Research Spotlight

Ashley Morrison 2025 Sustainability Research Fellow

Senior, Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology major Research Mentor: Allan Bruce Downie - Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Horticulture Supported by UK Student Sustainability Council   Project Title: "Characterizing SEED MATURATION1 and BARENTSZ Allele (BTZ-1, Protein Interactions and The Consequence of Interaction on Plant Development"

Safiyah Sadek: Neuroscience major shares her research journey and celebrates crossing the finish line

Research, growth and connection

Read Kentucky Kernel article A cork board hangs on the door with the words “The Hannon Laboratory” written in pink and white surrounded by colorful drawings and photos of students. Inside, white fluorescent lights hang from the ceiling, and focused gazes are directed at different samples accompanied by the steady beeping of a machine. The concentration in the room is palpable.

13 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2025)  — Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

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. 

Physiology Scholars Program welcomes new cohort focused on biomedical research

Read UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.

Call for Vendors: Research Expo - Jan. 27, 2025

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is pleased to announce the Research Expo will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, from 11 am – 1 pm in the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase.  This is a great opportunity to promote summer research programs, spring research opportunities, and upcoming projects.  

After UK, chemistry doctoral graduate pursues nanoparticle research at West Point

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Rosemary Calabro found her love of research as an undergrad examining nanoparticles in materials chemistry. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, she applied to many graduate schools searching for the perfect fit. That’s when she found professors Doo Young Kim and Dong-Sheng Yang at the University of Kentucky.  

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

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