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50 UK Students Chosen to Present at National Conference Now Canceled Due to COVID-19

By Ryan Girves

Mar 20, 2020

NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

Before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 50 outstanding University of Kentucky undergraduate research students learned they were selected to present their faculty-mentored research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). NCUR has since been canceled, but UK's Office of Undergraduate Research is still celebrating the achievement.

Matthew Springer College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Week 12

Mar 16, 2020

Faculty Mentor of the Month

Dr. Matthew Springer is an Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife Management in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Dr. Springer's research interests include wildlife damage management, human wildlife interactions, wildlife ecology, habitat use and management, and conservation biology.

Doctoral student Samantha Malone and undergrad Emily Punzal showcase their work at Substance Use Research Day.

UK’s Substance Use Research Day Highlights Work of UK Faculty and Students

By Allison Perry

Mar 5, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 5, 2020) – Growing up in an area heavily impacted by the opioid epidemic, University of Kentucky grad student Samantha Malone knew she wanted to pursue a career that involved research on substance use.

Posters at the Capitol student research group 2019

Undergraduate Researchers to Present Their Work at the State Capitol

By Gabriela Antenore

Mar 4, 2020

Twenty University of Kentucky students will make their way to the State Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky, March 5 to present their research at the 2020 Posters-at-the-Capitol event. This one-day annual event is held to show Kentucky legislators the importance of undergraduate research and scholarly work in Kentucky. The governor proclaims this day to be Undergraduate Research Day across the Commonwealth.

UK College of Medicine Assistant Professor Nathan Vanderford teaching in the classroom at UK.

New Study Examines Ways to Improve Cancer Literacy in Kentucky Students

By Allison Perry

Feb 10, 2020

Faculty Mentor, High School, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2020) – A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Applications for Summer Research Fellowships

By Ryan Girves

Feb 7, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 7, 2020) — Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students, as they put their skills to the test in labs, fields, library collections, art studios and the stage. In an effort to engage students in investigative and creative activities and to invest in undergraduate research, the Office of Undergraduate Research provides students with Summer Research Grants, awarded to undergraduates in all areas of intellectual inquiry and many different levels of matriculation.

Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Applications for Summer Research Fellowships

By Ryan Girves

Feb 7, 2020

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research

Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students, as they put their skills to the test in labs, fields, library collections, art studios and the stage. In an effort to engage students in investigative and creative activities and to invest in undergraduate research, the Office of Undergraduate Research provides students with Summer Research Grants.

Marilyn Campbell faculty mentor and student researchers health kinesiology

Exercise Science Professor Mentors Students Focused on Health and Medical Careers

UK Research

Dec 19, 2019

University professors like Marilyn Campbell know their students well, give them opportunities to be part of their research and provide mentorship on everything from personal issues to graduate school applications. As a lecturer at the University of Kentucky in the College of Education, Campbell ensures students have a chance for hands-on learning in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion.

Undergraduate Researchers Receive Research and Creativity Awards

By Ryan Girves

Dec 9, 2019

Oswald Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 9, 2019) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently recognized and awarded 19 students with the Oswald Research and Creativity awards.

Undergraduate Researchers Receive Research and Creativity Awards

By Ryan Girves

Dec 9, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 9, 2019) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently recognized and awarded 19 students with the Oswald Research and Creativity awards.

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