Research News

22 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

Aug 31, 2022, 6:53 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is honored to announce that 22 outstanding undergraduates have been selected for the 2022-23 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

Bertucci named UK’s 1st Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar

Aug 24, 2022, 7:24 AM

Lucas Bertucci, a University of Kentucky chemical engineering senior from Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the university’s first Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholarship recipient.

UK to host undergrad research expo: Save the date and call for vendors

Aug 3, 2022, 7:12 AM

Save the date for the second annual Research + Creative Experience Expo, to be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 12, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase. The event introduces undergraduates to the diversity of research conducted at UK, allows students to network with research faculty and staff, and learn about mentored research opportunities.

Meet the 1st Cohort of KGS Paul Edwin Potter Interns

Jun 24, 2022, 6:51 AM

The first cohort of interns in a new Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) program are spending their summers contributing to statewide research projects focused on geologic resources, environmental issues and natural hazards affecting Kentucky.

16 Students Selected for Inaugural CURE Fellowship Program

Jun 23, 2022, 7:51 AM

The new fellowships, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of the Vice President for Research, provide opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s seven Research Priority Areas.

‘Great Teacher’ Olivia Davis Inspires Her Students to Change Lives, Communities

Jun 22, 2022, 7:08 AM

Olivia Davis, lecturer in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

Isabel Escobar to Serve as Chellgren Chair, Director of the Chellgren Center

Jun 22, 2022, 6:59 AM

Isabel Escobar, Ph.D., has been appointed Chellgren Chair and Director of the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence, effective July 1, 2022.

2022 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award Winners Announced

Jun 8, 2022, 6:57 AM

Four University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2022 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

2 Outstanding Undergraduates Selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

Apr 19, 2022, 7:00 AM

Elaf Ghoneim, a neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lewis Honors College, and Parker Sornberger, a mathematics and chemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences — will each begin their independent, laboratory research this summer.

UK Awarded Beckman Scholars Program With Undergraduate Chemistry Focus

Jan 31, 2022, 7:14 AM

The prestigious, invite-only program for top-tier research institutions provides a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences and associated interdisciplinary combinations.

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