Office of Undergraduate Research

Research Ethics Workshop: What to Know Before You Begin

Sep 14, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

Research Ethics: What to Know Before You Begin is presented by the UK Office of Research Integrity and will provide a general overview of the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for the scientist and scholar. Learn about the four common values associated with the responsible conduct of research and why it is critical in your research and creative scholarship to apply these values to your work. Workshop will be held in-person with a Zoom option. Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Office of Undergraduate Research Expo

Sep 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to helping students navigate the process of finding a faculty-mentored research opportunity that is a good fit for them. The Undergraduate Research Expo offers students the opportunity to explore research options, learn about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff and talk to student research ambassadors. Learn more: https://our.uky.edu/expo

3-Day Python Coding Bootcamp

Jul 18, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jul 20, 2023, 12:30 PM

3-session event led by Dr. Vinayak Bhat, Chemist and YouTuber Beginners welcome. Open to high school students, UK students, staff and faculty AGENDA Day 1 (Jul 18): ABCs of Coding Day 2 (Jul 19): Data Analysis with Python

Poster Design Workshop

Jul 19, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! We will walk attendees through the poster-making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. Interactive workshop for all! Attendees will critique sample posters by applying the design principles discussed. Poster design worksheet and handout included.

Sustainability Research Poster Competition

Sep 27, 2023, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in a new sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session

Jun 28, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series Co-hosted by the UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Are you planning to pursue a graduate degree in STEM? Are you a first-year STEM student? If so, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which provides funding for 3 years of grad school!

Lunch & Learn: Abstract Writing Workshop

Jun 21, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Summer Research Lunch & Learn Series The Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students of all levels and disciplines prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts. The abstract writing workshop includes information on:

4 professors receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

May 31, 2023, 7:13 AM

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently honored four professors for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

5 students selected as Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

May 25, 2023, 6:42 AM

The high-impact learning experience contributes to student academic growth as well as sustainability-focused research initiatives at UK and in the community.

Summer Research Kickoff

Jun 7, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting a Summer Research Kickoff for all summer research fellows and mentors on Wednesday, June 7 from 11:30 am – 1 pm outside of the Jacobs Science Building Entrance! We will be serving up free Kona Ice and good times for a fun summer social opportunity!

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