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Research Ambassador meet and greet social 2025-26

Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social

Mar 10, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Join us at the 2025-26 Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social. This is a fun opportunity to meet current ambassadors, enjoy a sweet treat, and learn more about the ambassador program. March 10, 2025 5:00 - 6:00 PM 103 Jacobs Science Building Click here for more information

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Research ambassador Abbey McNely shares her experience in research in Indonesia and her journey at UK

Cassady Brockman Feb 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. —  Large-scale tourism can benefit a region economically but have many negative effects on the destination’s people and environment.  

Undergraduate Research Ambassador's Sarisha Lohano and Hannah Allen interviewing UK undergraduate student Abdallah Sher on the OUR Podcast in a recording room in front of a blue screen depicting OUR Podcast logo

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Haven L. Patrick Feb 11, 2025

Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URAs) for the 2025-26 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a volunteer opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

Molly Lobel in Tayo Adedokun's poultry lab

UK pre-vet senior finds, shares the joy in undergraduate research

Words: Bailey Vandiver (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Photos: Sabrina Hounshell (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Dec 17, 2024

Molly Lobel finds “joy and pride” in the research she does at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.  “It’s kind of like your baby,” said Lobel, who is a senior studying animal science on a pre-veterinary track. 

URA Applications open Feb 1 and close March 31

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

Feb 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Mar 31, 2025, 11:55 PM

Become a Research Ambassador!   What are the benefits of being a Research Ambassador?• Build presentation and verbal communication skills• Gain valuable experience and recognition for promoting a highly valued undergraduate program• Be a leader in a community of researchers• Have an opportunity to share research experience with peers, staff, and faculty, and potential new students• Gain networking opportunities  

URA Interest Session March 4 at 5:30 pm in 103 JSB

Research Ambassador Interest Session

Mar 4, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

RESEARCH AMBASSADOR INTEREST SESSION   Current ambassadors will discuss the ambassador program, benefits of being an ambassador, eligibility requirements, and application process. Q&A session to follow the presentation. March 4 at 5:30 PM / Room 103 Jacobs Science Building REGISTER NOW

From left, Ryan Brennan, Nikitha Dharanipragada, Ava Kruse and Sarisha Lohano. Photos provided.

Physiology Scholars Program welcomes new cohort focused on biomedical research

By Lindsay Travis Nov 27, 2024

Read UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.

2024 - 2025 Research Ambassadors compilation

15 students selected as Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Oct 10, 2024

Read UKNow article   LEXINGTON, Ky (Oct. 10, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has selected 15 outstanding undergraduates for the 2024-25 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

Open House

OUR Open House

Sep 18, 2024, 8:30 – 11:00 AM

⭐️ Join us at our annual Open House ⭐️  Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 8:30 - 11 AM in 211 Funkhouser ~ Free Food + Drop-In Advising + Giveaways ~ Get connected with research opportunities and learn about upcoming events and funding programs. Explore undergraduate research, competitive awards, and the Chellgren Center's programs!

Ambassador Tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Sep 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Chat with a Research Ambassador! Have questions about how to get started in research? Looking for research opportunities or summer fellowships? Stop by and talk with an ambassador. Fall 2024 Tabling Dates: Sept. 4  @ 11am - 1pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 9  @ 11am - 1pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 6  @ 4 - 6pm; Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom 

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