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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. 

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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.  

Dr. Santollo Headshot

Jessica Santollo Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

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

April Research Faculty Mentor of the Month Dr. Jessica Santollo is an associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky. She started her undergraduate education journey at Rutgers University before heading to Florida State University to earn her Masters in Biological Psychology. Santollo would then also graduate in 2010 from FSU with a PhD in Neuroscience. 

Research Mentor of the Month

Christopher Fry Research Faculty Mentor of the Month

By Brett Wilson
Mar 4, 2024
Faculty Mentor of the Month

March Research Faculty Mentor of the Month    Dr. Christopher Fry is an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Fry completed an undergraduate Biology degree at Baylor University in 2006. He would then go on to gain his PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch before finding his way to the University of Kentucky in 2019. 

Samuel LeRose P@C

SAMUEL LEROSE 2024 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Feb 5, 2024
Posters-at-the-Capitol

Samuel LeRose Major: Physics Minor: Mathematics  Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford   I enjoy research because.... "It allows me to be creative and apply my knowledge to real-world applications.."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Tiffany Clark P@C

TIFFANY CLARK 2024 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

Feb 5, 2024
Posters-at-the-Capitol

Tiffany Clark Major: Computer Science Minor: Mathematics  Research Mentor: Dr. Brent Seales   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it offers hands-on experience, an in-depth exploration of my passion, and continuous intellectual challenges, fostering both personal and professional growth."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

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