Commercialization of intellectual property developed by K-State accelerates the delivery of research results to the public . KSURF and the K-State Institute for Commercialization are excited to see our institution continue the trend of achieving record numbers of invention disclosures and the participation of new inventors.

We strive to make it easy for innovators to participate in this process. Explore our website to learn about the disclosure and commercialization process and submit your next innovation .

Questions? Contact KSURF at 785-532-5720 or [email protected] to discuss your innovations, sponsored research, and industry interest in your discoveries.

— Chris Brandt, KSURF president and CEO

Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030

The National Academies Press has released a consensus study report exploring the formidable challenges that will test the long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience of the U.S. food and agricultural enterprise. The report includes chapters on crops, animal agriculture, food science and technology, soils, water-use efficiency and productivity, data, a systems approach, and strategy for 2030.

Africa's Latest Ebola Outbreak Comes to a Swift End

An outbreak of the Ebola virus that began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in early May has been declared over by the country’s health ministry. ... the World Health Organization and other public-health bodies quickly gave the DRC support — including helping to deploy, for the first time early in an outbreak,  several thousands of doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine . Health agencies used a ‘ring vaccination’ strategy: they immunized contacts of infected people, and their contacts, as well as front-line responders. Data from the deployment of the vaccine, which is made by Merck, are being analysed for insights into its efficacy.

Leaky Pipeline for Women Scientists Dries Up After They Win First Big Grant

After they secure their first major research grant from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), women are almost as successful as men at netting further awards from the agency, according to an analysis published this week in  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . The study of almost 35,000 researchers that applied for NIH funding calls into question the commonly held belief that women leave science at a higher rate than men at all stages of their careers, which is often described as a leaky pipeline of talent.

AAAS Climate Communication Initiative to Highlight Local Responses

AAAS recently convened a group of experts to provide input on “ How We Respond ,” a new communication initiative that will share the diverse ways communities across the United States are using science to respond to climate change. The two-year project is intended to empower public and private sector leaders, community-based organizations, scientists and other stakeholders who can influence how climate change issues are factored into decision-making.

Trump Picks Entomologist to Lead U.S. Farm Research Programs

An entomologist with a corporate background is President Donald Trump's pick to head research programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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