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Tayo Adedokun with Grace Perrin and Malia Jones

2022 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award Winners Announced

By Elizabeth Chapin
 Jun 8, 2022
Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Showcase

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 8, 2022) — Four University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2022 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

Kendall Corbin

Kendall Corbin Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year 2021-22

Jun 2, 2022
Faculty Mentor

Q. What does this Award mean to you? A. "This award signifies to me that I made a difference in someone else's life for the better and that my student knew that I genuinely cared about them, their future and their success." Q. How has your experience as an undergraduate research mentor impacted you?

Tayo Adedokun

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

Jun 1, 2022
Faculty Mentor

Q. What does this award mean to you?

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.

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

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.

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