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Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 8, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Student Success

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Ask the Aperture Co-Editors-In-Chief

Aperture Zoom Drop-In

Feb 1, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Student Success

Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research Drop-In Ask the Co-Editors-in-Chief about the rubrics, bylaws, review process, submission guidelines, and more! This Zoom Drop-In is designed to help you understand The Aperture Journal processes to feel confident in submitting your undergraduate research. Learn more about Aperture Join the Zoom / February 1 & 8 from 12 - 2 PM

Nolan Marcum Presentation CURE Fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship

By Haven L Patrick
 Jan 22, 2025
CURE Fellowship, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship.

Katie Christensen Sustainability research fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Haven L. Patrick
 Jan 22, 2025
Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

Research Expo Fall 2024

5th annual expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 Jan 21, 2025
Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fifth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at UK, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

Molly Lobel in Tayo Adedokun's poultry lab

UK pre-vet senior finds, shares the joy in undergraduate research

Words: Bailey Vandiver (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) Photos: Sabrina Hounshell (Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment)
 Dec 17, 2024
Ambassadors, Student Success

Molly Lobel finds “joy and pride” in the research she does at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.  “It’s kind of like your baby,” said Lobel, who is a senior studying animal science on a pre-veterinary track. 

URA Applications open Feb 1 and close March 31

2025-26 Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

Feb 1, 2025, 1:00 AM – Mar 31, 2025, 11:55 PM
Ambassadors, Student Success

Become a Research Ambassador!   What are the benefits of being a Research Ambassador?• Build presentation and verbal communication skills• Gain valuable experience and recognition for promoting a highly valued undergraduate program• Be a leader in a community of researchers• Have an opportunity to share research experience with peers, staff, and faculty, and potential new students• Gain networking opportunities  

URA Interest Session March 4 at 5:30 pm in 103 JSB

Research Ambassador Interest Session

Mar 4, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Ambassadors, Student Success

RESEARCH AMBASSADOR INTEREST SESSION   Current ambassadors will discuss the ambassador program, benefits of being an ambassador, eligibility requirements, and application process. Q&A session to follow the presentation. March 4 at 5:30 PM / Room 103 Jacobs Science Building REGISTER NOW

Sara Dickens award winner research NCUR

Sara Dickens Receives Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award

By Adrienne Clarke and Angelica Prekopa
 Dec 11, 2024
Research Spotlight, NCUR, Student Success

Read Honors article During the 33rd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon hosted by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association, the Lewis Honors College proudly selected senior Sara Dickens as its 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award winner for her academic excellence and impact on others. 

From left, Ryan Brennan, Nikitha Dharanipragada, Ava Kruse and Sarisha Lohano. Photos provided.

Physiology Scholars Program welcomes new cohort focused on biomedical research

By Lindsay Travis
 Nov 27, 2024
Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Success

Read UKNow article LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Department of Physiology has welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students for the Physiology Scholars Program.

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