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JOSEPH ISON

JOSEPH ISON Senior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology, Biology, and Spanish major  Research Mentor: Dr. Heather Campbell-Speltz   I enjoy research because.... "I get to bring a new perspective to answer intriguing questions about the world."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

ANICAH SMITH

ANICAH SMITH Senior, Chemical Engineering major Research Mentor: Dr. J. Zach Hilt   I enjoy research because.... "I am able to contribute to global scientific knowledge in a meaningful way. Research makes a difference!"   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

KOTOMI YOKOKURA

KOTOMI YOKOKURA Sophomore, Social Work major with a minor in Public Policy Research Mentor: Dr. Natalie Pope   I enjoy research because.... " I get the opportunity to learn about others' experiences and provide information that can help create effective policies.   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

GRACELYN BUSH

Gracelyn Bush Junior, Public Health major  Research Mentor: Dr. Dana Quesinberry  

LAUREN HUDSON

LAUREN HUDSON Senior, Neuroscience and Biology major with a minor in Spanish Research Mentor: Dr. Nathan Vanderford   I enjoy research because.... "It allowed me to discover a hidden passion!"   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

KAYLI BOLTON

KAYLI BOLTON Junior, Biology major Research Mentor: Dr. Matthew Gentry   I enjoy research because.... "I enjoy research because it pushes me to think critically, has introduced me to amazing people, and allows me to contribute to science and medicine in a meaningful way."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

RAVEN BARLESTON

RAVEN BARLESTON Junior, Dietetics major  Research Mentor: Dr. Kendra OoNorasak   I enjoy research because.... "Research allows me to step outside my comfort zone, challenge me in a new way, and gain more knowledge in dietetics. "   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK? "My mentor Kendra OoNorasak introduced me to research."   

LUCAS BERTUCCI

LUCAS BERTUCCI Junior, Chemical Engineering major with minors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Photography Research Mentor: Drs. Joshua Werner and Jack Groppo   I enjoy research because.... "No one knows all the right answers and that is okay! Being part of a research team means that we are in this journey together. When things do not go as we hope, we are going to struggle together. But when we figure it out, we are going to celebrate together!"

MATTHEW BERNARD

MATTHEW BERNARD Junior, Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Mathematics Research Mentor: Dr. Dibakar Bhattacharyya   I enjoy research because.... "My research topic allows me to apply my education in engineering and chemistry towards my passion for medicine and medical technology."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

TAYLOR DAVIS

TAYLOR DAVIS Senior, Management major with minors in International Business, Spanish, and Economics Research Mentor: Drs. Janice Fernheimer and Serenity Wright   I enjoy research because.... "it expands my way of thinking and allows me to gain more perspective on the topic being researched."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?