Paige Maffett NCUR 2021 Spotlight

PAIGE MAFFETT

Senior, Social Work, Business and Organizational Communication major

Research Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Showalter

View Paige's NCUR 2021 Abstract and Presentation Information

I enjoy research because.... "it gives me an opportunity to challenge myself academically and pursue the issues I'm most interested in."

How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

"I became interested my junior year because I wanted to be directly involved with larger issues society faces."

How long have you been engaged in undergraduate research?

"Since August 2020"

What has been the most exciting aspect of your research so far?

"Collaboration meetings with nonprofits to share our findings and compare them with their own findings."

What advice would you give to other UK students thinking about doing research?

"Go for it! Personally, it's given me the opportunity to show my true potential and work hard at something I am passionate about."