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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.

Physiology Professor Appointed to Journal’s Editorial Leadership Team

Apr 9, 2021, 8:40 AM

Scott M. Gordon, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine has been appointed to the editorial leadership team of The Journal of Lipid Research.

Interim VPID George Wright Honored as Distinguished Duke Alumnus

Apr 7, 2021, 8:19 AM

Wright is the 2021 recipient of its Duke University's Distinguished Alumni Award, given annually to a graduate of a Duke Ph.D. program in recognition of their service to their fields of endeavor, to Duke, and to society in genera

UK’s Bhattacharyya Wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Mar 30, 2021, 8:26 AM

Bhattacharyya has been a fixture in UK Engineering for more than 50 years and is renowned for his research, which focuses on incorporating life sciences materials with synthetic membranes for filtering and producing clean water. As the director of UK’s Center of Membrane Sciences, he is also contributing his decades of expertise to help address the spread of COVID-19.

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UK's Zeadally Wins IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award

Feb 23, 2021, 9:56 AM

“Professor Zeadally has built a strong scholarly reputation among his colleagues. His work is cited regularly regarding his areas of expertise,” said Jeffrey Huber, director of the School of Information Science.

UK Mathematics’ Stapleton Named Sloan Research Fellow

Feb 17, 2021, 9:30 AM

Stapleton is one of 128 researchers across the U.S. and Canada “whose creativity, innovation and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of scientific leaders,” according to the foundation.

Gary Ferland Named American Astronomical Society Fellow

Feb 9, 2021, 9:56 AM

Ferland was honored for his work in developing and applying “Cloudy,” a special computer code that studies how light from distant celestial bodies is produced. “This award is a great honor, and is as much to UK as to me,” Ferland said.

2 UK-supported Programs Awarded for Creating Inclusive Research and Innovation

Jan 28, 2021, 8:38 AM

Two programs fostered by the University of Kentucky Office for Technology Commercialization (OTC) have been awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Science and Technology Council for creating “a more inclusive research and development innovation ecosystem for the future.”

Undergraduate Researchers Receive Oswald Research and Creativity Awards

Dec 17, 2020, 8:31 AM

Awards in each category are: First Place: $350; Second Place: $200; and Honorable Mention, if applicable. Entries are judged on originality, clarity of expression, scholarly or artistic contribution, and the validity, scope and depth of the project or investigation.

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