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Lewis Honors College students expand UK’s health care education reach into rural populations

By Adrienne Clarke Nov 28, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2023) — Jackson Miller and Ethan Morgan, former Marshall County High School classmates and now best friends and roommates at the University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College, first arrived in Lexington feeling a bit overwhelmed of all the opportunities available to them UK.

DNYay! offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various engaging activities and experiments. Photo by Matt Barton, UK Agricultural Communications.

University of Kentucky's DNYay! genetics outreach program engages high school students

By Jordan Strickler Jun 22, 2023

Lexington, Ky.— A University of Kentucky entomologist is embarking on a quest to help high school students unlock the mysteries of genetics. The project, led by assistant professor Nicholas Teets, brings advanced genetics techniques and hands-on learning experiences to the classroom, fostering students’ interest in science.

(Left to right) Dean Charles Griffith, Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, Lordina Mensah, Luke Bradley, President Eli Capilouto and Stephanie White.

UK START program receives Golden Apple Award

By Audrey Kirby Sep 21, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2022) — In recognition of its strong commitment to student achievement, the University of Kentucky STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program was honored with the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Golden Apple Award.

Sireesha Gutti won first place at the regional fair with her project titled, "Sex Chromosomal Differences and Increased Leukemia Rates in Males."

Dunbar Students Sweep Regional Science Fair With Mentorship From Markey

By Dani Jaffe Jul 1, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2022) — Earlier this year, three Lexington-native Paul Laurence Dunbar High School students earned first, second and third place overall at the 2022 Best of Fair regional science awards, all with training from University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center faculty members.

Summer Research Symposium August 31, 2022

Summer Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium

Aug 31, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Wednesday, August 31 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 4th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom B from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

University of Kentucky Research COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 Updates For High School Students, Human Participants and Site Monitors at UK

By Lisa A. Cassis, PhD Sep 10, 2021

The safety and health of our research community is our priority. We understand due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, you have questions about potential policy changes. To assist you in continuing research in your settings as safely as possible, we have updated the FAQs on our COVID-19 Guidance For Researchers site to answer pressing questions on topics that you have sent our way, including high school students in research laboratories, research with human participants, and vendor and site monitor policies.

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

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.

START STEM Program Fayette Co Public Schools

UK, Fayette County Schools and Partners Join Forces on STEM Pipeline Program

By Alicia Gregory Apr 11, 2021

The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at the University of Kentucky is creating a unique pipeline to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and promote STEM careers for traditionally underrepresented populations (people of color, individuals with disabilities, students from free or reduced lunch schools), first-generation college students, and girls and women in STEM.

UK College of Medicine Assistant Professor Nathan Vanderford teaching in the classroom at UK.

New Study Examines Ways to Improve Cancer Literacy in Kentucky Students

By Allison Perry Feb 10, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2020) – A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

Markey Announces First Cohort of High School Students for ACTION Program

By Allison Perry May 7, 2019

Through a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Cancer Institute, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center recently expanded its successful Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program to include high school students from Appalachian Kentucky counties.

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