<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/09/ksu-researcher-wins-napa-thesis-competition.php" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>09/08/2025</pubDate><title>Kentucky State University Researcher Wins NAPA 3-Minute Thesis Competition</title><author/><summary>Students from universities across the country recently participated in the highly competitive 2025 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.</summary><image><img src="" alt="Placeholder"/></image><caption/><description>Students from universities across the country recently participated in the highly competitive 2025 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, organized by the Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of America (NAPA). Kentucky State University Research Associate Sandeep Airee earned First Place in the event. Airee’s presentation, “Healthy Soils and Clean Water in Kentucky,” addressed one of agriculture’s most significant challenges: balanci...</description></item>