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Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Danica Hak research ambassador design student

Undergraduate Research Celebrated at UK CURATE Event

by Michelle Aiello

Feb 15, 2023

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Student Presentation

“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 Transformative summer research experience!

By Amy Jones-Timoney

Jan 13, 2023

CURE Fellowship, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

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

summer research creative experience expo University of Kentucky

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo Find a Summer Research + Creative Opportunity

Jan 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Research Abroad, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Ambassadors, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor

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.

Student Research poster competition

Sustainability Research Poster Competition

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

Research Abroad, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Student Presentation

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

Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

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

Emily Sumrall Summer Research Fellow 2022

Jul 14, 2022

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

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

Berina Halilovic

Berina Halilovic Summer Research Fellow 2022

Jul 13, 2022

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

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

Abdallah Farhan Sher Summer Research Fellow 2022

Jul 8, 2022

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

"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."

Madison Hayes

Madison Hayes Summer Research Fellow 2022

Jul 7, 2022

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

"Post-Bariatric Surgery Intervention for Weight Maintenance in Appalachian Patients." "The goal of this project is to design appropriate intervention and support for post-operative bariatric Appalachian patients so that they may sustain weight loss and live heathy lifestyles." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....." A. "I enjoy research because I get to build relationships with faculty and staff at UK, while also making a difference in my community." Q. How did you first get interested in undergraduate research at UK?

Slane Steen

Slane Steen Summer Research Fellow 2022

Jul 6, 2022

Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

"The effect of chronic methamphetamine administration on neural encoding of value." "My project focuses on uncovering the neural encoding of the valuation process that is central to the development of Substance Use Disorder. To that end, my experiment will compare changes in intracranial self stimulation (ICSS) threshold and isomorphic choice before and after methamphetamine locomotor sensitization as a proxy for Methamphetamine Use Disorder." Q. FINISH THIS SENTENCE: "I enjoy research because....."

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