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DEADLINE: Showcase Poster Printing

Apr 21, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:55 PM

Poster printing DEADLINE for the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is April 21, 2025, at 11:55 PM View poster guidelines Upload your poster

Research Mentor of the Year Award Nominations

Mar 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Apr 1, 2025, 11:55 PM

The Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award recognizes UK faculty members who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional undergraduate research experiences, as well as supporting and promoting the undergraduate research initiatives on campus. Each year, outstanding faculty mentors are recognized at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars for their outstanding leadership and support of students.

19th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – Apr 1, 2025, 11:55 PM

This year’s 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 30, 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.

2025 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 30, 2025, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

The 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Yosra Helmy holds an award for Mentor of the Year standing by the Wildcat mascot and 2 of her students

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Apr 19, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Next week, more than 450 UK undergraduates will converge for the 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The Showcase empowers undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public. The Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 450 students and 373 presentations representing 94 disciplines and 17 colleges.

UK Wildcat mascot posing in front of research posters at the 17th Showcase of Undergraduate Research

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Mar 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2024) — Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) 18th Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This year’s showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Showcase poster deadline: April 15, 2024 at 11:55 PM

DEADLINE: Showcase Poster Printing

Apr 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

Poster printing DEADLINE for the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is April 15, 2024 at 11:55 PM View poster guidelines Upload your poster

Seun Adekunle presentation Showcase 2022 undergraduate research

Date set for 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

By Haven L. Patrick Dec 7, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will celebrate bold dreamers and strategic thinkers at the upcoming Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. Marking its 18th year of support for undergraduate research, the showcase is set for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on Wednesday, April 24, 2024

2024 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 24, 2024, 1:00 – 5:30 PM

The 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Showcase to spotlight 500 students’ research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Apr 24, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 24, 2022) — This week more than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates will converge for the 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The showcase empowers undergraduates to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. This year’s Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 500 students and 330 presentations representing 66 disciplines and 18 colleges.

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