Sustainability Research

Research ambassador Abbey McNely shares her experience in research in Indonesia and her journey at UK

Cassady Brockman Feb 18, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Large-scale tourism can benefit a region economically but have many negative effects on the destination’s people and environment.

Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 29, 2025

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2024-25 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal.

Student Research Lunch and Learn February 4, 2025

Student Research Lunch & Learn

Feb 4, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Join the Office of Undergraduate Research team to learn about research opportunities during the academic year and summer, including fellowships, travel funds and more. Hear from current and previous undergraduate research fellows. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to all UK undergraduates. REGISTER NOW ** Register by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3

Katie Christensen Sustainability research fellowship University of Kentucky

Call for proposals: Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Haven L. Patrick Jan 22, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

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How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 23, 2025, 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: CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Colorful sustainability graphic with the words "Awards $5,000 stipend to FIVE undergraduate students."

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 1, 2025, 11:55 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2025 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-related research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Discover how your mentor's research is SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED:

Research Expo

Jan 27, 2025, 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

From left to right: Kyle Heffernan, Sophie Cox and Zachary Lockhart — this year’s class of James B. Beam Scholars

UK announces inaugural class of James B. Beam Scholars

By Grace Sowards Oct 29, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2024) — As part of Suntory Global Spirits’ ongoing support of the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI), the first class of James B. Beam Scholars has been announced.

Sustainability Showcase Awards

Katherine Johnson Oct 29, 2024

The annual Sustainability Showcase was presented by the Office of Sustainability, The President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Office of Undergraduate Research. The initiatives featured at the Showcase fall into four general categories:

Cooper Samuelson

Oct 8, 2024

Cooper Samuelson Senior, Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major and a 2024 Sustainability Fellow Research Mentor: Kenton Sena Supported by UK Student Sustainability Council How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts?

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