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Ally Mantuano

Mar 14, 2023

Ally Mantuano Junior, Human Health Science major, Pharmacology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Esther Dupont-Versteegden I enjoy research because.... "Research is not a one man job. It is a collaboration of minds in the hopes of making a difference." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Ashley Glover

Mar 14, 2023

Ashley Glover Junior, Neuroscience major, Psychology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Saatman I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to expand on the knowledge learned in the classroom and opens the door for so many unique opportunities, like national conferences and other amazing networking events!" How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Shria Holla

Mar 14, 2023

Shria Holla Junior, Mathematical Economics major, Political Science and Statistics minors Research Mentor: Dr. James Ziliak I enjoy research because.... "it gives you a space to be curious unapologetically. You can discover a whole world of new information using just a few resources." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Megan Johnston

Mar 14, 2023

Megan Johnston Junior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major, Plant and Soil Sciences minor Research Mentor: Dr. Klaas van Wijk I enjoy research because.... "it gives me the opportunity to explore the unknown, as well as contribute to something much larger than myself. Undergraduate research allows me to uncover the molecular mechanisms that maintain plant health, which is crucial to the world's supply of food, fuel, and fiber."

Lauren Baur

Mar 14, 2023

Lauren Baur Senior, Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Ramkumar Annamalai I enjoy research because.... "it allows me to apply my classroom knowledge, collaborate with others, and think creatively to solve puzzles." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Luke McKinney

Mar 14, 2023

Luke McKinney Senior, Biology major, Pharmacology minor Research Mentor: Dr. Jamie Sturgill I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because I get to apply what I learn in the classroom. I get to learn in classes, and then return to the lab and apply that newly learned information." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Phocheng Ngy

Mar 14, 2023

Phocheng Ngy Junior, Agriculture and Medical Biotechnology major, Music Performance minor Research Mentor: Dr. Olga Tsyusko I enjoy research because.... "It allows me to utilize what I'm learning in my classes." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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?

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