NCUR Spotlight

Hena Kachroo

Mar 14, 2023

Hena Kachroo Sophomore, Biochemistry major, Physics minor Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford I enjoy research because.... "It gives me the chance to explore niche topics in a field I am interested in and apply what I have learned in the classroom to the real world." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Alexander Blevins

Mar 14, 2023

Alexander Blevins Freshman, Computer Engineering Technology major Research Mentor: Dr. Philip Lee I enjoy research because.... "Many aspects of my research may be able to help others, whether it is for an emergency plan of action or simply helping another researcher." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Lexi Nolletti

Mar 14, 2023

Lexi Nolletti Senior, Neuroscience major, Biology and Spanish minors Research Mentor: Dr. Rodgers I enjoy research because.... "It's incredible to see the real-world applications of what I do in a test tube or petri dish." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Caroline Murphy

Mar 14, 2023

Caroline Murphy Senior, Elementary Education and Psychology majors Research Mentors: Dr. Rebecca Krall and Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm I enjoy research because.... "I get to isolate specific problems in our world and start working toward solutions." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I applied for a research position advertised in my college."

Darcy Adreon

Mar 14, 2023

Darcy Adreon Senior, Biochemistry and Spanish majors Research Mentor: Dr. David Rodgers I enjoy research because.... "I get to make meaningful contributions to science while I am studying it." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I became interested in Biochemistry research after taking Chemistry lab courses."

Abraham Alhamdani

Mar 14, 2023

Abraham Alhamdani Junior, Neuroscience major Research Mentor: Dr. Julie Pendergast I enjoy research because.... "It allows me to make a unique impact on the world and my community." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "The ability to pursue and troubleshoot a novel question that has never been investigated."

Chase Eastham

Mar 14, 2023

Chase Eastham Junior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major Research Mentor: Dr. Peter Nagy I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because the process of converting well formulated hypotheses into conclusions supported by properly interpreted data requires hard work and brings me satisfaction." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

SJ Lycans

Mar 14, 2023

SJ Lycans Freshman, Chemical Engineering major Research Mentor: Dr. Rick Honaker I enjoy research because.... "It pushes me to solve problems and implement the classroom into real life." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Elizabeth Rice

Mar 13, 2023

Elizabeth Rice Sophomore, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major Research Mentor: Dr. Luke Bradley I enjoy research because.... "I am able to apply the knowledge and skills I am learning in my classes to real world problems." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Daniel Dailey

Mar 13, 2023

Daniel Dailey Senior, Chemical Engineering major, Mathematics minor, Certificates in Environmental Engineering, Power and Energy Research Mentor: Dr. Rick Honaker I enjoy research because.... "I get to explore questions without answers and share my findings with the community while working to address global issues." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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