September 27, 2019
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Beocat is the central 1xbet best casino website resource for multiple departments across campus, and is available to any academic researcher in Kansas and their partners under the statewide KanShare memorandum of understanding. Use of Beocat is free for professors and students in the state of Kansas. In addition to many users across the K-State campus, Beocat also is a resource for users from Wichita State University, Washburn University, Bethany College, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas and other institutions.
Beocat is supported by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, Office of 1xbet best casino website and Sponsored Programs and Information Technology Services. For more information on its use or a tour, contact Andresen at dan@k-state.edu or 785-532-7914.
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