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3 Wildcats Awarded 2021-22 Goldwater Scholarship

Apr 19, 2021, 8:28 AM

This year's Goldwater Scholars were selected from a field of 1,256 math, science and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of 438 of the nation's colleges and universities. The program fosters and encourages outstanding students pursuing careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.

UK's Margaret Mohr-Schroeder Elected President of the School Science and Mathematics Association

Apr 16, 2021, 8:37 AM

Mohr-Schroeder is a professor of STEM Education and Associate Dean for Clinical Preparation and Partnerships at the University of Kentucky College of Education. Her term as President will begin in 2022.

Goldstein Elected to American Academy of Neurology Board of Directors

Apr 16, 2021, 8:33 AM

Goldstein also is co-director of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, co-director of the UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area and interim director of the UK-Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network. Goldstein’s two-year term on the board of directors begins later this month.

What Are the Odds? UK Professor Diagnosed with Disease She was Working to Predict

Apr 15, 2021, 8:28 AM

Katherine Thompson, a UK faculty member in the Department of Statistics and UK HealthCare patient, is thankful to UK HealthCare for saving her life after a diagnosis of infective endocarditis earlier this year.

A Public Health Approach to Anti-racism

Apr 14, 2021, 9:44 AM

Racism has long defined health and well-being in our state and the country. Recent events have exacerbated a complex ecosystem framing health inequities nationally. UK College of Public Health organized a yearlong program of events with the goal of promoting an anti-racist environment in our academic community.

Chad Risko, New Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research

Apr 13, 2021, 8:36 AM

Dr. Chad Risko has accepted our offer to be the new Faculty Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Dr. Risko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky.

UK Faculty Member, Alumna Expand Access for Students Who Are Blind

Apr 13, 2021, 8:22 AM

Alumna Sydney Clark never allowed her disability to stop her from achieving her goals: attending and graduating from the University of Kentucky. Now Clark, along with a team of dedicated faculty and staff, are looking to expand access for students who are blind or vision impaired.

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