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Stephen Morkel

Stephen Morkel Sustainability Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Jun 17, 2022
Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "I desire to work in the policy field in the future. To research something I am passionate about in water conservation is already a great opportunity, for it to also be applicable to both my political science and economics degrees is incredible. The experience I gain could be a wonderful first step for my future career." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Alina Jayne Goodman

Alina Jayne Goodman Sustainability Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Jun 16, 2022
Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "I am currently unsure of my next steps after my undergraduate degree and have always been interested in research. As my project specifically, I am looking forward to collaborating with other organizations and working with local communities to get data." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Asahel Aguilar Ortiz

Asahel Aguilar Ortiz Sustainability Summer Research Fellow Spotlight

Jun 15, 2022
Sustainability Research, Summer Research Fellow Spotlight, Summer Research

Q. How will this summer research fellowship support your research efforts and future goals? A. "The fellowship will support my time in the lab where I will run experiments. Overall, this experience is very valuable to me because power and energy is my passion, so getting research experience in this line of work prepares me for my career." Q. Why is sustainability research important?

Courtney Shields Showcase 2022

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 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.

Experience Expo Sept 2021

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

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.

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