Research Spotlight

Danica Hak research ambassador design student

Undergraduate Research Celebrated at UK CURATE Event

by Michelle Aiello

Feb 15, 2023

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

“Proscenium,” a research project by Danica Hak, an undergraduate in the School of Interiors at the College of Design and the Department of Theatre and Undergraduate Research Fellow, was recognized on January 19 at the CURATE Research Advisory Group (RAG) program sponsored by UK’s Office of the Vice President for Research.

ForagerOne Madison and Shelby connecting with research

ForagerOne portal connects faculty and students to grow research at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory

Feb 13, 2023

Research Spotlight, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2023) — Today the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research launches a new portal in partnership with software developers ForagerOne that will facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and postdoc researchers.

2022 CURE Fellowship Abdallah Sher Dr. Clare Rittschof summer research

'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery Transformative summer research experience!

By Amy Jones-Timoney

Jan 13, 2023

CURE Fellowship, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

Click HERE to listen to: 'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery

Spring 2023 Research Creative Experience Expo

Research + Creative Experience Expo to highlight breadth of UK programs to undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 13, 2023

Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2023) — The third annual Research + Creative Experience Expo will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase and Ballroom A. This biannual event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at the University of Kentucky, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

College of Education research team explores nation’s K-12 teacher needs

By Amanda Nelson

Nov 30, 2022

Research Spotlight, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2022) — A new study designed at the University of Kentucky College of Education is gauging the types of supports teachers across the nation need in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on schools. It is supported by a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation.

Clare Rittschof and Abdallah Sher conduct research with honeybees

'That's why we're here' — UK researcher invites undergrads to the lab

By Amy Jones-Timoney and Steve Shaffer

Oct 17, 2022

CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2022) — For Clare Rittschof, Ph.D., introducing University of Kentucky undergraduate students to research starts by giving them access and experiences in her lab.

summer research creative experience expo University of Kentucky

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo Find a Summer Research + Creative Opportunity

Jan 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Research Abroad, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2023 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research opportunities available both on- and off-campus. Learn about the upcoming Summer 2023 fellowship cycles and what you can do to prepare to become the strongest possible applicant.

Beckman Scholar Information Session

Nov 8, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Beckman Scholars, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Information Session, Student Success

Beckman Scholar Program Information Session The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Beckman Scholars Information Session on Wednesday, November 8 at 4 PM via Zoom for all students interested in applying.

undergraduate Research Creative Experience Expo University of Kentucky 2022

2nd annual Research Expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Sep 8, 2022

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Information Session

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research will host the second annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase.

2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors University of Kentucky

22 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Aug 31, 2022

Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2022) — The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky is honored to announce that 22 outstanding undergraduates have been selected for the 2022-23 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

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