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Parker Parrent

Mar 14, 2023

Parker Parrent Junior, Middle Level Education major with concentrations in Math and Science, Business minor Research Mentors: Dr. Cindy Jong, Dr. Jennifer Wilhem, and Dr. Molly Fisher I enjoy research because.... "I love seeing the intersections between the data from the education research I'm doing and my observations for my education courses, because I get to see some of that data in real life."

Kayla Horne

Mar 14, 2023

Kayla Horne Senior, Human Health Sciences major, Biology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Luke Bradley I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to delve into and learn more about topics I am passionate about." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Gretchen Ruschman

Mar 14, 2023

Gretchen Ruschman Junior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major, Microbiology minor Research Mentors: Dr. Carlos Rodriguez Lopez, and Dr. Patrick Hannon I enjoy research because.... "I have the chance to contribute to scientific discovery and explore my passion for learning beyond the classroom." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Gabija Ziemyte

Mar 14, 2023

Gabija Ziemyte Senior, Physics and Math major, English minor Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford I enjoy research because.... "it gives me an in-depth understanding of the physics that I'm most fascinated by. I get to see all the things I've learned about through classes and reading random articles in practice, and I get to see the consequences of these big new ideas in physics that have just recently started to be understood."

Caroline Youdes

Mar 14, 2023

Caroline Youdes Junior, Biology major, Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. Zhenheng Guo I enjoy research because.... "I’m always learning something new and I love getting to be part of something bigger than myself that could create a meaningful difference in lives within my own community and beyond." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Paul Schlowak

Mar 14, 2023

Paul Schlowak Senior, Economics major Research Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Rosa I enjoy research because.... "...it satifies human's natural craving for truth. By doing research, I can contribute a small part to understanding important socio-economic issues like inequality." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Hena Kachroo

Mar 14, 2023

Hena Kachroo Sophomore, Biochemistry major, Physics minor Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford I enjoy research because.... "It gives me the chance to explore niche topics in a field I am interested in and apply what I have learned in the classroom to the real world." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Alexander Blevins

Mar 14, 2023

Alexander Blevins Freshman, Computer Engineering Technology major Research Mentor: Dr. Philip Lee I enjoy research because.... "Many aspects of my research may be able to help others, whether it is for an emergency plan of action or simply helping another researcher." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Lexi Nolletti

Mar 14, 2023

Lexi Nolletti Senior, Neuroscience major, Biology and Spanish minors Research Mentor: Dr. Rodgers I enjoy research because.... "It's incredible to see the real-world applications of what I do in a test tube or petri dish." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Caroline Murphy

Mar 14, 2023

Caroline Murphy Senior, Elementary Education and Psychology majors Research Mentors: Dr. Rebecca Krall and Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm I enjoy research because.... "I get to isolate specific problems in our world and start working toward solutions." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I applied for a research position advertised in my college."

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