Past Events

Urban Futures Symposium

Mar 9, 2026, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Join us for the Urban Futures Symposium, a dynamic conversation on the evolving landscape of urban design, planning, and the built environment. Moderated by Jeff Fugate and Jeffrey Johnson, the symposium will take place at 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington and feature a distinguished group of practitioners at the forefront of contemporary urbanism. Tobias Armborst - Principal, Interboro Partners Sarah Dunn - Co-founder, UrbanLab Isabel Castilla - Associate Partner, Field Operations

Funding Fridays: Explore Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunities

Mar 6, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a monthly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (fellowships, grants, etc). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities. More information here.

Friday High-Five with PDO: Community Partnerships for Proposal Development

Mar 6, 2026, 11:00 – 11:45 AM

This session will explore the beauty of community partnerships for grant development. Participants will learn how researchers can turn intentional community partnerships into strategic advantages for Proposal Development and research initiatives. Participants will learn practical ways to identify aligned organizations and stakeholders, engage them early in the process, build trust, and co-create projects that strengthen competitiveness and deepen real-world impacts. Presented by Chaquenta Neal.

Overview of NSF GRANTED Program and Tips on Preparing NSF Proposal

Mar 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Overview of NSF GRANTED Program (Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development) and Tips on Preparing NSF Proposal

CRSO’s First Fridays Demo and Discussion

Mar 6, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Join the CRSO Research Systems Management & Education (RSME) team on the first Friday of each month from 10–11 AM (ET) for a live Zoom session featuring one of our core research technology solutions: OnCore CTMS, Advarra eReg, or Advarra eSource + EDC. These interactive sessions are designed to highlight key workflows, share practical tips, and answer your questions in real time. Whether you're an experienced user, a new learner, or simply curious about how our systems might support your research, you're welcome to pop in and out as your schedule allows.

Clinical Trial Start-Up Process

Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We will review the entire clinical trial study start-up process including some of the processes that are less familiar such as Value Analysis, Non-Indemnification and Material Transfer and Data Use Agreements. This presentation will be useful for those wanting to better understand the clinical trial start-up process. Presenters: -Patty Coleman, MBA, CRSO Financial Manager -Jessica Heskel, CRSO Executive Director

Reading a Research Paper: Tips & Tricks

Mar 4, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Finding and analyzing article abstracts is a core research skill. Being able to understand and utilize research is necessary for everyone working in the medical profession. This presentation will focus on the basic principles of reading a research paper, tricks for identifying study designs using abstracts, and common mistakes and misconceptions.

Bridging Research and Real-World Impact: Partnering with Cooperative Extension

Mar 3, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

This session offers a practical introduction to partnering with Cooperative Extension to conduct community-based and translational research. We will begin with a brief overview of Extension’s mission, structure, and statewide reach, emphasizing how its trusted local networks support rigorous, real‑world inquiry. Using a research project conducted within the 4‑H program as an example, we will illustrate how studies progress from proposal development to on‑the‑ground implementation in Extension settings.

In the Lab: WaterStep Demonstration

Mar 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join WaterStep and the Sustainable Futures Design Lab for an outdoor demonstration of innovative water purification and disaster response technologies. The event will feature WaterStep team members showcasing their portable systems and discussing ongoing collaborations with UK faculty and partners. Free and open to all. Learn more at the event website.

Social Theory New Affiliate Faculty Showcase

Feb 27, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Event Page Speaker(s) / Presenter(s): Maria Diaz, Virginia Downing, Emine Seda Kayim, Rachel Lautenschlager, Abigail Mack Join us for a showcase of new Social Theory affiliate faculty. Featuring:

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