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UK Professor Leads Effort to Develop World’s Largest, Most Inclusive 'Stellar Library'

Jan 10, 2019, 10:06 AM

Renbin Yan, an associate professor of physics and astronomy in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, is the principal investigator of the MaNGA Stellar Library project — the biggest and most inclusive star library ever made.

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UK Neurologist Pens Editorial About Lack of Minority Representation in MS Drug Research

Jan 7, 2019, 8:30 AM

In an editorial published in CNS Spectrums, UK Neurologist Jay Avasarala, MD, PhD, takes the research community to task for its lack of minority representation in Phase III clinical trials for drugs to treat Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

UK Doctoral Student Wins Ian C. Watson Fellowship for Membrane Advancement

Jan 4, 2019, 10:46 AM

Xiaobo “Max” Dong, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at UK, has been awarded the American Membrane Technology Association Ian C. Watson Fellowship for Membrane Advancement.

Sharing our Story in Washington, DC

Dec 21, 2018, 8:51 AM

We often talk about the importance of partnership at the University of Kentucky. More than ever before, with fierce determination and unwavering compassion, we are collaborating with those who share our vision for a brighter Kentucky future.

UK Researcher Suggests Rivers May Cause Earthquakes

Dec 21, 2018, 8:45 AM

The paper, which published this summer in Journal of Geophysical Research, was featured in Scientific American this week.

UK Physics Contributes to Groundbreaking Experiment

Dec 21, 2018, 8:32 AM

Christopher Crawford, associate professor of physics & astronomy in the College of Arts & Sciences, along with many of his current & former students, are contributing co-authors on a groundbreaking experiment recently featured as the Editor’s Choice in Physical Review Letters.

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UK Researcher Makes Important Finding in Plant Reproduction

Dec 20, 2018, 11:27 AM

A UK researcher is teaming with scientists around the world to improve plant breeding and weed management.

UK Linguists Awarded NEH Grant for Video Game Concept

Dec 19, 2018, 9:30 AM

Most recently, the Byrd's have developed a plan to educate others about the roots of these historic languages through the use of modern technology. With the help of Professor George Landon, the head of the Eastern Kentucky University Gaming Institute, along with a whole host of scholars from around the globe — together, they are creating The Anatolian Trail: An Indo-European Adventure, a video game designed to transport players back in time to the age of the Proto-Indo-Europeans.

'Behind the Blue': Public Health Leader Helps Kentuckians Find Help Now

Dec 18, 2018, 10:29 AM

On this week's episode of "Behind the Blue" hear about the development of "Find Help Now KY" from Terry Bunn, an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and director of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center.

UK Startup Lepidext Places Second at Pitch Competition

Dec 18, 2018, 10:25 AM

Office of Technology Commercialization's UKPitch is a commercialization support program for UK researchers who want to “pitch” their research, technology, intellectual property or startup company in a competition or at a conference.

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