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Isha Chauhan DAAD Rise Astronaut Scholar

Award-winning summer: UK senior named Astronaut Scholar, DAAD RISE intern

By Whitney Hale Oct 4, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. x, 2023) — It has been an award-winning summer for one University of Kentucky senior — Isha Chauhan. The biology and Lewis Honors College student from La Grange, Kentucky, was named one of the country’s 68 prestigious Astronaut Scholarship recipients and completed a DAAD RISE research internship in Germany.

(Left to right:) Professor Jack Groppo, Lucas Bertucci and Zebulon Hart, the co-founders of Verdant Beneficiated Resources

New UK startup seeks to turn US trash into Kentucky treasure

By Dave Melanson Sep 18, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2023) — Three members of the University of Kentucky family have launched an ambitious new startup company that they hope will build upon Kentucky’s proud energy legacy.

Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar Lucas Bertucci (left) with former UK President Lee T. Todd Jr., at the 2022 UK Sustainability Showcase. Photo provided by OUR.

Call for posters: UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

By: Haven L. Patrick Sep 6, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2023) — University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster for the third annual sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Sept. 27.

26 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 5, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2023) — The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky has selected 26 outstanding undergraduates for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

graduate student Dr Hinds lab university of kentucky

In Hinds Lab, trainees gain experience with cutting-edge research

By Audrey Kirby Aug 23, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2023) — Terry Hinds, Ph.D., joined the University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty with an impressive record of groundbreaking research and state-of-the-art specialized technology. He is not only advancing scientific discoveries at UK, but also helping more undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows gain early experience with high-impact work.

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award

UK College of Social Work Aug 4, 2023

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award The CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice has selected Kotomi Yokokura to receive their Community Partnership Action award.

DNYay! offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various engaging activities and experiments. Photo by Matt Barton, UK Agricultural Communications.

University of Kentucky's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students

By Jordan Strickler Jun 22, 2023

Lexington, Ky.— A University of Kentucky entomologist is embarking on a quest to help high school students unlock the mysteries of genetics. The project, led by assistant professor Nicholas Teets, brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

Breanna Pane

Jun 2, 2023

Breanna Pane Junior, Chemistry and Neuroscience major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Eddy Yang Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It will give me the experience I have yet to receive in my learning.” Why is research important? “Research is important to further our knowledge in specific fields that interests us and can save more lives along the way.”

Kyle Dahlgren

Jun 2, 2023

Kyle Dahlgren Junior, Psychology major and a 2023 Neuroscience RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Thomas Adams Supported by the Neuroscience Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It gave me the resources available to conduct summer research, as otherwise I wouldn't even be able to do any research.” Why is research important?

Harrison Yang

Jun 2, 2023

Harrison Yang Junior, Biomedical Engineering major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Fanny Chapelin Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It has given me the opportunity to commit myself more fully to research. This fellowship allows me to not worry about other economic barriers I often have to account for when determining what I am doing for the summer.”

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