Ambassadors

Inaugural Award Honors 6 Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

By Elizabeth Chapin Jun 6, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 6, 2022) — Every year, the University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors — a diverse group of outstanding students who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.

Kayli Bolton ambassador poster presentation Markey STRONG Scholars

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Mar 2, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention.

Summer research and creative expo January 31, 2022

Creative and research opportunities abound at undergraduate expo

By Emily Girard Feb 25, 2022

On Monday, Jan. 31, UK’s Office of Undergraduate Research hosted the Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo, connecting students with summer research opportunities. The purpose of the expo, according to the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website, was to “introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities.”

Nadja and Isabella research ambassadors Expo January 2022

Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Now Accepting Applications

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 11, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2022-23 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.

‘UK at the Half’: Meet UK Junior, Astronaut Scholar Kayli Bolton

By Allison Perry Feb 4, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2022) — For this “UK at the Half,” we catch up with University of Kentucky biology major Kayli Bolton, a 2021 scholarship recipient from the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF).

research ambassador meet greet social March 8, 2022

Ambassador Meet and Greet Social

Mar 8, 2022, 5:30 – 6:15 PM

Research Ambassadors Meet & Greet Recruitment Social Come in and learn about the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URA) program and meet current Research Ambassadors. Stop by and chat with ambassadors and enjoy Crank + Boom treats! Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. Room 211 Funkhouser Bldg Learn more, visit https://our.uky.edu/ambassadors

TABLING: Research Ambassadors

Feb 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Chat with an Ambassador! Have questions about how to get started in research? Want to chat with another student about the process and hear their experiences? Stop by the Ambassador's table near the Student Center's Social Staircase between 11AM - 1PM

TABLING: Research Ambassadors

Feb 7, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

2021 Oswald Competition category award winners

2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Dec 20, 2021

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced 18 undergraduate winners of the 57th annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards.

Poster Design Workshop

Feb 8, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Create effective and engaging research posters! Let our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors help walk you through the poster making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. We will discuss designing an oral presentation. Also, get useful peer-to-peer feedback, too!

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