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Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship Launches at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory Feb 3, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2022) — A new undergraduate opportunity — the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship — provides a path for the University of Kentucky to advocate for and ensure the inclusion of a diverse population of students pursuing mentored research in designated Research Priority Areas (RPAs).

UK Awarded Beckman Scholars Program With Undergraduate Chemistry Focus

By Alicia Gregory and Rob Theakston Jan 31, 2022

The University of Kentucky has been named a 2022 Beckman Scholars Program Award winner. The award will create a new program focusing on diversity and equity in undergraduate research — Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS). This prestigious, invite-only program for top-tier research institutions provides a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations.

Daniela Rodriguez 2023 sustainability research fellow

Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

By Meg Mills Jan 31, 2022

Applications are now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships. The annual fellowship gives undergraduates the opportunity to study in a wide variety of disciplines over the summer term while doing intensive and self-directed research or creative work under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 26, 2022

The Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo gives students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels the chance to learn about research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus, with particular focus on opportunities that are available this coming summer term. From noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, around the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase, students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff, learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities, and gather information on fellowship opportunities.

2021 Oswald Competition category award winners

2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Dec 20, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced 18 undergraduate winners of the 57th annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards.

5-Minute Fast Track Top 10 Finalists 2021

10 Students Selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Competition Finalists

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Oct 28, 2021

UK 5-Minute Fast Track Competition finalists will present their research on Oct. 28.

Courtney Martin 2020 5-Minute Fast Track Competition

Register Today for 4th Annual 5-Minute Fast Track Competition

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 24, 2021

Applications are being accepted for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s fourth annual 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition. The goal of this competition is to improve students’ abilities to communicate their undergraduate research and creative work effectively to a general, non-specialist audience while creating a compelling story about their scholarship.

UK Sustainability Announces New Research Poster Competition

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 17, 2021

University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in a new sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Oct. 5.

University of Kentucky Research COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 Updates For High School Students, Human Participants and Site Monitors at UK

By Lisa A. Cassis, PhD Sep 10, 2021

The safety and health of our research community is our priority. We understand due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, you have questions about potential policy changes. To assist you in continuing research in your settings as safely as possible, we have updated the FAQs on our COVID-19 Guidance For Researchers site to answer pressing questions on topics that you have sent our way, including high school students in research laboratories, research with human participants, and vendor and site monitor policies.

Bridget Bolt and Gretchen Ruschman College of Agriculture horticulture lab

1st Research + Creative Experience Expo Coming to UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 10, 2021

Explore exciting undergraduate opportunities at the first annual UK Research + Creative Experience Expo 3-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, around the Gatton Student Center’s Social Staircase. Similar to a career fair, but for research and creative opportunities!

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