NCUR Spotlight

Megan Johnston

Mar 14, 2023

Megan Johnston Junior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major, Plant and Soil Sciences minor Research Mentor: Dr. Klaas van Wijk I enjoy research because.... "it gives me the opportunity to explore the unknown, as well as contribute to something much larger than myself. Undergraduate research allows me to uncover the molecular mechanisms that maintain plant health, which is crucial to the world's supply of food, fuel, and fiber."

Lauren Baur

Mar 14, 2023

Lauren Baur Senior, Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Ramkumar Annamalai I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to apply my classroom knowledge, collaborate with others, and think creatively to solve puzzles." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Luke McKinney

Mar 14, 2023

Luke McKinney Senior, Biology major, Pharmacology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Jamie Sturgill I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because I get to apply what I learn in the classroom. I get to learn in classes, and then return to the lab and apply that newly learned information." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Phocheng Ngy

Mar 14, 2023

Phocheng Ngy Junior, Agriculture and Medical Biotechnology major, Music Performance minor Research Mentor: Dr. Olga Tsyusko I enjoy research because.... "It allows me to utilize what I'm learning in my classes." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Parker Parrent

Mar 14, 2023

Parker Parrent Junior, Middle Level Education major with concentrations in Math and Science, Business minor Research Mentors: Dr. Cindy Jong, Dr. Jennifer Wilhem, and Dr. Molly Fisher I enjoy research because.... "I love seeing the intersections between the data from the education research I'm doing and my observations for my education courses, because I get to see some of that data in real life."

Kayla Horne

Mar 14, 2023

Kayla Horne Senior, Human Health Sciences major, Biology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Luke Bradley I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to delve into and learn more about topics I am passionate about." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Gretchen Ruschman

Mar 14, 2023

Gretchen Ruschman Junior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major, Microbiology minor Research Mentors: Dr. Carlos Rodriguez Lopez, and Dr. Patrick Hannon I enjoy research because.... "I have the chance to contribute to scientific discovery and explore my passion for learning beyond the classroom." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Gabija Ziemyte

Mar 14, 2023

Gabija Ziemyte Senior, Physics and Math major, English minor Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford I enjoy research because.... "it gives me an in-depth understanding of the physics that I'm most fascinated by. I get to see all the things I've learned about through classes and reading random articles in practice, and I get to see the consequences of these big new ideas in physics that have just recently started to be understood."

Caroline Youdes

Mar 14, 2023

Caroline Youdes Junior, Biology major, Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. Zhenheng Guo I enjoy research because.... "I’m always learning something new and I love getting to be part of something bigger than myself that could create a meaningful difference in lives within my own community and beyond." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Paul Schlowak

Mar 14, 2023

Paul Schlowak Senior, Economics major Research Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Rosa I enjoy research because.... "...it satifies human's natural craving for truth. By doing research, I can contribute a small part to understanding important socio-economic issues like inequality." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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