Sustainability Research

Kyle Heffernan

May 15, 2023

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "I'm grateful to be awarded this summer fellowship as it will significantly alleviate the concern of material costs for my research. Excited to begin diving into my focus area alongside my faculty mentor as we seek to make reusing material more convenient within the College of Design!" Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Nicholas Gunn III

May 15, 2023

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "This fellowship will help to understand the importance of knowing where your food comes from and will support a local nursery with new meal planning and nutritional learning exercises." Q. Why is sustainability research important? A. "In my opinion we only have one earth and this research is important not only for our health, but the health of our planet as a whole."

Audrey Wirasakti

May 15, 2023

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "The fellowship will expense me the opportunity costs of other activities besides taking part in research this summer. It will also give me a network of support and other avenues of connection to support this project and help teach people about food waste in Lexington." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

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."

Midsummer Research Social

Jul 12, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Midsummer Research Social for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, July 12 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at the WT Young Library Loop! We will be serving up free Taylor Belle's Ice Cream treats and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

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.

Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 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.

Annabelle Wilson 2022 Sustainability summer research fellowship

Opportunities open for students interested in summer research

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Feb 8, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2023) — Conducting research during the summer can be a transformative experience for undergraduate students. Paid summer research fellowships provide students the opportunity to conduct intensive research and scholarship with leading scientists, clinicians and scholars.

ForagerOne Drop-In Advising

Feb 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – Feb 17, 2023, 2:00 PM

ForagerOne Drop-In Advising - Let us help you get connected with research! ForagerOne facilitates connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoc researchers. Stop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn more. WHERE: 211 Funkhouser Building WHEN: Feb. 13 - 17 | 11am - 2pm Sign Up. Create Your Profile. Explore Research Opportunities.

Spring 2023 Research Creative Experience Expo

Research + Creative Experience Expo to highlight breadth of UK programs to undergrads

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 13, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2023) — The third annual Research + Creative Experience Expo will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase and Ballroom A. This biannual event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research at the University of Kentucky, allowing students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

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