Research Spotlight

Leena Haider World CUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 31, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

Leena Haider Junior, History major, Biology minor Research Mentor: Carol Street Research Project Title "Banking While Female: Women’s Alternative Banking Systems Around the World" Brief Project Description "Investigation of women across the globe who create financial alternatives to traditional banking by establishing close-knit, women-led collective funds to promote female financial literacy and authority over their money."

Christopher Joseph Mattingly World CUR Spotlight

Christopher Joseph Mattingly World CUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 31, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

Christopher Joseph Mattingly Junior, Spanish Language and Linguistics major Research Mentor: Carol Street Research Project Title "Sisterhood and Sanctity: A Reexamination of Colonial Mexican Femininity" Brief Project Description

Avery Schanbacher World CUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 31, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

Avery Schanbacher Sophomore, English and Music major Research Mentor: Carol Street Research Project Title "In Kinship to Our Crafts": Larkspur Press and the Kentucky Literary Community" Brief Project Description "Analysis of records from an independent letterpress publisher in Monterey Kentucky" I enjoy research because... "it is so fulfilling to be able to learn more about ourselves, our communities, and our art."

Abigail Mortell World CUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 31, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

Abigail Mortell Senior, History major, Music Performance and International Studies minor Research Mentor: Carol Street Research Project Title "Canonization of Irish Authors: Nationalism and the Popularization of 1920s Irish Literature" Brief Project Description

Riley Droppleman World CUR 2023 Spotlight

Mar 31, 2023

Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

Riley Droppleman Senior, Biology and English major, Classics minor Research Mentor: Carol Street Research Project Title "An Ethical Dilemma: Developing a New Teaching Model for Culturally-Aware Ethics in Medical Schools" Brief Project Description

Grace Mullikin College Public Health research

CPH 395: A pathway for doing more practical research in public health and beyond

By Jonathan Greene

Mar 24, 2023

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health’s (CPH) undergraduate research program fosters student curiosity and development through mentored, self-directed work. Many students begin their research with CPH 395, Undergraduate Independent Studies in Public Health.

Beckman Scholars 2023 Kaitlyn Brock Hena Kachroo

2 outstanding undergraduates selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Mar 23, 2023

Beckman Scholars, Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 23, 2023) — 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).

2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open Application deadline: April 17

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Mar 21, 2023

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Information Session, Drop-In Advising, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2023) — Applications are being accepted for positions as University of Kentucky (UK) Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

'UK at the Half': Why student Josh Griffith loves UK

By Meg Mills

Mar 13, 2023

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13,  2023) — For this "UK at the Half," University of Kentucky student Josh Griffith explains how his experiences being involved in undergraduate research have created a lasting impact on him. Listen to "UK at the Half" interview here Admitted students should confirm their spot at UK by the May 1 confirmation deadline.

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Presentation Opportunity

Mar 1, 2023, 1:00 AM – Apr 1, 2023, 11:55 PM

Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

This year’s 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 26, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Showcase is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits or performances. The event gives students from all disciplines a chance to engage in public outreach and polish their presentation skills. Peers, faculty and the local community are invited to come learn about the wide range of undergraduate research conducted at UK.

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