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26 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Sep 5, 2023

Beckman Scholars, Ambassadors, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2023) — The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky has selected 26 outstanding undergraduates for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

graduate student Dr Hinds lab university of kentucky

In Hinds Lab, trainees gain experience with cutting-edge research

By Audrey Kirby

Aug 23, 2023

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2023) — Terry Hinds, Ph.D., joined the University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty with an impressive record of groundbreaking research and state-of-the-art specialized technology. He is not only advancing scientific discoveries at UK, but also helping more undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows gain early experience with high-impact work.

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award

UK College of Social Work

Aug 4, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Success

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award The CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice has selected Kotomi Yokokura to receive their Community Partnership Action award.

DNYay! offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various engaging activities and experiments. Photo by Matt Barton, UK Agricultural Communications.

University of Kentucky's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students Entomologist Nicholas Teets brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

By Jordan Strickler

Jun 22, 2023

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, High School, Student Success

Lexington, Ky.— A University of Kentucky entomologist is embarking on a quest to help high school students unlock the mysteries of genetics. The project, led by assistant professor Nicholas Teets, brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

2023 UK Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

5 students selected as Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

May 25, 2023

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2023) — Five University of Kentucky students have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship program, a high-impact learning experience that contributes to the students’ academic growth as well as sustainability-focused research initiatives at UK and in the community.

Seth Garcia and Anna Watrous are the 2023 recipients of UK Libraries Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship.

UK Libraries Recognizes Two Seniors for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship

By Robby Hardesty

May 19, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Success

UK Libraries is proud to recognize seniors Seth Garcia and Anna Watrous with the 2023 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship. The annual prize celebrates exceptional and original scholarship in a traditional paper and a media or digital project, and is awarded to students whose research makes substantive and creative use of UK Libraries’ collections, services, and resources.

Appalachian Center honors 11 students with research awards

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 12, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 12, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center is honoring 11 students with its annual research awards. Eight graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and one graduate student and two undergraduate students received the center's Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

2023 CURE Fellowship University of Kentucky

20 students awarded CURE Fellowships

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

May 8, 2023

CURE Fellowship, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 20 undergraduates have been selected for the 2023 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

Gabija Ziemyte Showcase 2022 University of Kentucky

Physics graduate finds lifelong passion for research at UK

By Brian Carrico

May 5, 2023

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 5, 2023) — Walking across the commencement stage and receiving your diploma is a satisfying feeling and is the culmination of a lot of hard work. University of Kentucky graduate Gabija Ziemyte’s family will celebrate her accomplishments for the first time in the U.S.

Showcase to spotlight 500 students’ research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Apr 24, 2023

Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2022) — This week more than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates will converge for the 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The showcase empowers undergraduates to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. This year’s Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 500 students and 330 presentations representing 66 disciplines and 18 colleges.

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University of Kentucky's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students Entomologist Nicholas Teets brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

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