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Austin Trotter CURE 2025

Austin Trotter 2025 CURE Research Fellow

Jul 10, 2025
CURE Fellowship, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Summer Research

Senior, Neuroscience and Psychology major Research Mentor: Martha Tillson - College of Arts and Sciences, Sociology Supported by the Substance Use Disorder Research Priority Area (SUPRA)   Project Title: "An Analysis of Substance Use-Related Stigma: Understanding How Experiences of Stigma Influence Treatment Utilization"  

Tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Nov 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

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 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Oct 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

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 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Tabling

Ambassador Tabling

Sep 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors

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 2025 Tabling Dates: Sept. 3  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Oct. 8  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Nov. 5  @ 11 am - 1 pm; Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Madi Wilson Caroline Harper Hannon in the lab

Research, growth and connection

By Kiana Alpaca, Reporter
 Apr 3, 2025
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

Read Kentucky Kernel article A cork board hangs on the door with the words “The Hannon Laboratory” written in pink and white surrounded by colorful drawings and photos of students. Inside, white fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling, and focused gazes are directed at different samples accompanied by the steady beeping of a machine. The concentration in the room is palpable.

Research Ambassador meet and greet social 2025-26

Research Ambassador Meet & Greet Social

Mar 10, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Ambassadors

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

abbey

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

Cassady Brockman
Feb 18, 2025
Research Abroad, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Summer Research

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
Ambassadors, Student Success

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
Ambassadors, Student Success

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
Ambassadors, Student Success

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  

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