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Dr Melinda Ickes and Julia Estes Faculty mentor of the year award 2021

4 Faculty Honored as Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentors

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

May 14, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight, Showcase

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently awarded four faculty members for their exemplary commitment to undergraduate research mentoring. The Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards were presented during the 15th Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on April 27.

Matthew Farmer STEM Chemistry Pharmacy research

From Child’s Play to the Research Lab: UK Chemistry Grad Encourages ‘Young Scientists’ to Follow Their Dreams

By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Brad Nally

May 7, 2021

Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — If you ask Matthew Farmer what inspired him to pursue a degree in chemistry, his answer is simple: “My childhood.” Farmer eventually found his path through undergraduate research, which provided the scientific challenges and experimental settings he craved, along with the confidence he needed to excel.

Chad Risko faculty director undergraduate research

BLOG: Chad Risko, New Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research

By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis

Apr 13, 2021

Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Risko has accepted our offer to be the new Faculty Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Dr. Risko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky (UK).

Emily Keaton NCUR Spotlight

Emily Keaton NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 10, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: EMILY KEATON - Senior, Sociology, Philosophy, and English major with minors in Appalachian Studies, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. Research Mentor: Carol Street

Benjamin Cortas NCUR Spotlight

Benjamin Cortas NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 10, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: BENJAMIN CORTAS - Junior, Physics and Mathematical Sciences Dual Degree major. Research Mentor: Dr. Christopher Crawford

Paula Ames NCUR Spotlight

Paula Ames NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 10, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: PAULA AMES - Junior, Communication Sciences and Disorders major with minors in Communications and Clinical Healthcare Management. Research Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm

Sydney Daniels NCUR Spotlight

Sydney Daniels NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 10, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: SYDNEY DANIELS - Junior, Neuroscience and Economics major with a Mathematics minor. Research Mentor: Dr. Luke Bradley

Humza Anwar NCUR Spotlight

Humza Anwar NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 9, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: HUMZA ANWAR - Sophomore, Biology major. Research Mentor: Carol Street

Quinn Andrews NCUR Spotlight

Quinn Andrews NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 9, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: QUINN ANDREWS - Junior, Chemical Engineering major with a Biology minor and Biopharmaceutical certificate. Research Mentor: Carol Street

Aaron Shrout NCUR Spotlight

Aaron Shrout NCUR 2021 Spotlight

Apr 9, 2021

NCUR Spotlight, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Presentation, Student Success

NCUR 2021 SPOTLIGHT: AARON SHROUT - Sophomore, Economics major with a minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Research Mentor: Carol Street

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