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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.

Summer Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium Presentation Opportunity

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Wednesday, August 31 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 4th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom B from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.  

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.

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Junior Meron Lemma Making Impact on Global Health Systems Through Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 9, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges, including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention.

Registration Now Open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2022) — At the University of Kentucky, undergraduate research and creative work are central to a well-rounded student experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is celebrating 16 years of supporting students presenting their research and creative work at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The 16th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

JOSEPH ISON 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

JOSEPH ISON Senior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology, Biology, and Spanish major  Research Mentor: Dr. Heather Campbell-Speltz   I enjoy research because.... "I get to bring a new perspective to answer intriguing questions about the world."   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

ANICAH SMITH 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

ANICAH SMITH Senior, Chemical Engineering major Research Mentor: Dr. J. Zach Hilt   I enjoy research because.... "I am able to contribute to global scientific knowledge in a meaningful way. Research makes a difference!"   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

KOTOMI YOKOKURA 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol Spotlight

KOTOMI YOKOKURA Sophomore, Social Work major with a minor in Public Policy Research Mentor: Dr. Natalie Pope   I enjoy research because.... " I get the opportunity to learn about others' experiences and provide information that can help create effective policies.   How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

‘Wildcat Wednesday’: Personal Experiences Drive UK Junior Kayli Bolton to Help Others Through Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2022) — Throughout March for Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research, crossing traditional academic boundaries and impacting Kentucky’s most pressing challenges including opioid use disorder treatment, aging and Alzheimer’s, water and air filtration, environmental impacts on health and suicide prevention.