Summer Research

Meron Lemma (right) with mentor Krystle Kuhs, associate professor in the College of Public Health. Ben Corwin | UK Research Communications

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

By Jenny Wells-Hosley Mar 9, 2022

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.

Summer research and creative expo January 31, 2022

Creative and research opportunities abound at undergraduate expo

By Emily Girard Feb 25, 2022

On Monday, Jan. 31, UK’s Office of Undergraduate Research hosted the Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo, connecting students with summer research opportunities. The purpose of the expo, according to the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website, was to “introduce undergraduate scholars to the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, allow students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities.”

Sunny Ghuneim summer research fellow 2021

Undergrads: Turn Summer into a Research Experience

By Elizabeth Chapin Feb 15, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Summer offers an ideal opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky to engage in research and creative experiences that prepare them for graduate school and future careers.

‘UK at the Half’: Meet UK Junior, Astronaut Scholar Kayli Bolton

By Allison Perry Feb 4, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2022) — For this “UK at the Half,” we catch up with University of Kentucky biology major Kayli Bolton, a 2021 scholarship recipient from the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF).

Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship Launches at UK

By Jesi Jones-Bowman and Alicia Gregory Feb 3, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2022) — A new undergraduate opportunity — the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship — provides a path for the University of Kentucky to advocate for and ensure the inclusion of a diverse population of students pursuing mentored research in designated Research Priority Areas (RPAs).

UK Awarded Beckman Scholars Program With Undergraduate Chemistry Focus

By Alicia Gregory and Rob Theakston Jan 31, 2022

The University of Kentucky has been named a 2022 Beckman Scholars Program Award winner. The award will create a new program focusing on diversity and equity in undergraduate research — Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS). This prestigious, invite-only program for top-tier research institutions provides a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations.

Daniela Rodriguez 2023 sustainability research fellow

Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

By Meg Mills Jan 31, 2022

Applications are now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships. The annual fellowship gives undergraduates the opportunity to study in a wide variety of disciplines over the summer term while doing intensive and self-directed research or creative work under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Writing a Strong Personal Statement workshop February 15 2022

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Feb 15, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop - February 15, 2022 at 5 PM on Zoom. Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials.

Beckman Scholars Program Info Session

Feb 7, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Beckman Scholars Information Session on Monday, Feb. 7 at 5 PM via Zoom for all students interested in applying. Learn more about the program, application process and timeline from Dr. Chad Risko.

Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 26, 2022

The Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo gives students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels the chance to learn about research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus, with particular focus on opportunities that are available this coming summer term. From noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, around the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase, students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff, learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities, and gather information on fellowship opportunities.

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