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Alexis Cerise NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Alexis Cerise NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 24, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Alexis Cerise Senior, Music Performance major Research Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Campbell   I enjoy research because.... "The possibilities are endless. You’re always able to take your research a step further, take a new spin on things, or include new elements that might not have been considered before. By the end, you’ve created something akin to a personal work of art."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Sai Yalla NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Sairakshitha Yalla NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 24, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Sairakshitha Yalla Junior, Biology and Mathematics major Research Mentors: Dr. Hull and Dr. Manon   I enjoy research because.... "there is nothing more rewarding than discovering something for the very first time."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Grace Mullikin College Public Health research

CPH 395: A pathway for doing more practical research in public health and beyond

By Jonathan Greene
 Mar 24, 2023
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health’s (CPH) undergraduate research program fosters student curiosity and development through mentored, self-directed work. Many students begin their research with CPH 395, Undergraduate Independent Studies in Public Health.

Beckman Scholars 2023 Kaitlyn Brock Hena Kachroo

2 outstanding undergraduates selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 23, 2023
Beckman Scholars, Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 23, 2023) — Two undergraduates have been selected as recipients of the University of Kentucky’s Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS).

URA team Fall Info Session 2022

2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open Application deadline: April 17

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 21, 2023
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Information Session, Drop-In Advising, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2023) — Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky (UK) Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Johnna Warkentine NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Johnna Warkentine NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 15, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Johnna Warkentine Senior, Russian Studies and Linguistics major Research Mentor: Dr. Molly T. Blasing   I enjoy research because.... "It’s interesting to learn new things about the world."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I heard that UK had recently acquired a collection of Russian language materials and my professor was looking for students to help organize these materials and conduct research on them."  

Bruno Athie Teruel NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Bruno Athie Teruel NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 15, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Bruno Athie Teruel Senior, Computer Science and Anthropology major, Mathematics minor Research Mentor: Dr. Brent Seales   I enjoy research because.... "it allows to me to explore fields I have always been curious about, and be at the forefront of new developments I would have imagined otherwise."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Nathan Boyce NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Nathan Boyce NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 15, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Nathan Boyce Junior, Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Kevin Pearson and Sara Ngo Tenlep   I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to develop critical thinking skills while collaborating with professionals within the field."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "I saw research being advertised while I was touring UK as a senior in high school."   How long have you been engaged in undergraduate research?

Deep Patel NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Deep Patel NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 15, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Deep Patel Junior, Biology and Neuroscience majors Research Mentor: Dr. Jakub Famulski   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it is a great way to form strong connections between students and faculty around campus. This inclusive environment is the key to success in education."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Sydney Chapman NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Sydney Chapman NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 15, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Sydney Chapman Junior, Computer Science major, Mathematics minor Research Mentor: Dr. Brent Seales   I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to work with a team to develop new products that can be used to do something someone only dreamed about doing."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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