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Stephen Morkel

Jun 17, 2022

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "I desire to work in the policy field in the future. To research something I am passionate about in water conservation is already a great opportunity, for it to also be applicable to both my political science and economics degrees is incredible. The experience I gain could be a wonderful first step for my future career." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Alina Jayne Goodman

Jun 16, 2022

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "I am currently unsure of my next steps after my undergraduate degree and have always been interested in research. As my project specifically, I am looking forward to collaborating with other organizations and working with local communities to get data." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Asahel Aguilar Ortiz

Jun 15, 2022

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "The fellowship will support my time in the lab where I will run experiments. Overall, this experience is very valuable to me because power and energy is my passion, so getting research experience in this line of work prepares me for my career." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Courtney Martin

Jun 14, 2022

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recognizes 16 UK Students, Alums

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Jun 14, 2022

Correction: This article has been updated to reflect additional honorable mentions associated with the University of Kentucky.

Emily Keaton

Jun 13, 2022

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Gretchen Ruschman

Jun 10, 2022

Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "Receiving this award was an incredible moment for me. I am almost incapable of finding the right words to convey my appreciation to the Office of Undergraduate Research. Receiving this award is a great encouragement to continue to promote undergraduate research and creative scholarship whole heartedly at UK." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you?

Shelby McCubbin

Jun 9, 2022

Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "To me this award is a recognition of service to both the Office of Undergraduate Research and the larger campus community. I would have wanted to help people get involved with research either way, but I am grateful to hear that my work in the Office has had a notable impact." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you?

Bridget Bolt

Jun 8, 2022

Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "This award shows my dedication to being an ambassador and showing others how to be involved in research." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you? A. "This experience has broadened my understanding of what research is and the vast amount of disciplines." Q. What was the most significant or memorable moment you experienced as a Research Ambassador?

UK Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship From National Institutes of Health

By Jordan Strickler Jun 8, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2022) — It’s not often that microbes shape a career path, but that is exactly what happened to Courtney Shields.

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