KU campus viewed to the south from the perspective of Potter's Lake

The Merrill Advanced Studies Center

The Merrill Advanced Studies Center is a catalyst for scholarship on disabilities and policies that shape university research. Our conferences and publications establish new directions and build collaborative projects in both science and policy. 

We believe that no single discipline can unravel the complex issues surrounding the causes and treatment of human disabilities. At Merrill scientific conferences, world-class experts often meet as a group for the first time and establish new directions for interdisciplinary research. These collegial partnerships set the stage for nationally-competitive projects.

25 Years of Merrill Research Retreats

  • "I express deep gratitude to benefactors Virginia and Fred Merrill for their support, making this series of retreats possible, and extend my appreciation to the presenters and participants for their effort and time." -Dr. Mabel L. Rice

Merrill Research Retreat Participants 1997-2022

Impact

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Conferences and Retreats since 1993
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participants
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white papers, books and proceedings