Summer Research

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop

Jul 17, 2024, 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.

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Abstract Writing Workshop

Jun 26, 2024, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series The Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students of all levels and disciplines 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? Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop.

Midsummer Research Social

Jul 10, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Midsummer Research Social for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the WT Young Library Loop! We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

Summer Research Kickoff

Jun 5, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the WT Young Library Loop! We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

Summer Research Symposium

Aug 27, 2024, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Tuesday, August 27 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 6th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballrooms B & C from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

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UK Loves ForagerOne: Drop-in Advising

Feb 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – Feb 14, 2024, 2:00 PM

UK loves ForagerOne! Let us help you explore research opportunities, learn how to navigate ForagerOne, post opportunities and connect with a mentor/students. Join us for Food**, Fun, and ForagerOne Tuesday, Feb. 13 & Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Room 211 Funkhouser Building Open to the UK community - students of all levels, faculty & staff.

How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 16, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials. Some upcoming awards include: Beckman Scholars Program CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

Aperture Drop-in Info Session

Jan 16, 2024, 4:30 – 5:00 PM

The Aperture Drop-in Info Session is for students interested in joining the Aperture Student Committee or questions about submitting to the journal. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 4:30 – 5:00 PM via Zoom Access Zoom meeting here

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.

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