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Let’s Taco ‘Bout Research

Jan 17, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Let’s TACO ‘Bout Research! Enjoy some good food, explore research opportunities and get connected. This event is open to all Community of Scholars students. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Lewis Lounge (inside the Lewis Honors College) Explore Research Opportunities

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4th annual research expo offers research connections for UK undergraduates

By Haven L Patrick Nov 9, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the fourth annual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 16, 2024, 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.

Beckman Scholar Hena Kachroo is researching biochemical approaches to address challenges of sustainable energy.

Beckman Scholars share success, invite undergrads to learn about prestigious program

By Lindsay Travis Nov 3, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2023) — From bettering life here on Earth to exploring what living off this planet could be like, Beckman Scholars at the University of Kentucky are advancing their branches of science through the prestigious program. 

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Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships ($5,000 stipend) are funded by the Environmental Stewardship Fee and seek to promote projects that will make a significant contribution to the student’s academic growth, while concomitantly contributing to sustainability-focused research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Where appropriate, we are also seeking projects that will make a scholarly contribution to their discipline. 

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CURE Fellowship Application

Jan 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 at 11:55 PM EDT The CURE Fellowship provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in a research project under the guidance of a mentor associated with one of the SIX participating RPAs: PARTICIPATING RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS: Cancer  Cardiovascular Diversity & Inclusion (UNITE) Energy Neuroscience Substance Use Disorder (SUPRA)  

Spring Research Expo - January 16, 2024

Research Expo

Jan 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo will introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Gatton Student Center Social Staircase View Expo Webpage and Vendors  

Isha Chauhan DAAD Rise Astronaut Scholar

Award-winning summer: UK senior named Astronaut Scholar, DAAD RISE intern

By Whitney Hale Oct 4, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. x, 2023) — It has been an award-winning summer for one University of Kentucky senior — Isha Chauhan. The biology and Lewis Honors College student from La Grange, Kentucky, was named one of the country’s 68 prestigious Astronaut Scholarship recipients and completed a DAAD RISE research internship in Germany.

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Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo

Sep 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to helping students navigate the process of finding a faculty-mentored research opportunity that is a good fit for them. The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo offers students the opportunity to explore research options, learn about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff and talk to student research ambassadors. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 11 AM – 1 PM  |  Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

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Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop

Jul 19, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! We will walk attendees through the poster-making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. Interactive workshop for all! Attendees will critique sample posters by applying the design principles discussed.  Poster design worksheet and handout included.

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session

Jun 28, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series Co-hosted by the UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Are you planning to pursue a graduate degree in STEM? Are you a first-year STEM student? If so, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which provides funding for 3 years of grad school!

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