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71 UK Students to Present Research at NCUR

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2025) —Seventy-one University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 7-9, 2025, at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. NCUR is one of the largest events for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals across the country. 

Sara Dickens Receives Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award

Read Honors article During the 33rd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon hosted by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, the Lewis Honors College proudly selected senior Sara Dickens as its 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award winner for her academic excellence and impact on others. 

Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study.  Abstract submission deadline: Dec. 6, 2024 Event Dates:  April 7 - 9, 2025 @ Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA Learn more our.uky.edu/ncur

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. Event Dates:  April 8 - 10, 2024 @ California State Univ. Long Beach Learn more our.uky.edu/ncur

Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study.  Abstract submission deadline: Dec. 8, 2023 Event Dates:  April 8 - 10, 2024 @ California State Univ. Long Beach Learn more our.uky.edu/ncur

Nina Monticello NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Nina Monticello Senior, Psychology major Research Mentor: Dr. Michelle Martel   I enjoy research because.... "it gives me an opportunity to learn new skills, explore new interests, meet new people, and invest in my future."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Hunter McCormick NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Hunter McCormick Senior, Public Policy and Economics major Research Mentor: Dr. Cory Curl   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it provides me with the opportunity to delve deeper into complex economic and social issues, challenge my assumptions, and contribute to evidence-based solutions that have the potential to improve people's lives."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Slane Steen NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Slane Steen Junior, Psychology major and Neuroscience minor Research Mentor: Joshua Beckmann   I enjoy research because.... "It makes me feel like I am a part of something that will help people and change the future of drug misuse treatment."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Alexis Cerise NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Alexis Cerise Senior, Music Performance major Research Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Campbell   I enjoy research because.... "The possibilities are endless. You’re always able to take your research a step further, take a new spin on things, or include new elements that might not have been considered before. By the end, you’ve created something akin to a personal work of art."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Sairakshitha Yalla NCUR 2023 Spotlight

Sairakshitha Yalla Junior, Biology and Mathematics major Research Mentors: Dr. Hull and Dr. Manon   I enjoy research because.... "there is nothing more rewarding than discovering something for the very first time."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?