NCUR Spotlight

ALEXIS JAMES

Feb 24, 2022

Alexis James Senior, Human Sciences major and Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Ramon Sun I enjoy research because.... "you get to explore the unknown!" How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

TREY COBURN

Feb 24, 2022

Trey Coburn Honors Junior, Biology major and Appalachian Studies minor Research Mentor: Dr. Matthew Gentry I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to practice what I have learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations which increases my understanding exponentially." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

KATHERINE CHILDERS

Feb 24, 2022

Katherine Childers Junior, Social Work major Research Mentor: Dr. Julie Cerel I enjoy research because.... "it has allowed me to be a part of something bigger than myself. Mental health in the military is something I am passionate about and this opportunity has allowed me to look at this issue on a macro practice level."

LEXI NOLLETTI

Feb 24, 2022

Lexi Nolletti Honors Junior, Neuroscience major and Biology and Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. David Rodgers I enjoy research because.... "I love understanding the science behind real-life phenomena and developing solutions to biological abnormalities." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

AMBER KEENE

Feb 24, 2022

Amber Keene Junior, Elementary Education major Research Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Krall I enjoy research because.... "it gives me the opportunity to challenge myself to deepen my knowledge within Education, and use this time to also better myself as a future educator. " How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

DYLAN HARDESTY

Feb 24, 2022

Dylan Hardesty Junior, Kinesiology major Research Mentor: Kendra OoNorosak I enjoy research because.... "it challenges you to think outside the box and begin to identify solutions to nuanced ideas." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

KOTOMI YOKOKURA

Feb 24, 2022

Kotomi Yokokura Sophomore, Social Work major and Public Policy minor Research Mentor: Drs. Natalie Pope, Andrew Sullivan, and Kendra Oonorasak I enjoy research because.... "I am able to gain a deeper understanding of the world and add to the current knowledge base." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

HANNAH CLEARY

Feb 24, 2022

Hannah Cleary Honors Senior, Agriculture and Medical Biotechnology major and Biology minor Research Mentor: Carol Street I enjoy research because.... "research can be like setting sail on an adventure without an obvious destination. The conclusions of our research may be a mystery or they may be predictable, but the journey to reaching them is always insightful."

ABIGAIL MORTELL

Feb 24, 2022

Abigail Mortell Junior, History major and Music Performance minor Research Mentor: Carol Street I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to take ownership of my academics, ask my own questions, and work through a tough but rewarding process." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

LAUREN HUDSON

Feb 24, 2022

Lauren Hudson Honors Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major and Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. Nathan Vanderford I enjoy research because.... "It allowed me to discover a hidden passion!" How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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