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REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Presentation Opportunity

Mar 1, 2023, 1:00 AM – Apr 1, 2023, 11:55 PM

Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

This year’s 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 26, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Showcase is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits or performances. The event gives students from all disciplines a chance to engage in public outreach and polish their presentation skills. Peers, faculty and the local community are invited to come learn about the wide range of undergraduate research conducted at UK.

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship Deadline: March 1, 2023

Feb 1, 2023, 1:00 AM – Mar 1, 2023, 11:55 PM

Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships ($5,000 stipend) are funded by the Environmental Stewardship Fee and seek to promote projects that will make a significant contribution to the student’s academic growth, while concomitantly contributing to sustainability-focused research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Where appropriate, we are also seeking projects that will make a scholarly contribution to their discipline.

CURE Fellowship Application Deadline Extended

Feb 1, 2023, 1:00 AM – Mar 10, 2023, 11:55 PM

CURE Fellowship, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MARCH 10, 2023 at 11:55 PM EDT The CURE Fellowship provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in a research project under the guidance of a mentor associated with one of the SIX participating RPAs: PARTICIPATING RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS: Cancer Cardiovascular Diversity & Inclusion (UNITE) Energy Neuroscience

ForagerOne Madison and Shelby connecting with research

ForagerOne portal connects faculty and students to grow research at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory

Feb 13, 2023

Research Spotlight, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2023) — Today the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research launches a new portal in partnership with software developers ForagerOne that will facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and postdoc researchers.

2022 Posters at the Capitol student group University of Kentucky

14 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 25, 2023

Faculty Mentor, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2023) — The 21st annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 2, 2023, will feature 14 University of Kentucky undergraduate students whose research addresses topics with important implications for issues in Kentucky, including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Spring 2023 Research Creative Experience Expo

Research + Creative Experience Expo to highlight breadth of UK programs to undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 13, 2023

Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2023) — The third annual Research + Creative Experience Expo will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase and Ballroom A. This biannual event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at the University of Kentucky, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

College of Education research team explores nation’s K-12 teacher needs

By Amanda Nelson

Nov 30, 2022

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2022) — A new study designed at the University of Kentucky College of Education is gauging the types of supports teachers across the nation need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on schools. It is supported by a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation.

TABLING: ForagerOne @ Lewis Honors College

Dec 1, 2022, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising, Student Success

LOOKING FOR A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE? UK has adopted the new ForagerOne platform to help connect students with faculty for integrative learning opportunities. 3 easy steps for students and faculty to get started! Learn more: https://our.uky.edu/ForagerOne

2023 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Presentation Opportunity

Apr 26, 2023, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

Ambassadors, Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

The 17th 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.

Clare Rittschof and Abdallah Sher conduct research with honeybees

'That's why we're here' — UK researcher invites undergrads to the lab

By Amy Jones-Timoney and Steve Shaffer

Oct 17, 2022

CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2022) — For Clare Rittschof, Ph.D., introducing University of Kentucky undergraduate students to research starts by giving them access and experiences in her lab.

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