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Tayo Adedokun Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year 2021-22

Jun 1, 2022

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James Beard Showcase 2019 computer science guitar research

Students to Present Research and Creative Work at Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Apr 22, 2022

Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 22, 2022) — University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff are gearing up for the 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The event will take place from 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, featuring over 325 students and 250 presentations representing 64 disciplines and 16 colleges.

Group poster presentation at Showcase 2019

Registration Now Open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Mar 2, 2022

Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2022) — At the University of Kentucky, undergraduate research and creative work are central to a well-rounded student experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is celebrating 16 years of supporting students presenting their research and creative work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Dr Melinda Ickes and Julia Estes Faculty mentor of the year award 2021

Nominate Your Faculty: 2021-22 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards Nomination Portal Now Open

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Feb 15, 2022

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 15th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards. The student-nominated award recognizes excellence in supporting undergraduate research and conveys the campus’ high regard for outstanding contributions made to the academic and research community.

Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo January 31, 2022

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo Find a Summer Research + Creative Opportunity!

Jan 31, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Research Travel Grant

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2022 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus.

ACTION member and Lawrence County high schooler Kassidy Burke writes on a white board during a lecture given by ACTION alumnus and current medical student Scotty Farmer.

ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic

By Haley Williamson

Jul 22, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight, High School

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program takes up to 20 high school students every other year. ACTION’s two-year program provides students with research and clinical experience through both Markey and UK HealthCare, mentoring, professional development, and outreach opportunities in their own communities.

As part of the program, Santillan-Jimenez will complete a project at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté in France.

CAER’s Santillan-Jimenez Receives Fulbright Specialist Award

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

Jun 7, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Abroad, Research Spotlight

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have named Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) a recipient of the Fulbright Specialist Program award.

4 Faculty Honored as Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentors

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 14, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight, Showcase

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently awarded four faculty members for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate research mentoring. The Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards were presented during the 15th Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on April 27.

Chad Risko faculty director undergraduate research

BLOG: Chad Risko, New Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research

By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis

Apr 13, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Risko has accepted our offer to be the new Faculty Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Dr. Risko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky (UK).

2020 Excellent Research Mentor Award Winners

Nominations Open for Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Awards

By Jessica Jones-Bowman

Mar 23, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Showcase

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting nominations for the 14th annual UK Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year awards. Nominations are open now through April 6.

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