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20th annual showcase of undergraduate scholars will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 1 PM - 5:30 PM in the Historic Memorial Coliseum

2026 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:30 PM
Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

The 20th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of The Year, Learn more

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 1, 2026, 11:55 PM
Faculty Mentor

The 20th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

UK Research Mentor of the Year Award Winners 2025

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
Sep 24, 2025
Faculty Mentor, Showcase

Go to UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 15, 2025) — Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Expo

Research + Creative Experience Expo

Sep 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. MONDAY, SEPT. 8, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  |  Gatton Student Center Social Staircase Updated vendor list coming soon. View Expo webpage here.

From left: Juan Canedo, stand-in for Hisashi Sawada, Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Lindsey Fay and Nicholas Teets

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 May 15, 2025
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Showcase

Read UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 15, 2025) — Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Research Expo Fall 2024

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jan 21, 2025
Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fifth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at UK, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

MOTY nominations open March 1, 2025

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations Awards announced at the Showcase!

Mar 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Apr 1, 2025, 11:55 PM
Faculty Mentor of the Month, Faculty Mentor, Showcase

The 18th annual Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting undergraduate research initiatives on campus.   Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students. 

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CAFE: Undergraduate Research Seminar

Oct 17, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Undergraduate Research Seminar Are you interested in Undergraduate Research? Hear from a panel of experts in the College of Ag: Dr. Tayo Adedokun, Associate Professor Areas of Specialization: Poultry nutrition, swine nutrition, digestive physiology Dr. Phillip Bridges, Associate Professor Animal and Food Sciences

The students pictured are the first to have their research published in Aperture's inaugural edition. Photo provided by OUR.

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jul 31, 2024
Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The inaugural edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) launched June 1, highlighting seven student-professor partnerships.

Research Expo

Research Expo

Sep 9, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Gatton Student Center Social Staircase View Expo Webpage and Vendors

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