Bulk solids labs help businesses refine processes, increase efficiencies
Exciting developments – and construction – are happening at the Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center, where the Process Lab is taking shape. This state-of-the-art lab will house industrial equipment that can be used for additional testing capabilities and hands-on training. Work with industry is already underway despite construction, with companies using the center's Material Properties Test Lab services to refine their manufacturing operations.
"We've set ambitious goals for our campus, including strategic growth, improving the student experience, bolstering innovation and supporting engagement with our many stakeholders," said Ben Wolfe, K-State Olathe dean and CEO.
Read moreabout these goals — and updates on progress.
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K-State alumni invited to June Leadership Luncheon
Join us for a celebration of networking, learning and K-Staters in business at the 2025 K-State in KC Alumni Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 5.Kevin Honomichl, P.E., president of BHC, a national civil engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, is the keynote speaker. Attendees will learn how his value of leadership is built into the culture of BHC and the impact it has made on their growth and success.
Calling all animal health professionals: 2025 conference registration now open
The Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference is back this fall with emphasis areas in biologics, pharmaceuticals and nutrition. Join us for a three-day, in-person event on Sept. 16-18 to learn in-demand skills and strategies for efficiently moving through a product's lifecycle. Connect with industry experts, enhance your professional skills and engage with representatives from the FDA, USDA, AAFCO and AFIA. Review last year's conference highlights for a taste of what will be offered at the conference.
Congratulations to Claire Barnhart, master's degree student in horticulture - urban foods systems, on a successful defense of her thesis! Her focus was on conserving soil moisture in high tunnels in order to maintain soil health.
Students, faculty and staff from K-State Olathe's Sensory and Consumer Research Center attended the STAR in Sensory Nudges Conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This event was organized by University of Arkansas Sensory Science Center and provided a great opportunity to visit with colleagues in the industry and academia while attending presentations. Gongshun Yang presented his dissertation work, “Exploring the perception of freshness in home care scents through sensory and psychological dimensions,” which was completed in collaboration with Takasago International.
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