Ambassadors

Gretchen Ruschman Research Ambassador of the Year 2021-22

Jun 10, 2022

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Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "Receiving this award was an incredible moment for me. I am almost incapable of finding the right words to convey my appreciation to the Office of Undergraduate Research. Receiving this award is a great encouragement to continue to promote undergraduate research and creative scholarship whole heartedly at UK." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you?

Shelby McCubbin Research Ambassador of the Year 2021-22

Jun 9, 2022

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Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "To me this award is a recognition of service to both the Office of Undergraduate Research and the larger campus community. I would have wanted to help people get involved with research either way, but I am grateful to hear that my work in the Office has had a notable impact." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you?

Bridget Bolt Research Ambassador of the Year 2021-22

Jun 8, 2022

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Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "This award shows my dedication to being an ambassador and showing others how to be involved in research." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you? A. "This experience has broadened my understanding of what research is and the vast amount of disciplines." Q. What was the most significant or memorable moment you experienced as a Research Ambassador?

Caleb Kennedy Research Ambassador of the Year 2021-22

Jun 7, 2022

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Q. What does this award mean to you? A. "Research has given me a lot and it feels good to be recognized for my work to give back to it." Q. How has your experience as a Research Ambassador impacted you? A. "Being an ambassador pushed me out of my in a positive way. I was able to grow as an individual and was able to help others find a way to grow through research as well." Q. What was the most significant or memorable moment you experienced as a Research Ambassador?

Inaugural Award Honors 6 Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

By Elizabeth Chapin

Jun 6, 2022

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

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

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Presentation, Student Success

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

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session

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

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

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

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

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

Workshops, Ambassadors, Information Session

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

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