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Executive Leadership Team Applications
We are looking for the next group of student leaders to take KU Blockchain Institute to the next level. Students at any level of Blockchain knowledge are encouraged to apply, learning is part of the position!
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Startup Road Trip: Student-led KU Blockchain Institute has high-tech dreams with graduation nearing
Read about our founding team's journey and how we think about the future of the KU Blockchain Institute. We're recruiting for the next generation of leaders - reach out to our team to get involved!
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Cybersecurity Conference 2019
We hosted a Cybersecurity Conference at the Oread Hotel on October 18th, 2019 to hear speakers from IBM, Ripple Labs, FedEx, Lockheed Martin, the University of Arkansas, the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, and KU!
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Block Chalk Jayhawk
We focus on the interdisciplinary research, education, and development of blockchain technology at the University of Kansas.
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On Campus with Perry Alexander
AT&T Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Director of Information Telecommunications Technology Center
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Block Chalk Jayhawk
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On Campus with Perry Alexander
Professor of Electrical and Computer Science and Director of I2S, Perry Alexander has been noted for his work done through Blockchain. Read more below!
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Who We Are

The University of Kansas Blockchain Institute is a student-led technology initiative established under the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S). We strive to make Lawrence the technology hub of the Midwest through the interdisciplinary research, education, and development of distributed ledger technologies at KU. 

Research

The University of Kanas Blockchain Institute provides a platform for researchers, both faculty and student-led, to collaborate, publish work, mentor students, and educate curious minds. Contact our team at the Membership page if you would like to learn more about the resources and support our team can provide for blockchain related research projects.

Education

Our education initiative is designed to prepare students for the industries of tomorrow. We strive to create one of the best blockchain talent pools in academia. We host meetups, conferences, speakers, and ad hoc educational sessions to illustrate the future of industry and academia.

Development

The University of Kansas Digital Finance Conference was held on April 5th, 2019. Speakers from Ripple labs, C2FO, Liquifi, and others, shared insight from the Financial Technology industry.

The KU Blockchain Supply Chain Symposium was hosted at the Oread Hotel on October 26th, 2018. We hosted over 100 attendees including industry executives, working professionals, students and academics.