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(Left to right:) Professor Jack Groppo, Lucas Bertucci and Zebulon Hart, the co-founders of Verdant Beneficiated Resources

New UK startup seeks to turn US trash into Kentucky treasure

By Dave Melanson
 Sep 18, 2023
Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2023) — Three members of the University of Kentucky family have launched an ambitious new startup company that they hope will build upon Kentucky’s proud energy legacy.

Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar Lucas Bertucci (left) with former UK President Lee T. Todd Jr., at the 2022 UK Sustainability Showcase. Photo provided by OUR.

Call for posters: UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

By: Haven L. Patrick
 Sep 6, 2023
Sustainability Research, Student Presentation, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2023) — University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster for the third annual sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Sept. 27.

Research Expo 9.11.23 Graphic

Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo

Sep 11, 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, Student Success

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to helping students navigate the process of finding a faculty-mentored research opportunity that is a good fit for them. The Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo offers students the opportunity to explore research options, learn about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff and talk to student research ambassadors. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 11 AM – 1 PM  |  Gatton Student Center Social Staircase

Summer research lunch learn series poster design workshop

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop

Jul 19, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM
Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session, Student Presentation

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 research lunch and learn series NSF GRFP info session

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session

Jun 28, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM
Beckman Scholars, CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series Co-hosted by the UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Are you planning to pursue a graduate degree in STEM? Are you a first-year STEM student? If so, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which provides funding for 3 years of grad school!

Abstract Writing Workshop summer lunch and learn series

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Abstract Writing Workshop

Jun 21, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM
CURE Fellowship, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Student Presentation

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.   

2023 UK Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

5 students selected as Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

By Jesi Jones-Bowman
 May 25, 2023
Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Faculty Mentor, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2023) — Five University of Kentucky students have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship program, a high-impact learning experience that contributes to the students’ academic growth as well as sustainability-focused research initiatives at UK and in the community.

SSC Poster Competition Web Teaser

Call for Posters: Sustainability Research Poster Competition

Aug 1, 2023, 8:00 AM – Sep 18, 2023, 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 Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00  - 7:00 PM.

Kyle Heffernan 2023 SSC Spotlight

Kyle Heffernan Sustainability Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

May 15, 2023
Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Summer Research

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 2023 SSC Spotlight

Nicholas Gunn III Sustainability Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

May 15, 2023
Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Summer Research

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."

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