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LAUREN HUDSON

Feb 24, 2022

Lauren Hudson Honors Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major and Spanish minor 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?

FRANCES MILLER

Feb 24, 2022

Frances Miller Senior, Biology (B.S.) major and Spanish minor Research Mentor: Dr. Patrick Hannon

ERIN INOUYE

Feb 24, 2022

Erin Inouye Junior, English and Art History major Research Mentors: Carol Street and Dr. Miriam Kienle I enjoy research because.... "I love the feeling of learning and discovering new things." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

CECILIA PANKAU

Feb 24, 2022

Cecilia Pankau Honors Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Robin Cooper I enjoy research because.... "of the depth of knowledge that I have gained from working with my research mentor." How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Sparking Change: UK Undergrad Program for Health Equity Research Expands to KSU

By Mallory Profeta Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Now in its third year, the University of Kentucky’s SPARK (Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky) Program gives an introduction to health equity research to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research.

Dr Melinda Ickes and Julia Estes Faculty mentor of the year award 2021

Nominate Your Faculty: 2021-22 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards Nomination Portal Now Open

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 15th 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.

Sunny Ghuneim summer research fellow 2021

Undergrads: Turn Summer into a Research Experience

By Elizabeth Chapin Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Summer offers an ideal opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky to engage in research and creative experiences that prepare them for graduate school and future careers.

Maddie Miles and President Capilouto Posters at the Capitol 2018

UK Undergraduates to Present at 20th ‘Posters at the Capitol’

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 11, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Ten undergraduate researchers from the University of Kentucky have been chosen to present their research at the 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol event on March 3 at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort. Now in its 20th year, this event will have more than 100 student representatives from across the state displaying the results of their research and scholarly or creative work.

Nadja and Isabella research ambassadors Expo January 2022

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Now Accepting Applications

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 11, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2022-23 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

‘UK at the Half’: Meet UK Junior, Astronaut Scholar Kayli Bolton

By Allison Perry Feb 4, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2022) — For this “UK at the Half,” we catch up with University of Kentucky biology major Kayli Bolton, a 2021 scholarship recipient from the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF).

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