Research Spotlight

The internship at JPL was not O’Neal’s first time working for NASA. He spent the summer of 2023 at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, working to develop aerial mesh networks using uncrewed aerial vehicles. Photo provided by Asa O'Neal.

UK senior and Astronaut Scholar revels in ‘most impactful award’ he’s ever received

By Tom Musgrave Oct 2, 2024

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KayDee Pratt through her fellowship with the College of Design, involved her experimenting with the design process for creating shoes in virtual reality

‘Design you can’t do just based on a textbook’: How one student took her research to virtual reality

By Meg Mills and Ben Branscum Sep 18, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2024) — For many University of Kentucky students, their ambition and drive don’t stop during summer break. Summer is an ideal time for students to take a leap into an experience within their college careers that will propel them into their chosen career field. KayDee Pratt, a senior majoring in product design in the UK College of Design, is one of these students.

The students pictured are the first to have their research published in Aperture's inaugural edition. Photo provided by OUR.

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jul 31, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The inaugural edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) launched June 1, highlighting seven student-professor partnerships.

UK launches program to address water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in Appalachia

By Jordan Strickler Jun 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is excited to announce the launch of a new Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This opportunity aims to provide undergraduates with invaluable research opportunities focused on engineering solutions for water resource management and sustainability in the Appalachian region.

2024-25 Beckman Scholars Elizabeth Elliott Shasanka Lamichhane

2 UK undergraduate students named Beckman Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman May 24, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2024) — Two undergraduates have been selected as recipients of the University of Kentucky’s Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS).

Picture collage of the 5 students selected as 2024 CURE Fellows

5 students selected as 2024 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

By Haven L. Patrick May 23, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 23, 2024) — Five students from the University of Kentucky have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship program.

Student Research Spotlight: James Overly

May 14, 2024

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Call for Submissions: UK’s undergraduate peer, expert-reviewed research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 2, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the spring issue of Aperture, a new open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Aperture Drop-in Info Session

Jan 16, 2024, 4:30 – 5:00 PM

The Aperture Drop-in Info Session is for students interested in joining the Aperture Student Committee or questions about submitting to the journal. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 4:30 – 5:00 PM via Zoom Access Zoom meeting here

Seun Adekunle presentation Showcase 2022 undergraduate research

Date set for 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Haven L. Patrick Dec 7, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will celebrate bold dreamers and strategic thinkers at the upcoming Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. Marking its 18th year of support for undergraduate research, the showcase is set for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

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