Conference Program Archive
2024 |
2024 KAS Annual Meeting Online ProgramPublished: 10-07-2024 |
| New This Year: Q&A Chats after Oral Presentations  We encourage you to talk with colleagues & presenters after each block of talks in your Section. We’ll have snacks set out in Hathaway 212 and in the Bradford lobby, after morning and afternoon sessions, so that you can chat informally. Find out more about your colleagues’ research, and tell people more about your own research. This is your chance to follow up on something you learned, and ask about something that sparked your interest! Graduate students will be your hosts for these chats and will make announcements in the sessions. New This Year: Participatory Postering  When you walk into a poster session, do you not know where to start? Let us help! When you enter the ballroom, we’re asking you to draw a couple numbers and visit those posters. Talk to presenters and ask them about their research. What are you curious to know more about? Ask a friendly question, or offer an idea. Science is a community process and advances with feedback & input from fellow scientists! Junior Academy  We welcome the Kentucky Junior Academy of Science -- middle and high school students have opportunities over these two days to interact with undergraduates, graduates, and faculty members. I encourage you to use this opportunity to guide the next generation of scientists towards their future scientific ventures. Please help support these budding scientists and welcome them to KAS and KSU!Melony Stambaugh Director, Kentucky Junior Academy of Science Program Coordinator, Kentucky Academy of Science KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. If you witness inappropriate behavior please notify a KAS staff person or officer. KAS has adopted a Code of Ethics, which applies to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers at any KAS-sponsored meeting, event, and workshop. Special Accommodations We are doing our best to plan and host an Inclusive Scientific Meeting. KAS is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility. If you have a suggestion or concern please share it with a KAS staff person or officer. Gender Neutral restrooms are available in the Academic Services Building. Mothers' Room is available in Hathaway 116. A Practice Room is available for presenters in Hathaway 126. Parents and other Guests - If you are not registered for the KAS meeting, we welcome you to make yourself comfortable in the food court/ bookstore area on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. You are also welcome to attend the Plenary Session on Friday at 4:15 pm which is open to the community. Land Acknowledgment We are gathering on land previously inhabited by the Shawnee, Osage and Cherokee people. For more information about the indigenous peoples of North America go to https://native-land.ca/ As a public historically Black, 1890 land-grant university committed to inclusive excellence, KSU proudly addresses the needs of diverse communities, including indigenous communities. This commitment is rooted in our history—from our modest beginnings as a normal school training African American teachers to our expansion as a land-grant institution with a mission under the Morrill Act to educate students barred from traditional educational opportunities. We acknowledge that indigenous peoples, including the Shawnee, Osage, and Cherokee, stewarded for generations the land upon which KSU sits. As a land-grant institution, we honor and respect the enduring relationship between these communities and the land. KSU remains steadfast in its commitment to responsibly stewarding the land and actively supporting narratives that honor indigenous and minority voices throughout our region’s past and present. Campus Map & Floor Plans KSU campus map (parking is highlighted in green) Hathaway Hall floor plan Student Center floor plan ParkingSigns will direct you from the main entrance to KSU's campus.Aerial photo of parking areas Parking map shows parking areas in green Friday: Please park in the Exum lot, at the entrance to campus, or the lot below Academic Services Building. Signs will direct you from the main entrance to KSU's campus. Saturday: Please park in the Exum lot, at the entrance to campus, or either lot above or below the Academic Services Building. From the farther Exum lot it's approximately a 10 minute walk to the Student Center. If you would like assistance, Golf Cart shuttles will be available throughout the day. Connecting to KSU Wireless SSID: KAS / Password: Welcome2KSU! Go into your device settings, then to Wi-Fi, and select the KAS network, and then enter the password to connect. Food Coffee & light breakfast will be available both days. If you ordered a box lunch, it will be available to pick up Friday or Saturday from 11:45 -1pm on the 1st floor of the Student Union. Box lunches will be delivered to Friday workshops The Student Center 2nd floor Food Court (+coffee shop) is open Friday for lunch, but not Saturday. The Cafeteria is on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. The Reception Friday evening event features substantial hors d'oeuvres. The Saturday Business Meeting includes Lunch. Photo contest Share your creativity in the Annual Meeting photo contest!  With a phone in every pocket, we’re all photographers now! Please help us share the excitement and action during the 2024 KAS Annual Meeting and let your creativity shine by sharing your conference photos to social media. You’ll win $50 if your photo is judged as the meeting’s best! You can join the contest by posting photos on Facebook, X-Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #KASMeeting2024 . Post them by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. You’ll find KAS on X-Twitter with the handle @Kyscientists. On Instagram, we’re kentuckyscience. Find us on Facebook under: Kentucky Academy of Science. |
2023 |
2023 KAS Annual Meeting Online ProgramPublished: 10-04-2023 |
Junior Academy Collaboration It is very exciting to have the Junior Academy joining us for the second year. It is especially gratifying for this to happen here at my alma mater - Go Norse! We have created this opportunity for middle and high school students to see the work of undergraduates, graduates, and faculty members. I believe that it is important to begin making connections to the type of research that interests us and to the people who are doing that research. Let us use this opportunity to guide the next generation of scientists towards their future scientific ventures.The support we receive from KAS is invaluable and the mechanism that makes this collaboration happen. Please help support these budding scientists and welcome them to KAS and NKU! Melony Stambaugh Director, Kentucky Junior Academy of Science Program Coordinator, Kentucky Academy of Science KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. If you witness inappropriate behavior please notify a KAS staff person or officer. Special Accommodations We are doing our best to plan and host an Inclusive Scientific Meeting. KAS is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility. If you have a suggestion or concern please share it with a KAS staff person or officer. Gender Neutral restrooms are on the Student Union (3rd floor) and Griffin Hall (2nd Floor) Mothers' Room is available in Student Union Room 106 A Practice Room is available for presenters in Griffin Hall 318 Land Acknowledgment We are gathering on land previously inhabited by the Hopewell, Adena and Fort Ancient mound-builder peoples, and claimed by Shawnee and Cherokee tribes. For more information go to https://native-land.ca/ Campus Map & Floor Plan NKU Campus Map Student Union Floor Plan ParkingIf you are driving please park in the garage on Kenton Drive across from the Student Union.Connecting to NKU Wireless In the NKU Student Union and Griffin Hall: SSID: KAS Password (case sensitive): KAS!0149 Go into your device settings, then to Wi-Fi, and select the KAS network, and then enter the password to connect. This is configured only in the Student Union building and Griffin Hall. If you move around the building, you may need to reconnect to the wireless (and re-enter the password). NKU Wireless in other buildings: The normal Norse_Guest wireless will still be available elsewhere on campus. Use the KAS Wireless in the Student Union or Griffin to create an account in Norse_Guest and use the KAS wireless to obtain your login credentials. Food Coffee & light breakfast will be available both days. If you ordered a box lunch, it will be available to pick up Friday or Saturday from11:45 -1pm on the 1st floor of the Student Union The Student Union 3nd floor Food Court (+ coffee shop) is open Friday for lunch, but not Saturday. There is no food or beverage available for purchase Saturday on campus. The Newport Aquarium Friday evening event features a Taco Bar. If you ordered Pizza & Salad for lunch Saturday show your nametag at Room 102 in the Student Union The Saturday Business Meeting includes Lunch Other NKU campus dining options Photo contest Share your creativity in the Annual Meeting photo contest!  With a phone in every pocket, we’re all photographers now! Please help us share the excitement and action during the 2023 KAS Annual Meeting and let your creativity shine by sharing your conference photos to social media. You’ll win $50 if your photo is judged as the meeting’s best! You can join the contest by posting photos on Facebook, X-Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #KASMeeting2023 . Post them by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. You’ll find KAS on X-Twitter with the handle @Kyscientists. On Instagram, we’re kentuckyscience. Find us on Facebook under: Kentucky Academy of Science. |
2022 |
2022 KAS Annual Meeting Online ProgramPublished: 10-10-2022 |
| Junior Academy Collaboration Greetings! You may have noticed that some of the scientists attending the KAS meeting this year look a bit younger than what we usually see. The good news is that the Kentucky Junior Academy of Science students are now joining with us as we have combined the KJAS spring meeting with the KAS fall meeting. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students to see college students and faculty in action and help to guide them in their future scientific research. We have been assisted this year by Morehead State University’s Center for STEM+eXcellence in making new connections to local middle and high school students and teachers. Many of the workshops this year are a direct result of this amazing partnership. We at KAS are so grateful to Jen Carter and her dedicated team for developing a fantastic program for our Junior Academy scientists! We want to thank everyone who is supporting the Junior Academy and encourage you to make them feel welcome. Melony Stambaugh Jen Carter Director, Kentucky Junior Academy of Science Director, Center for STEM + eXcellence Program Coordinator KAS KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. Special Accommodations We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available on the first floor of the ADUC building A Mothers' Room is available in room 319 of ADUC A Practice Room is available for presenters most of the day Friday, and Saturday morning in room 320 A Quiet Room is available in Room 322. Getting Around Morehead Campus Map ADUC floor plan ParkingPlease place your KAS parking pass in your front window and park in one of the designated areas on the parking map
KAS Parking MapConnecting to MSU Wireless Instructions for macOS or iOS Food If you ordered box lunches, they will be available Friday in ADUC on the 3rd floor, and Saturday in Button Auditorium. The ADUC 2nd floor Food Court is open Friday for lunch. There is a Starbucks on the 1st floor of the ADUC building. The Rock Dining Hall is open Thursday until 10pm; Friday 7-10am, 11am-3pm, 4-8pm; Saturday 11am-8pm. Breakfast - $7.50 Brunch, Lunch, Dinner - $9. The Rock is about a10 minute walk from ADUC. Photo contest Share your creativity in the Annual Meeting photo contest!  With a phone in every pocket, we’re all photographers now! Please help us share the excitement and action during the 2022 KAS Annual Meeting and let your creativity shine by sharing your conference photos to social media. You’ll win $50 if your photo is judged as the meeting’s best! You can join the contest by posting photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #KASMeeting2022 . Post them by 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. You’ll find KAS on Twitter with the handle @Kyscientists. On Instagram, we’re kentuckyscience. Find us on Facebook under: Kentucky Academy of Science. |
2021 |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2021Published: 09-08-2021 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. Find our complete KAS Code of Ethics at our website |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2021Published: 09-08-2021 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. Find our complete KAS Code of Ethics at our website |
Junior Academy Program 2021Published: 04-02-2021 |
2020 |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2020Published: 10-09-2020 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. Find our complete KAS Code of Ethics at our website All times published in this program are Eastern Time |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2019Published: 04-22-2020 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available ..... Mothers' Room is available ...... A Quiet room is available ....... Vans or other Transportation Assistance are available between buildings and to and from the parking areas. EKU campus map |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2019Published: 04-22-2020 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available on MAC Science Building 5th floor Mothers' Room is available on MAC Science Building 3rd floor A Quiet room is available on the lower level of the MAC Science Building Vans or other Transportation Assistance are available between buildings and to and from the parking areas. Berea Campus map |
Junior Academy Program 2020Published: 04-10-2020 |
| Virtual event April 18, 2020 |
Junior Academy Program 2020Published: 04-10-2020 |
| Virtual event April 18, 2020 |
2019 |
Junior Academy Program 2019Published: 04-15-2019 |
| April 27, 2019 at Kentucky State University |
Junior Academy Program 2019Published: 04-15-2019 |
| April 27, 2019 at Kentucky State University |
Junior Academy Program 2019Published: 04-15-2019 |
| April 27, 2019 at Kentucky State University |
2018 |
Online Program, 2018Published: 10-03-2018 |
Poster presentations are Friday from 3-6 pm and Posters will all remain in place through Saturday. Oral Presentations are Friday from 1:15-3 pm and Saturday 8am-4pm |
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KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2019Published: 11-30--0001 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available on MAC Science Building 5th floor Mothers' Room is available on MAC Science Building 3rd floor A Quiet room is available on the lower level of the MAC Science Building Vans or other Transportation Assistance are available between buildings and to and from the parking areas. Berea Campus map |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2019Published: 11-30--0001 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available on MAC Science Building 5th floor Mothers' Room is available on MAC Science Building 3rd floor A Quiet room is available on the lower level of the MAC Science Building Vans or other Transportation Assistance are available between buildings and to and from the parking areas. Berea Campus map |
KAS Annual Meeting Online Program, 2019Published: 11-30--0001 |
KAS Code of Conduct The Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary professional environment that cultivates scientific discovery and understanding. Thank you for contributing to our advancement of science by behaving professionally, respectfully and collegially at all times. We want to make this meeting welcoming and accessible for you! Please let us know what you need. Gender Neutral restrooms are available on MAC Science Building 5th floor Mothers' Room is available on MAC Science Building 3rd floor A Quiet room is available on the lower level of the MAC Science Building Vans or other Transportation Assistance are available between buildings and to and from the parking areas. Berea Campus map |
2018 |
Junior Academy Program 2018Published: 05-09-2018 |
| April 28, 2018 at Kentucky State University |
Junior Academy Program 2018Published: 05-09-2018 |
| April 28, 2018 at Kentucky State University |
Junior Academy Program 2018Published: 05-09-2018 |
| April 28, 2018 at Kentucky State University |
Junior Academy Program 2018Published: 05-09-2018 |
| April 28, 2018 at Kentucky State University |
2017 |
Online Program, October 30, 2017Published: 10-04-2017 |
Poster presentations are all on Friday Oral Presentations are all on Saturday |
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