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10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is proud to announce the fourth annual 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists. These undergraduates competed in the competition’s preliminary round and were selected as Top 10 finalists to present their research during the final round 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in The Cornerstone’s eSports Theater.

Call for Abstracts: Posters-at-the-Capitol

Posters-at-the-Capitol (P@C) is a one-day, annual event held to educate Kentucky State Legislators of the importance of its undergraduate research and scholarly work. Student discoveries impact many issues that affect our economy both stateside and globally.   Posters-at-the-Capitol requires abstracts to be no more than 300 words.  Learn more our.uky.edu/posters-at-the-capitol

Call for Abstracts: National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

NCUR: National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual student conference dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study.  Abstract submission deadline: Nov. 30, 2022 Event Dates:  April 13 - 15, 2023 @ Univ of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Learn more our.uky.edu/ncur  

5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition - Preliminary Round

1 Slide. 5 Minutes. Outstanding research! Cheer on UK undergraduate research students as they share their trailblazing research and compete for cash prizes in the 5-Minute Fast Track Competition. Who will advance to the finals?

Call for posters: UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 20. 2022) — University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in the second annual sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Oct. 18.

Sustainability Research Poster Competition

Sustainability Research Poster Competition   Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in a new sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 5:00  - 7:00 PM.

Workshop Series: Abstract Writing Workshop

WORKSHOP SERIES The Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts.  The workshop includes information on: What exactly is an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? 

UK’s Kotomi Yokokura Recognized as 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 27, 2022)  Kotomi Yokokura, a student in the College of Social Work and Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky, has been recognized as the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow.

Students to Present Research and Creative Work at Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 22, 2022) — University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff are gearing up for the 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The event will take place from 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, featuring over 325 students and 250 presentations representing 64 disciplines and 16 colleges.

Showcase Poster Printing Deadline

FREE POSTER PRINTING AVAILABLE Upload your mentor-approved research poster HERE  by 11:55 PM EST on April 18, 2022 to have your poster printed free-of-charge.  Students are eligible for ONE free poster printing per semester.