Sustainability Research

UK Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship From National Institutes of Health

By Jordan Strickler

Jun 8, 2022

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 3, 2022) — It’s not often that microbes shape a career path, but that is exactly what happened to Courtney Shields.

Summer Research Symposium August 31, 2022

Summer Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium Presentation Opportunity

Aug 31, 2022, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, High School, Student Presentation

Please join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) on Wednesday, August 31 as we highlight summer research and creative work at the 4th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Symposium will be held in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom B from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Summer Research Kickoff event June 2, 2022

Summer Research Kickoff Social Serving up FREE Kona Ice and fun!

Jun 2, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CURE Fellowship, Sustainability Research, Summer Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Thursday, June 2 from 11am – 1pm. We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity! All UK students and those visiting from other schools engaged in undergraduate research activities and creative works are eligible to attend the event, including mentors (PIs, graduate students, and postdocs) — regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation.

Sunny Ghuneim summer research fellow 2021

Undergrads: Turn Summer into a Research Experience

By Elizabeth Chapin

Feb 15, 2022

Beckman Scholars, Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Student Success

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Summer offers an ideal opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Kentucky to engage in research and creative experiences that prepare them for graduate school and future careers.

Daniela Rodriguez 2023 sustainability research fellow

Undergraduates Encouraged to Apply for Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

By Meg Mills

Jan 31, 2022

Sustainability Research, Summer Research

Applications are now open for the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research’s Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships. The annual fellowship gives undergraduates the opportunity to study in a wide variety of disciplines over the summer term while doing intensive and self-directed research or creative work under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

Writing a Strong Personal Statement workshop February 15 2022

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 15, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

How to Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop - February 15, 2022 at 5 PM on Zoom. Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials.

Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

By Jesi Jones-Bowman

Jan 26, 2022

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

The Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo gives students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels the chance to learn about research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus, with particular focus on opportunities that are available this coming summer term. From noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, around the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase, students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff, learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities, and gather information on fellowship opportunities.

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 17, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

SSC Application Workshop February 1, 2022 6 pm virtual

Sustainability Fellowship Application Workshop Workshop Series

Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Workshops, Sustainability Research, Summer Research, Information Session

Are you applying for a Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship? Join us for a Proposal Writing Workshop and review previously funded Sustainability Fellowship proposals, go over proposal requirements, ask your questions & more!

Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo January 31, 2022

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

Jan 31, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Sustainability Research, Research Spotlight, Summer Research, Information Session, Faculty Mentor, Research Travel Grant

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2022 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus.

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