the Kansas State University Medical Component Design Laboratory used NSF funding to develop supplemental sensors for ingestible-pill technology that monitor the health of livestock, protecting against disease outbreaks. NSF-sponsored researchers at the University of Kansas are using “chaperoning” proteins, which allow the examination of difficult-to-observe proteins, to better understand the anthrax toxin. A team of NSF-funded researchers at Kansas State University have incorporated a nanomaterial called FAST-ACT into an air filter cartridge that breaks down corrosive and odorous drywall chemicals responsible for respiratory illness and damage to buildings. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation INVESTMENT IN SCIENCE = INVESTMENT IN KANSAS University of Kansas ranks in the top 85 academic institutions nationally in research and development expenditures.1 50,000 Kansas residents work in science and engineering occupations.1 Over 1550 masters and doctorate degrees in science, engineering, and technology was awarded in 2013.1 Kansas companies received $51 million in venture capital in 2014.1 Kansas has about 6,200 high technology businesses that employ 149,000 people.1 NSF-funded research contributed to the generation of 4,177 patent awards in Kansas between 2000 and 2009. 2 1 Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 NSF 2 R&D Dashboard Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org

Kansas Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research fellowships. Kansas received $4 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016. THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come. EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN KANSAS The Noyce Teacher-Leaders for Western Kansas project at Fort Hays State University is developing STEM teachers for rural Kansas communities. The Biotechnology Education for Kansas program at Manhattan Area Technical College aims to prepare students with the skills needed to be successful technicians in biotechnology research laboratories. The Wichita State University Great Expectations: Engineering Kansas Scholars program offers scholarships to help talented low-income students, particularly women, minorities, and students from underserved urban schools, earn engineering degrees. The Emporia State University-sponsored Early Career Symposia at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Education Communications and Technology provided an avenue for early career scholars to receive mentoring from established researchers. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation “Kansas is building a solid foundation to grow a STEM-literate workforce and is investing in the future intellectual capital of the state.” − Paul Adams, Former President, Kansas Association for Teachers of Science “In fact, 20% of our overall university budget is funded by extramural support obtained directly from faculty research grants. That funding typically comes from outside the state, significantly enhances the educational experience, and frequently results in knowledge that enhances the State economy.” − Kirk H. Schultz, Former President, Kansas State University Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org