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14 UK undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 25, 2023

Faculty Mentor, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2023) — The 21st annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 2, 2023, will feature 14 University of Kentucky undergraduate students whose research addresses topics with important implications for issues in Kentucky, including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

'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

2022 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 12, 2023

Oswald Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 58th annual Oswald Research and Creativity awards. Chad Risko, faculty director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, and Research Ambassadors were on hand to congratulate the winners and distribute the awards.

UK students earn top rankings for scientific research presentations

By Rob Weber

Dec 23, 2022

Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2022) — Six University of Kentucky students ranked among the top scorers for research presentations given at the Kentucky Academy of Science’s 2022 Annual Meeting in November. More than 700 students and professional scientists from across the state attended the annual meeting, which was held Nov. 10-12, at Morehead State University. Panels of scientists who judged students’ research presentations designated top-tier presentations as “Thoroughbreds.”

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.

TABLING: ForagerOne @ Lewis Honors College

Dec 1, 2022, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Faculty Mentor, Drop-In Advising, Student Success

LOOKING FOR A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE? UK has adopted the new ForagerOne platform to help connect students with faculty for integrative learning opportunities. 3 easy steps for students and faculty to get started! Learn more: https://our.uky.edu/ForagerOne

Workshop: Poster + Presentation Design

Mar 22, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

Student Presentation, Student Success

Poster + Presentation Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! Let our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors help walk you through the poster making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. We will discuss designing an oral presentation, as well. Get useful peer-to-peer feedback, too! Are you presenting your research at NCUR, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, or another upcoming conference/symposium? We're here to help.

Workshop: Abstract Writing

Mar 7, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, NCUR, Posters-at-the-Capitol, Showcase, Student Presentation, Student Success

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

Workshop: How to Write a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 1, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

UK Appalachian Center announces 2023 funding opportunities

By Micha'la Hood

Nov 23, 2022

Summer Research, Research Travel Grant, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2022) — Applications are now open for awards and funding opportunities offered by the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program. These opportunities are open to any student participating in work and research in the Appalachian region.

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