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UK scientists receive U.S. National Science Foundation grant to search for rare-earth elements in the United States

Dave Moecher and Ryan Thigpen along with colleagues at the Kentucky Geological Survey are hoping to help develop more domestic sources for rare-earth elements.

UK plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp

The UK Hemp Research, Extension and Education program at Martin-Gatton CAFE is finding new scientific ways to understand and combat a growing hemp threat.

UK, TCU awarded $4.7 million to reduce overdose among justice-involved women

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

UK senior and Astronaut Scholar revels in ‘most impactful award’ he’s ever received

Asa O’Neal, a UK senior mechanical engineering and physics major, was named to the 2024 Astronaut Scholars class by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

UK Martin School professor named chief economist for US Department of Education

Rajeev Darolia has been serving as the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Education since the beginning of this year.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE hosting ‘One Health’ Symposium on November 1

The event is designed to inform and inspire attendees about One Health—a collaborative effort to improve the health of animals, people and the environment.

Understanding indoor air quality: Insights from CPH student research

Cole Watson, a UK undergraduate research student, has been working with a team to analyze data collected on indoor air quality in East Palestine, OH.

Improving tobacco use research, treatments for people with disabilities

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

In its inaugural year, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on research support.

Harik and Peiris receive new grant from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

The three-year $315,000 grant will support research on seismically deficient bridges on and over the interstates and parkways in Western Kentucky.

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