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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

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.

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.

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.

Opportunity to Join Research Team Transforms UK Students’ Careers

Nov 21, 2019

Faculty Mentor, Student Success

When students come to the University of Kentucky, they discover many opportunities that ignite their passion. For Kyra Seevers, Kristina Gessel and Stephen Parsons, that opportunity was undergraduate research.

5-Minute Fast Track Competition Winners Crowned

By Ryan Girves

Nov 13, 2019

5-Minute Fast Track

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov 13, 2019) — Ten undergraduate student finalists recently competed in the final round of the 5-Minute Fast Track Research Oral Competition. The competition included two preliminary rounds, with the top five students from each preliminary round advancing to the final championship competition.

5-Minute Fast Track Competition Winners Crowned

By Ryan Girves

Nov 13, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov 13, 2019) — Ten undergraduate student finalists recently competed in the final round of the 5-Minute Fast Track Research Oral Competition. The competition included two preliminary rounds, with the top five students from each preliminary round advancing to the final championship competition.

Robyn Brown College of Arts & Sciences, Health, Society and Populations

Week 11

Nov 11, 2019

Faculty Mentor of the Month

Dr. Robyn Brown is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Health, Society, and Populations (HSP) Program. Dr. Brown's research interests lie primarily within the social determinants of health and connect in significant ways with the fields of social psychology, disability studies and psychiatric epidemiology.

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