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Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky SPARK

SPARK Program Gives Undergrads a Headstart in Health Equity Research

UK Research Aug 5, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A new program, Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky, or SPARK, will train undergraduate students from under-represented backgrounds in how to conduct health equity research.

Dany Waller works in the mathematics lab

Mathematics Lab Gives Undergraduates a New Perspective on Their Field

By Hannah Edelen Jun 7, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 7, 2019) — Over the last few years, the University of Kentucky Department of Mathematics in the UK College of Arts and Sciences has been building and expanding a lab for undergraduates to conduct mathematics research. This project, spearheaded by Assistant Professor Christopher Manon, is a collaborative project with many other professors in the department leading their own research projects, each with their own team of undergraduate students.

2 Professors Receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

By Ryan Girves May 10, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 10, 2019) — The University of Kentucky recently honored Marilyn Campbell and Suzanne Segerstrom for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award during the 13th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

Markey Announces First Cohort of High School Students for ACTION Program

By Allison Perry May 7, 2019

Through a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Cancer Institute, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently expanded its successful Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program to include high school students from Appalachian Kentucky counties.

Kenyatta Mitchell undergraduate civil rights coalition research

After Finding Passion in Research at UK, She Hopes to Inspire Others

By Meg Mills Apr 30, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2019) — This week Kenyatta Mitchell, an Indiana native, will walk across the University of Kentucky Commencement stage to receive her degree in communication from the College of Communication and Information.

Marilyn Campbell

Week 25 Apr 29, 2019

Dr. Marilyn Campbell is a Lecturer in Kinesiology and Health Promotion in the UK College of Education. Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. in Exercise Science and her M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Her research interests include human nutrition, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, obesity, and exercise. In the past year, she has mentored two undergraduate students.

Learning Lab interns undergraduate research presentation World CUR

7 UK Libraries Learning Lab Interns Bound for Global Undergrad Research Conference

By Whitney Hale and Ellie Wnek Apr 29, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2019) — Seven interns in the University of Kentucky Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) Learning Lab will represent UK at the second World Conference of Undergraduate Research (World CUR).

Joshua Lile

Week 24 Apr 22, 2019

Dr. Joshua Lile is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry, and Psychology in the UK College of Medicine. Dr. Lile’s research efforts include the study of cannabis-use disorder, the determination of underlying mechanisms of stimulant-use disorder and the development of interventions, and a relatively new area of research for Dr. Lile relates to alcohol use disorder. In the past year, Dr. Lile has mentored one undergraduate student, three graduate students, and one post-doctoral trainee.

Babak Bazrgari

Week 23 Apr 15, 2019

Dr. Babak Bazrgari is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering. Dr. Bazrgari is also the Director of the Human Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab with research focusing on the mechanical behaviors of the active neuromuscular and the passive musculoskeletal systems in the human body, and aims at controlling and managing musculoskeletal disorders. In the last year, Dr. Bazrgari has mentored eight graduate students and eight undergraduate students.

Martin Nielsen

Week 22 Apr 8, 2019

Dr. Martin Nielsen is an Associate Professor and Schlaikjer Professor in Equine Infectious Disease in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with research interests including equine parasitology, parasite control programs, and anthelmintic resistance. In the last year, Dr. Nielsen has mentored ten undergraduate students and four graduate students.

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