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5 Lewis Honors Students Receive Top Honors

By Meghan Arrell
 Jun 11, 2021
Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 11, 2021) — Earlier this month, the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College held its Spring 2021 Medal Ceremony in two physically distant ceremonies in the Gatton Student Center. As is tradition, all of the Lewis Honors College graduation awards were announced at the ceremony.

UK Libraries have named freshmen Isha Chauhan and Haley Shaver recipients of this year's Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship.

UK Libraries Recognizes 2 Undergrads for Gen Z Activism, COVID Mental Health Scholarship

By MiKayla Carter and Whitney Hale
 Jun 9, 2021
Research Spotlight, Student Success

University of Kentucky Libraries is proud to recognize Lewis Honors College freshman Isha Chauhan and dance freshman Haley Shaver with the 2021 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship. This award recognizes exceptional, original scholarship and excellent research conducted by UK undergraduates making substantive use of UK Libraries’ collections, services and resources.

As part of the program, Santillan-Jimenez will complete a project at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté in France.

CAER’s Santillan-Jimenez Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
 Jun 7, 2021
Faculty Mentor, Research Abroad, Research Spotlight

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have named Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) a recipient of the Fulbright Specialist Program award.

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

4 Faculty Honored as Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentors

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
 May 14, 2021
Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight, Showcase

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently awarded four faculty members for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate research mentoring. The Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards were presented during the 15th Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on April 27.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program students selected 2021

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Recognizes 15 UK Students, Alums

By Whitney Hale
 May 10, 2021
Research Abroad, Student Presentation, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that 10 students and recent graduates have been selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, a UK doctoral student and four alumni received honorable mention recognition from the NSF. 

Matthew Farmer STEM Chemistry Pharmacy research

From Child’s Play to the Research Lab: UK Chemistry Grad Encourages ‘Young Scientists’ to Follow Their Dreams

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Brad Nally
 May 7, 2021
Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — If you ask Matthew Farmer what inspired him to pursue a degree in chemistry, his answer is simple: “My childhood.” Farmer eventually found his path through undergraduate research, which provided the scientific challenges and experimental settings he craved, along with the confidence he needed to excel.

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Undergraduate Research Shines at Virtual Showcase

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Apr 26, 2021
Showcase, Student Presentation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 26, 2021) — Spring is here, which means it is once again time for University of Kentucky students to show off their vast scholarly and creative talents at the 15th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

Chad Risko faculty director undergraduate research

BLOG: Chad Risko, New Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research

By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis
 Apr 13, 2021
Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Risko has accepted our offer to be the new Faculty Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Dr. Risko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky (UK).

START STEM Program Fayette Co Public Schools

UK, Fayette County Schools and Partners Join Forces on STEM Pipeline Program

By Alicia Gregory
 Apr 11, 2021
High School, Student Success

The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at the University of Kentucky is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations (people of color, individuals with disabilities, students from free or reduced lunch schools), first-generation college students, and girls and women in STEM.

Emily Keaton NCUR Spotlight

Emily Keaton NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 10, 2021
NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: EMILY KEATON - Senior, Sociology, Philosophy, and English major with minors in Appalachian Studies, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. Research Mentor: Carol Street

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