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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.” 

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).

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  

TABLING: Research Ambassadors

Feb 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ambassadors, Information Session

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
Ambassadors, Information Session

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

2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Dec 20, 2021
Ambassadors, Oswald Research, Research Spotlight, Student Success

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 Workshop Series

Feb 8, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Ambassadors, Workshops, Student Presentation

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!

Research Ambassador Interest Session

Mar 2, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Ambassadors, Information Session

Attend one of two Interest Sessions hosted by Student Research Ambassadors to learn more about our program. The sessions are scheduled for 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, and 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 on Zoom. Come learn about Student Research Ambassador events, opportunities, and the benefits of being an ambassador!

Research Ambassador Interest Session

Feb 10, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Ambassadors, Information Session

Attend one of two Interest Sessions hosted by Student Research Ambassadors to learn more about our program. The sessions are scheduled for 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, and 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 on Zoom. Come learn about Student Research Ambassador events, opportunities, and the benefits of being an ambassador!

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