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26 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 5, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2023) — The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky has selected 26 outstanding undergraduates for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

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In Hinds Lab, trainees gain experience with cutting-edge research

By Audrey Kirby Aug 23, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 23, 2023) — Terry Hinds, Ph.D., joined the University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty with an impressive record of groundbreaking research and state-of-the-art specialized technology. He is not only advancing scientific discoveries at UK, but also helping more undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows gain early experience with high-impact work.

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award

UK College of Social Work Aug 4, 2023

UK College of Social Work Student to Receive CSWE Community Partnership Action Award The CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice has selected Kotomi Yokokura to receive their Community Partnership Action award.

DNYay! offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various engaging activities and experiments. Photo by Matt Barton, UK Agricultural Communications.

University of Kentucky's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students

By Jordan Strickler Jun 22, 2023

Lexington, Ky.— A University of Kentucky entomologist is embarking on a quest to help high school students unlock the mysteries of genetics. The project, led by assistant professor Nicholas Teets, brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

Breanna Pane

Jun 2, 2023

Breanna Pane Junior, Chemistry and Neuroscience major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Eddy Yang Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It will give me the experience I have yet to receive in my learning.” Why is research important? “Research is important to further our knowledge in specific fields that interests us and can save more lives along the way.”

Kyle Dahlgren

Jun 2, 2023

Kyle Dahlgren Junior, Psychology major and a 2023 Neuroscience RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Thomas Adams Supported by the Neuroscience Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It gave me the resources available to conduct summer research, as otherwise I wouldn't even be able to do any research.” Why is research important?

Harrison Yang

Jun 2, 2023

Harrison Yang Junior, Biomedical Engineering major and a 2023 Cancer RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Fanny Chapelin Supported by the Cancer Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “It has given me the opportunity to commit myself more fully to research. This fellowship allows me to not worry about other economic barriers I often have to account for when determining what I am doing for the summer.”

Safiyah Sadek

Jun 2, 2023

Safiyah Sadek Senior, Neuroscience major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Rachel Gressick

Jun 2, 2023

Rachel Gressick Senior, Public Health major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Carrie Oser Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

Joseph Elsoueidi

Jun 2, 2023

Joseph Elsoueidi Junior, Biology major and a 2023 Substance Use Disorder RPA CURE Fellow Research Mentor: Dr. Jill Turner Supported by the Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA) Research Priority Area How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts? “This summer research fellowship will allow me to gain more experience not only in performing research in a lab, but also in presenting and understanding the results that come from this research.”

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