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Connection between dance, medicine, research

Dancing Wildcats Enjoy Smoother Transition to the Field of Medicine

By Mark Mozingo
 Aug 6, 2020
Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Success

The connection between art and medicine has been a focus of medical education institutions for decades.

UK student Mirindi Kabangu conducts research in the Randal Voss lab.

UK Research Center Establishes Scholar Program to Promote Diversity in Neurotrauma Studies

By Hillary Smith
 Aug 6, 2020
Faculty Mentor, Research Spotlight

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 6, 2020) — For a couple of years now members of the University of Kentucky Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), in collaboration with UK College of Arts and Sciences, have been working to increase the representation of Black undergraduate students in neuroscience.

Lucinda Smith superfund summer research Eastern KY

Project Allows UK Student to Positively Impact her Community

By Katie Pratt
 Aug 6, 2020
Research Spotlight, Summer Research

UK student Lucinda Smith, a senior human nutrition major from Corbin, Kentucky, has participated in research and outreach projects that show the health benefits of blackberries to people who live near Superfund sites. Photo submitted.

new United in Racial Equity Research Initiative at UK

UK Creating Multimillion-dollar Research Initiative Around Racial Disparity, Inequity

By Jay Blanton
 Aug 5, 2020
Research Spotlight

The new United in Racial Equity Research Initiative at UK will focus on racial disparities and inequity across broad areas, ranging from health to the historical foundations of systemic racism.

Angela Sanchez summer research fellow 2020

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight Angela Sanchez

Aug 5, 2020
Research Spotlight, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Angela Sanchez is a junior Landscape Architecture major. She is working with her mentor Dr. Chris Sass this summer on her research project "Parking Lot 2.0: Upgrading User Experience Of The Ubiquitous Urban Parking Lot"

Andrew Reynolds Summer Research Fellow 2020

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight Andrew Reynolds

Aug 4, 2020
Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Student Success

Andrew is a junior Trumpet Performance/ Music Education major with a Certificate in Baroque Trumpet minor. He is working with his mentor Dr. Jason Dovel this summer on his research project "Baroque Trumpet Ensemble Compact Disc Recording Project"

Lydia Pack Summer Research Fellow 2020

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight Lydia Pack

Aug 3, 2020
Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Student Success

Lydia Pack is a junior Psychology major with a Biology minor. She is working with her mentor Dr. Elizabeth Lorch this summer on her research project "Differential Effects of Two Interventions for Children At-Risk for ADHD"

2020 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award Winners Announced

By Ryan Girves
 Jul 27, 2020
Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor of the Month, Research Spotlight

 Four university faculty members received the University of Kentucky 2020 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award during the 14th annual Virtual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

Cheyenne Chandler Summer Research Fellow 2020

UK Students, Faculty Approach Summer Research Fellowships in Creative Ways to Continue Studies

By Ryan Girves
Jul 24, 2020
Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2020) — This year, 28 Summer Research Fellowships were awarded to undergraduate students by the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research. Excited to put their skills to the test in labs, fields, art studios and on stage, neither students nor faculty could have predicted the looming impacts of the novel coronavirus, introducing significant changes to nearly all facets of our daily lives. 

CAER energy lab sustainability research

Office of Undergraduate Research Accepting Applications for Summer Research Fellowships

By Ryan Girves
 Feb 7, 2020
Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research

Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students, as they put their skills to the test in labs, fields, library collections, art studios and the stage. In an effort to engage students in investigative and creative activities and to invest in undergraduate research, the Office of Undergraduate Research provides students with Summer Research Grants.

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