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UK CAER Receives $3 Million From DOE to Develop Carbon Capture Technology

May 16, 2019, 8:33 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) is one of eight entities to be selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive federal funds for research and development in "Novel and Enabling Carbon Capture Transformational Technologies" to address challenges and knowledge gaps associated with reducing the cost of carbon capture.

CESJ Announces Research Fellowship Recipients

May 16, 2019, 8:24 AM

The Center for Equality and Social Justice (CESJ) is pleased to announce its May 2019 – May 2020 Award Winners for their undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and team funding. These awards and fellowships were awarded to support policy-relevant and community-engaged research and scholarship.

'Behind the Blue': UK’s Brent Seales Digitally 'Unwraps' Ancient Texts, Other Treasures

May 14, 2019, 8:21 AM

Thanks to work spearheaded by University of Kentucky College of Engineering faculty member W. Brent Seales, UK is poised to become the world-class leader in digitally "unwrapping" and restoring one-of-a-kind cultural artifacts, such as ancient manuscripts.

UK Celebrates 10 Years of Markey Research Day

May 13, 2019, 9:58 AM

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center celebrated 10 years of Markey Research Day this past Tuesday, May 7, 2019, with nearly 450 attendees, 138 poster presentations and oral presentations.

The Quest for a Medication to Treat Methamphetamine Addiction

May 13, 2019, 9:52 AM

In 2017, Dr. Linda Dwoskin applied to NIDA's Grand Opportunity for Medications Development program for support to continue her quest to develop the first-ever medication to reduce craving and relapse in methamphetamine use disorder.

2 Professors Receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

May 10, 2019, 9:26 AM

The University of Kentucky recently honored Marilyn Campbell and Suzanne Segerstrom for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award during the 13th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

UK Geography 'Maps' its Way to a Better Lexington

May 10, 2019, 9:24 AM

The Mapshop initiative, branching from the New Mappings Collaboratory, uses expertise in geospatial software and technical resources to assist the City of Lexington in raising critical mapping capacities.

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More Than $1 Million Raised During One Day for UK

May 9, 2019, 8:48 AM

It was a day that exceeded all expectations and showed the generosity of the University of Kentucky community. One Day for UK, the university’s first giving day, raised more than $1 million on April 17 — benefiting colleges, programs and causes across campus.

Identifying Therapeutic Targets in Sepsis

May 9, 2019, 8:42 AM

Two collaborating laboratories at the University of Kentucky were able to establish the events within white blood cells that progresses from inflammasome activation to a type of programmed cell death called pyroptosis -- and culminates in the damaging blood clots.

Understanding the Traffic Impacts of Uber, Lyft With Greg Erhardt

May 8, 2019, 8:16 AM

Greg Erhardt takes a look at the impact of transportation network companies have on congestion and transit ridership.

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