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Candice Hargons Elected to the Board of Directors for the APA

Nov 25, 2020, 8:47 AM

As one of the board’s 16 members, Hargons, an assistant professor of counseling psychology at UK's College of Education, will oversee the APA’s work in representing the more than 121,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students who comprise its membership.

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Dr. Zim Okoli receives Kentucky Nurse Researcher of the Year award

Nov 25, 2020, 8:38 AM

Dr. Okoli received esteemed honor for his outstanding research contributions to developing and evaluating tobacco treatment programs for marginalized populations, particularly individuals living with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.

47 Kentucky Schools Named ‘Bright Spots’ in UK, Prichard Committee Report

Nov 24, 2020, 8:32 AM

"We looked at elementary and middle school performance on the K-PREP reading and math assessments, as well as the performance of high school students on the ACT. Student, community and district characteristics were also taken into consideration."

Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2021 Awards, Funding Opportunities

Nov 20, 2020, 8:58 AM

Applications for the 2021 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and applications for the 2021 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award are both due Feb. 15. 2021.

UK Professor Part of NASA Teleconference on Next Space Station Resupply Mission

Nov 19, 2020, 8:26 AM

"Our research is devoted to resolving the damage that might be caused by micrometeoroids or space dust. We are trying to determine whether we can use the old technology called ‘brazing’ to execute the process in real-time."

UK Researchers Advancing Wastewater Testing to Track COVID-19

Nov 18, 2020, 8:32 AM

“We have the expertise and equipment to advance testing procedures and understand more about the virus’ presence in wastewater—gaining knowledge that can help not only our local community, but also areas around the world that may lack testing infrastructure.”

UK’s James B. Beam Institute Receives Donation of Barrel Storage Equipment to Advance Teaching and Research

Nov 16, 2020, 3:31 PM

Koetter Construction’s proprietary K-RAX storage system is the company’s response to distilleries’ concerns about structural integrity and safety, modern bourbon barrel storage building codes, safety regulations and understanding of construction materials.

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UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Nov 16, 2020, 3:28 PM

“Although the pandemic changed our plans for an in-person celebration, we are looking forward to spotlighting the initiatives that are moving our mission forward, as well as honoring the individuals who had the vision to establish the center and help lay our foundations.”

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You Can Make a Difference by a Taking a Short Survey about COVID-19

Nov 13, 2020, 8:44 AM

Anyone over the age of 18 is invited to complete a short survey from Wellness, Health, & You (WHY), an ongoing research project that seeks to understand how different life experiences affect wellbeing and health.

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Vanderford Receives Kentucky Academy of Science’s Excellence in Science Education and Outreach Award

Nov 12, 2020, 8:20 AM

Vanderford, an assistant professor in the Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology in the UK College of Medicine and assistant director for education and research at the UK Markey Cancer Center, received the award at the KAS Annual Conference on Nov. 6.

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