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Meron Lemma (right) with mentor Krystle Kuhs, associate professor in the College of Public Health. Ben Corwin | UK Research Communications

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Junior Meron Lemma Making Impact on Global Health Systems Through Research

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
 Mar 9, 2022
Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges, including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention.

Group poster presentation at Showcase 2019

Registration Now Open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 2, 2022
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2022) — At the University of Kentucky, undergraduate research and creative work are central to a well-rounded student experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is celebrating 16 years of supporting students presenting their research and creative work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

p@c 2022 Joseph Ison

JOSEPH ISON 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Mar 2, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

JOSEPH ISON Senior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology, Biology, and Spanish major  Research Mentor: Dr. Heather Campbell-Speltz   I enjoy research because.... "I get to bring a new perspective to answer intriguing questions about the world."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

p@c 2022 Anicah Smith

ANICAH SMITH 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Mar 2, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

ANICAH SMITH Senior, Chemical Engineering major Research Mentor: Dr. J. Zach Hilt   I enjoy research because.... "I am able to contribute to global scientific knowledge in a meaningful way. Research makes a difference!"   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

p@c 2022 Kotomi Yokokura

KOTOMI YOKOKURA 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Mar 2, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

KOTOMI YOKOKURA Sophomore, Social Work major with a minor in Public Policy Research Mentor: Dr. Natalie Pope   I enjoy research because.... " I get the opportunity to learn about others' experiences and provide information that can help create effective policies.   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Kayli Bolton ambassador poster presentation Markey STRONG Scholars

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
 Mar 2, 2022
Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention. 

p@c 2022 Gracelyn Bush

GRACELYN BUSH 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Mar 1, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

Gracelyn Bush Junior, Public Health major  Research Mentor: Dr. Dana Quesinberry  

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LAUREN HUDSON 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Mar 1, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

LAUREN HUDSON Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major with a minor in Spanish 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?

NCUR 2022 Joseph Ison

JOSEPH ISON NCUR 2022 Spotlight

Mar 1, 2022
NCUR Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation

Joseph Ison Senior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology, Biology, and Spanish majors Research Mentor: Dr. Heather Campbell-Speltz   I enjoy research because.... "I get to bring a new perspective to answer intriguing questions about the world."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

p@c 2022 Kayli Bolton

KAYLI BOLTON 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Feb 28, 2022
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation

KAYLI BOLTON Junior, Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Matthew Gentry   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it pushes me to think critically, has introduced me to amazing people, and allows me to contribute to science and medicine in a meaningful way."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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