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AMBER KEENE NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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 NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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 NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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 NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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 NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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 NCUR 2022 Spotlight

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?

FRANCES MILLER NCUR 2022 Spotlight

Frances Miller Senior, Biology (B.S.) major and Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. Patrick Hannon  

ERIN INOUYE NCUR 2022 Spotlight

Erin Inouye Junior, English and Art History major Research Mentors: Carol Street and Dr. Miriam Kienle   I enjoy research because.... "I love the feeling of learning and discovering new things."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

CECILIA PANKAU NCUR 2022 Spotlight

Cecilia Pankau Honors Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Robin Cooper   I enjoy research because.... "of the depth of knowledge that I have gained from working with my research mentor."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

UK Undergraduates to Present at 20th ‘Posters at the Capitol’

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Ten undergraduate researchers from the University of Kentucky have been chosen to present their research at the 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol event on March 3 at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort. Now in its 20th year, this event will have more than 100 student representatives from across the state displaying the results of their research and scholarly or creative work.

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