Sustainability Research

Research Expo offers research connections for UK undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Sep 10, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2024) The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host the 4th biannual Research + Creative Experience Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase.

The students pictured are the first to have their research published in Aperture's inaugural edition. Photo provided by OUR.

Students launch UK’s 1st edition of undergraduate research journal

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jul 31, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 21, 2024) — Undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky who participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors now have the opportunity to publish and broadly share the outcomes of their work and collaborative experiences. The inaugural edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) launched June 1, highlighting seven student-professor partnerships.

Student Research Poster Competition Call for Posters opens Sept. 1

Call for Posters: Sustainability Research Poster Competition

Sep 1, 2024, 12:00 AM – Oct 13, 2024, 11:59 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 Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

Sustainability Showcase + Poster Competition

Oct 23, 2024, 5:00 – 7:30 PM

The UK Sustainability Showcase will be held on October 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm in UK's Healthy Kentucky Research Building (HKRB) Atrium. The People's Choice Awards will be voted on during the Showcase event and announced at the awards ceremony, as well. Students will have the opportunity to present their posters during the UK Sustainability Showcase.

UK launches program to address water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in Appalachia

By Jordan Strickler Jun 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is excited to announce the launch of a new Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This opportunity aims to provide undergraduates with invaluable research opportunities focused on engineering solutions for water resource management and sustainability in the Appalachian region.

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.

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.

OUR marks a decade of support for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

By Lindsay Travis Jan 9, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is celebrating 10 years of the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

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

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

Jan 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – Feb 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 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-focused research initiatives at the University of Kentucky and within the community at large. Where appropriate, we are also seeking projects that will make a scholarly contribution to their discipline.

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