Developing Scholars Program

Developing Scholars Program What is DSP? DSP offers underrepresented students research projects with faculty mentors.

For over 25 years, K-State's Developing Scholars Program has helped fulfill K-State’s land grant mission by increasing access and broadening participation in undergraduate research. Students will receive academic, social, and financial support while participating in the discovery and creation of new knowledge at Kansas State University. The program provides structured, faculty-supported opportunit

ies for selected students who typically have not been well represented in higher education in Kansas. If you are a student who has been historically underrepresented and are interested in doing research with faculty, you are strongly encouraged to apply. Students will be involved in a seminar course for each semester of their first year. During subsequent semesters, students will be required to attend lectures and follow-up discussions at monthly meetings. What does DSP do?
• Fosters mentoring and tutoring relationships among students
•Involves your families, as appropriate, in your academic endeavors.
• Organizes annual mini-conferences to share your research accomplishments with others.
• Encourages high levels of success throughout your studies and beyond.
• The Developing Scholars Program staff is trained to assist with a variety of study skills and to monitor your progress.

Congrats to Viv! 💯💯💯
04/09/2026

Congrats to Viv! 💯💯💯

K-State is thrilled to celebrate Viv Nguyen being selected as a 2026 Goldwater Scholar. The Barry Goldwater scholarship is awarded to outstanding sophomores or juniors who are studying mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering and who intend to pursue a research career. Viv is a member of the Developing Scholars Program from Dodge City and works in the lab of Dr. Suprem Das.
Only 454 students were selected nation wide. Viv becomes the 84th Goldwater Scholar in K-State's history. Congrats, Viv! 🎉

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Congrats, Clemente!
03/11/2026

Congrats, Clemente!

The Distinguished Young Alumni program annually recognizes two K-State graduates who are excelling in their professions and contributing to their communities.

For Clemente Jaquez ’08, a 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni Award, the honor meant a validation of his time at K-State.

Developing Scholars Program 🤝 Southwest Kansas Dr. Rensing just returned from a DSP recruitment trip. So many talented s...
02/06/2026

Developing Scholars Program 🤝 Southwest Kansas
Dr. Rensing just returned from a DSP recruitment trip. So many talented students and dedicated champions of student success!

01/15/2026

Next up in our Wildcat Wins series:
Silvio Liu, a biological systems engineering major and Developing Scholar, is second author on a research publication about improving soil water retention using biosurfactants. This research is critically important to improve agricultural water use efficiency. Congrats, Silvio!

To read the article and find out more about the Hansen Biointerface Lab, see the links in the comments

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So many amazing mentors that nurture our Developing Scholars!
11/22/2025

So many amazing mentors that nurture our Developing Scholars!

The Developing Scholars Program wouldn’t be possible without fantastic mentors!
11/21/2025

The Developing Scholars Program wouldn’t be possible without fantastic mentors!

We love seeing former DSP mentees, like Emma Brace, become impactful mentors for others! ❤️
11/08/2025

We love seeing former DSP mentees, like Emma Brace, become impactful mentors for others! ❤️

11/07/2025

Huge congrats to Lauren Seybold who won BOTH the best undergraduate student poster award AND the people’s choice award at the Kansas Association of Mapper’s conference last month. Lauren is an Environmental Science major and Developing Scholar working with Dr. Louthan.

We are so excited to be sharing space with the K-State McNair Scholars on the 3rd floor of Hale library outside the Grea...
10/27/2025

We are so excited to be sharing space with the K-State McNair Scholars on the 3rd floor of Hale library outside the Great Room!

10/21/2025

Congrats to the incoming Developing Scholars!

"The Developing Scholars Program exemplifies how K-State empowers undergraduates to engage in meaningful research that shapes their futures and strengthens communities," Hans Coetzee, vice president for research said.

"Through their work, these students create new knowledge that fuels innovation, supports economic vitality, and helps solve real-world challenges across Kansas and beyond."

Read more in comments.
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Yay, congrats, Yami!
09/25/2025

Yay, congrats, Yami!

Huge congrats to Yamileth Choate, who is both a Developing scholar and a Rise Up Scholar! 🎉

Last night, K-State’s College of Business hosted its 8th Annual Corporate Partner and Student Networking Event, where 100 students connected with companies that support the college. During the awards portion of the evening, Yamileth Choate was named Mentee of the Year through the Executive Mentor Program! 👏

Join us in congratulating Yami on this incredible achievement and wishing her the best of luck at the All-University Career Fair today! 💜

Always great to run into a former Developing Scholar, Jesus Becerra, who is thriving in graduate school.
09/04/2025

Always great to run into a former Developing Scholar, Jesus Becerra, who is thriving in graduate school.

The Data Blitz is today (Thursday) in the Union courtyard until 1pm. So inspiring to talk to students working toward a cure.

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