Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Anna Ackerman

May 15, 2023

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "The fellowship will support my efforts by allowing for an easier commute to Robinson Forest and promoting the beginning of a four-year research initiative in our local Kentucky environment. Tree productivity has not yet been explored in Kentucky, and the fellowship will help determine how forest microclimates impact watershed and ecosystem health. The fellowship will spread awareness and access to this research."

REGISTER: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 1, 2023, 1:00 AM – Apr 1, 2023, 11:55 PM

This year’s 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 26, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Showcase is an opportunity for undergraduates to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits or performances. The event gives students from all disciplines a chance to engage in public outreach and polish their presentation skills. Peers, faculty and the local community are invited to come learn about the wide range of undergraduate research conducted at UK.

Danica Hak research ambassador design student

Undergraduate Research Celebrated at UK CURATE Event

by Michelle Aiello Feb 15, 2023

“Proscenium,” a research project by Danica Hak, an undergraduate in the School of Interiors at the College of Design and the Department of Theatre and Undergraduate Research Fellow, was recognized on January 19 at the CURATE Research Advisory Group (RAG) program sponsored by UK’s Office of the Vice President for Research.

2022 CURE Fellowship Abdallah Sher Dr. Clare Rittschof summer research

'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery

By Amy Jones-Timoney Jan 13, 2023

Click HERE to listen to: 'UK at the Half': Igniting discovery

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo

Jan 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2023 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research opportunities available both on- and off-campus. Learn about the upcoming Summer 2023 fellowship cycles and what you can do to prepare to become the strongest possible applicant.

Sustainability Research Poster Competition

Sep 1, 2022, 8:00 AM – Oct 1, 2022, 11:55 PM

Sustainability Research Poster Competition Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in a new sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

When Garrett Demaree was offered the opportunity to conduct research related to the tornado aftermath, he didn’t hesitate.

Western Kentucky tornadoes spur engineering undergrad research

By Lindsey Piercy Aug 3, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2022) — Thousands of homes, businesses, livelihoods reduced to rubble in a matter of minutes. Last December, an EF4 tornado with 180 miles per hour winds moved across Western Kentucky leaving behind catastrophic damage in numerous towns — nearly leveling Mayfield.

Emily Sumrall

Jul 14, 2022

Research Project Title: "Legal decision-making in rape trials: The impact of victim alcohol and drug use."

Berina Halilovic

Jul 13, 2022

Research Project Title: "Characterization of the T253I germline tp53 mutation identified in a patient with adrenocortical carcinoma." Brief Project Description: "There is a patient that was found with this mutation but it has not been characterized. The research goes into finding out whether this mutation is related to her adrenocortical carcinoma." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I'm able to expand my knowledge within science and be able to find answers that can bring life-changing solutions to healthcare."

Abdallah Farhan Sher

Jul 8, 2022

"Novel Model for Tau Protein Expression and Function: The Honeybee Brain." "Tau protein is highly implicated in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. I will be exploring the use of honeybees, an insect with some unique properties when it comes to aging, to better understand the function of tau." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I love to learn! Growing up, I was always fascinated by sciences, and being able to research allows me to be at the forefront of new discoveries and breakthroughs."

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