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Opportunities open for students interested in summer research

The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting proposals for two summer research fellowship programs: the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship and the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship.

2023 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

2023 Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars Apr 26, 2023, 1:00 – 5:30 PM Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom The 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is a moment when we step back from our academic routines to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and encourage them along the path of intellectual achievement, as well as celebrate the inspiration and creativity of our young scholars and the dedication of their mentors.

Research + Creative Experience Expo to highlight breadth of UK programs to undergrads

The event will be held Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase and Ballroom A.

2022 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition winners announced

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently announced the 21 undergraduate winners of the 58th annual Oswald Research and Creativity awards.

Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo

Join the UK Office of Undergraduate Research for our 2023 Summer Research + Creative Experience Expo! Come learn about the great -- and funded! -- summer research opportunities available both on- and off-campus.  Learn about the upcoming Summer 2023 fellowship cycles and what you can do to prepare to become the strongest possible applicant.

'There's so much more to learn' — UK student Princess Agbozo blazes her own trail

Originally from Ghana, first-generation student Princess Magor Agbozo came to the University of Kentucky with a desire to help others. Now a junior in the UK College of Public Health (CPH), Agbozo feels that she has grown over the past few years as a student. 

Undergrads invited to Beckman Scholar Information Session

The Office of Undergraduate Research is offering an information session about the Beckman Scholars Program for undergraduates interested in pursuing an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.

10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists

Ten undergraduates will move on to the final round of the 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition.

Computational chemist Chad Risko featured in ‘I am a UK Innovator’ series

Chad Risko (Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences) discusses an innovation that could help the scientific community confirm results by repeating, or reproducing, experiments — an activity fundamental to scientific progress.

'That's why we're here' — UK researcher invites undergrads to the lab

For entomologist Clare Rittschof introducing University of Kentucky undergraduate students to research starts by giving them access and experiences in her lab.