Engineering Extension at Kansas State University offers information services and technical education in the areas of energy and the environment. Here you will find information on our staff and services. Our vision, mission and values statement will tell you more about how we feel about the work we do.

The people who staff Engineering Extension bring years of education and experience to their work in making the latest technology available to Kansans. View our staff here.

The energy component of Engineering Extension provides targeted information dissemination, educational outreach, and technical/engineering analysis for energy consumers.  Energy efficiency and energy conservation for both residential and commercial/industrial entities is a key area of focus.  Another major focal point of Engineering Extension is the practical, prudent, and sustainable evaluation and utilization of renewable energy resources such as biomass, wind, and solar as alternative sources of energy. 

Through the Pollution Prevention Institute, specialists provide businesses with direct assistance by conducting on-site visits where specific technical, regulatory, and economic opportunities are evaluated. Fact sheets, pamphlets, and manuals introduce Kansas businesses to pollution prevention techniques that can minimize wastes in their manufacturing processes, and information needed to keep them in compliance with environmental regulations.

The Kansas State Indoor Radon Grant Program is responsible for managing and conducting various radon projects. Information presented here includes courses, fact sheets, contact information, etc., related to radon issues in homes and public buildings.