LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — If you ask Matthew Farmer what inspired him to pursue a degree in chemistry, his answer is simple: “My childhood.” Farmer eventually found his path through undergraduate research, which provided the scientific challenges and experimental settings he craved, along with the confidence he needed to excel.
The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at the University of Kentucky is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations (people of color, individuals with disabilities, students from free or reduced lunch schools), first-generation college students, and girls and women in STEM.
NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: EMILY KEATON - Senior, Sociology, Philosophy, and English major with minors in Appalachian Studies, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. Research Mentor: Carol Street
NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: PAULA AMES - Junior, Communication Sciences and Disorders major with minors in Communications and Clinical Healthcare Management. Research Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm
NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: QUINN ANDREWS - Junior, Chemical Engineering major with a Biology minor and Biopharmaceutical certificate. Research Mentor: Carol Street
