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3 UK students awarded 2024-25 Goldwater Scholarship

By Emily Sallee
 Apr 22, 2024
Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 22, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that three UK students have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships:

Shria Holla smiling standing next to her research poster

UK senior shares keys to research success: Find a mentor, ask questions, take risks

By Owen Chesemore
 Apr 19, 2024
Ambassadors, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky have several chances to invest in themselves and their futures. One way they can build success, gain skills and be prepared for life after graduation is through undergraduate research.

Yosra Helmy holds an award for Mentor of the Year standing by the Wildcat mascot and 2 of her students

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Apr 19, 2024
Showcase, Student Presentation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Next week, more than 450 UK undergraduates will converge for the 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The Showcase empowers undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public. The Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 450 students and 373 presentations representing 94 disciplines and 17 colleges.

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UK undergraduate researchers present at the state Capitol

By Haven L. Patrick
 Mar 22, 2024
Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Lexington, Ky. (March 21, 2024) — The 22nd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol held on March 7 featured 13 University of Kentucky undergraduate research projects with important implications for issues in Kentucky, including public safety, energy conservation, homeownership and lung cancer prevention. 

Dr. Martha Grady holding up an award in front of a lit sign spelling “Showcase” with blue and white balloons around it.

Undergrads: Nominate your outstanding faculty research mentor

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 17th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the YearAwards. The student-nominated award recognizes excellence in supporting undergraduate research and conveys the campus’ high regard for outstanding contributions made to the academic and research community. 

UK Wildcat mascot posing in front of research posters at the 17th Showcase of Undergraduate Research

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Mar 13, 2024
Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) 18th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.  

Dr. Julia Costich

Julia Costich Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

By Brett Wilson
Mar 6, 2024
Faculty Mentor of the Month

August Research Faculty Mentor of the Month Dr. Julia Costich is the Peter P. Bosomworth professor of Health Services Research and Acting Chair in the Department of Health Management & Policy, College of Public Health. Julia attended Duke University for undergrad before completing her JD, PhD, MPA at the University of Kentucky. Not only does she serve in the College of Public Health, she also teaches at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky.  

Dr. Christopher Pool

Christopher Pool Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

By Brett Wilson
Mar 6, 2024
Faculty Mentor of the Month

July Research Faculty Mentor of the Month Dr. Christopher A. Pool is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology. He completed his PhD in 1990 at Tulane University. He currently mentors five undergraduate and five graduate students at the University of Kentucky.  

Dr. Gosia Chwatko

Gosia Chwatko Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

By Brett Wilson
Mar 6, 2024
Faculty Mentor of the Month

June Faculty Mentor of the Month Dr. Gosia Chwatko is an assistant professor in the College of Engineering Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Before ending up at UK, she studied undergrad at the University of Connecticut and then earned both her masters and PhD in chemical engineering from University of Texas Austin.   

M. Paul Murphy

M. Paul Murphy Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

By Brett Wilson
Mar 6, 2024
Faculty Mentor of the Month

May Research Faculty Mentor of the Month  Dr. M. Paul Murphy is a professor in the College of Medicine Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry. Dr. Murphy started his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto studying biochemistry. Post-graduation, he would go on to earn his Masters in psychology and then earn his PhD in neuroscience, both from the University of Toronto. Dr. Murphy also holds the title of program co-director at the SuRE Resource Center.  

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