Faculty Mentor of the Week Marilyn Campbell College of Education, Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Dr. Marilyn Campbell is a Lecturer in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in the UK College of Education. Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. in Exercise Science and her M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Her research interests include human nutrition, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, obesity, and exercise.  In the past year, she has mentored two undergraduate students.

Mentoring provides the opportunity for a learning experience for both mentor and mentee, and elevates knowledge-sharing to a practical level.  "Being a mentor to undergraduate students, whether it be for research or otherwise, is my favorite aspect of my job," Dr. Campbell explained, "To help students develop, grow, and become more equipped to be professionals is rewarding and helps remind me of my purpose here at the university."  When considering a potential research mentee, Dr. Campbell wants to see a student that has done well in their studies and has a passion and drive to take on undergraduate research. 

Undergraduate research is an apprenticeship with mentors training the next generation of professionals. Dr. Campbell values undergraduate research and explained, "Undergraduate research is a major opportunity that students have here at UK, but few partake in. It not only helps set you apart in the graduate/professional world, but it calls you to think in a different way than many of your peers."

Thank you Dr. Marilyn Campbell for your dedication, support, and promotion of undergraduate research at the University of Kentucky. We are pleased to recognize you as a Faculty Mentor of the Week!