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Sarah Foster NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Sarah Foster NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 13, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Sarah Foster Junior, Human Health Sciences major, Pharmacology minor Research Mentors: Dr. Yuan Wen & Dr. John McCarthy   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because of the wide variety of opportunities it may bring you. There are many different skill sets in the lab that can fit anybody's interests. You also are able to experience the science you learn about in class first hand."  

Abigail Mortell NCUR Spotlight

Abigail Mortell NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 13, 2023
NCUR Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, NCUR, Student Presentation

Abigail Mortell Senior, History major, Music Performance and International Studies minors Research Mentor: Dr. Jane E. Calvert   I enjoy research because.... "I find history to be a very humbling and rewarding subject, one that increases my empathy while challenging my values and conceptions of the world, and my experience has been elevated through the internships and independent research projects I have been lucky to do."  

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'UK at the Half': Why student Josh Griffith loves UK

By Meg Mills
 Mar 13, 2023
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13,  2023) — For this "UK at the Half," University of Kentucky student Josh Griffith explains how his experiences being involved in undergraduate research have created a lasting impact on him.  Listen to "UK at the Half" interview here Admitted students should confirm their spot at UK by the May 1 confirmation deadline.

Dr Kendall Corbin and undergraduate mentee Courtney Shields at Showcase 2022

Undergrads: Nominate your outstanding faculty research mentor Deadline: April 1, 2023

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 9, 2023
Faculty Mentor, Showcase

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 16th 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.

Seun Adekunle presentation Showcase 2022 undergraduate research

Registration Now Open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 2, 2023
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2023) — As an R1 university — the Carnegie Classification for the most research-intensive higher education institutions in the U.S. — the University of Kentucky has a thriving undergraduate research program. UK students have many opportunities to pursue research projects in a wide range of disciplines that help to create a well-rounded student experience.

Danica Hak research ambassador design student

Undergraduate Research Celebrated at UK CURATE Event

by Michelle Aiello
 Feb 15, 2023
Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

“Proscenium,” a research project by Danica Hak, an undergraduate in the School of Interiors at the College of Design and the Department of Theatre and Undergraduate Research Fellow, was recognized on January 19 at the CURATE Research Advisory Group (RAG) program sponsored by UK’s Office of the Vice President for Research.  

ForagerOne Madison and Shelby connecting with research

ForagerOne portal connects faculty and students to grow research at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory
Feb 13, 2023
Research Spotlight, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2023) — Today the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research launches a new portal in partnership with software developers ForagerOne that will facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and postdoc researchers.

Annabelle Wilson 2022 Sustainability summer research fellowship

Opportunities open for students interested in summer research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Feb 8, 2023
CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Summer Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2023) — Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students. Paid summer research fellowships provide students the opportunity to conduct intensive research and scholarship with leading scientists, clinicians and scholars.

2022 Posters at the Capitol student group University of Kentucky

14 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jan 25, 2023
Faculty Mentor, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2023) — The 21st annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 2, 2023, will feature 14 University of Kentucky undergraduate students whose research addresses topics with important implications for issues in Kentucky, including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

2022 CURE Fellowship Abdallah Sher Dr. Clare Rittschof summer research

'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery Transformative summer research experience!

By Amy Jones-Timoney
 Jan 13, 2023
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

  Click HERE to listen to: 'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery   

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