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DYLAN HARDESTY

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

ERIN INOUYE

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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?

Sparking Change: UK Undergrad Program for Health Equity Research Expands to KSU

By Mallory Profeta Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Now in its third year, the University of Kentucky’s SPARK (Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky) Program gives an introduction to health equity research to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research.

Dr Melinda Ickes and Julia Estes Faculty mentor of the year award 2021

Nominate Your Faculty: 2021-22 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards Nomination Portal Now Open

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 15th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards. The student-nominated award recognizes excellence in supporting undergraduate research and conveys the campus’ high regard for outstanding contributions made to the academic and research community.

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Phone	859-257-0049
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