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HENA KACHROO

Feb 5, 2024

Hena Kachroo Major: Biochemistry Research Mentor: Dr. Anne-Frances Miller I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it allows me to gain a deeper understanding of topics in science I am interested in and allows me to contribute to the growth of knowledge in a field I am passionate about." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

MARIA NATALIA ARENAS FLOREZ

Feb 5, 2024

Maria Natalia Arenas Florez Major: Biology Minor: Creative Writing Research Mentor: Dr. Jakubek I enjoy research because.... "it enables me to practically apply the knowledge gained from my classes." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I first became interested in undergraduate research at UK when I realized that one can engage in research at any point, not just as a junior or senior."

CAREY BETH

Feb 5, 2024

Carey Beth Major: Human Health Sciences Research Mentor: Dr. Melinda Ickes I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to have a positive impact on community and its citizens. My research is important to me because of the opportunity for change it can bring to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and globally." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

NOLAN MARCUM

Feb 5, 2024

Nolan Marcum Major: Agriculture and Medical Biotechnology Minor: Microbiology and Appalachian Studies Research Mentor: Dr. Luksana Chaiswing and Dr. Nathan Vanderford

SHRIA HOLLA

Feb 5, 2024

Shria Holla Major: Mathematical Economics Minor: Political Science, Statistics Research Mentor: Dr. James Ziliak I enjoy research because.... "it allows you to answer almost any question, something seemingly impossible." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

RACHEL HWANG

Feb 5, 2024

Rachel Hwang Major: Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy Minor: Criminology Research Mentor: Dr. Emily Hencken Ritter I enjoy research because.... "it helps me better understand my experiences within the larger society and use this information to advocate for change." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

HANNAH ALLEN

Feb 5, 2024

Hannah Allen Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry Research Mentor: Dr. David Weisrock I enjoy research because.... "I really enjoy challenging activities with outcomes which may be used for the good of all human beings. And what can be more challenging than to pursue for a problem which may not have been analyzed before by anyone else?" How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Call for Submissions: UK’s undergraduate peer, expert-reviewed research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the spring issue of Aperture, a new open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby

By Haven L Patrick Jan 31, 2024

Dr. Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby is a Professor of Russian, Folklore and Linguistics, Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences. She has worked at the University of Kentucky since 1994 and mentored many undergraduates.

OUR marks a decade of support for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Lindsay Travis Jan 9, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is celebrating 10 years of the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

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