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Kentucky Geological Survey installs new seismic station in Mammoth Cave

Mar 6, 2023, 7:20 AM

Kentucky Geological Survey seismologist Seth Carpenter says this new station fills an earthquake monitoring gap in south-central Kentucky.

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New billboards across Kentucky part of UK study to prevent child sex trafficking

Mar 3, 2023, 7:48 AM

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is studying strategies to prevent child sex trafficking (CST) across the Commonwealth. The first phase of the project involves raising awareness about the issue.

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‘Alliance 2.0’ builds upon success of College of Medicine’s innovative research initiative

Mar 2, 2023, 1:50 PM

The UK College of Medicine Office of Research celebrates the tremendous accomplishments of its inaugural Alliances and is excited to announce the awardees in the next phase of the initiative.

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Mar 2, 2023, 7:29 AM

The annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is on Wednesday, April 26, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Office of Undergraduate Research is celebrating 17 years of supporting students presenting research at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars.

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Research Scholars Program welcomes 3rd cohort, continuing to foster inclusion, research success

Mar 1, 2023, 7:16 AM

The Research Scholars Program has welcomed its third cohort of six faculty from five UK colleges.

Women Making History: UK researcher helps caregivers navigate Alzheimer's challenges

Mar 1, 2023, 7:09 AM

Throughout March, UK is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research and impacting the lives of Kentuckians. For Allison Gibson, Ph.D., her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians.

UK-CARES Showcases Research, Community Engagement in 2022 to Foster Environmental Health in Appalachian Kentucky

Feb 28, 2023, 1:30 PM

Rare Disease Day spotlight: A new approach to studying Moyamoya syndrome

Feb 28, 2023, 7:15 AM

Jill Roberts, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a researcher who studies Moyamoya syndrome, which causes the internal carotid arteries in the brain to become narrow or blocked.

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UK-CARES Showcases Research, Community Engagement in 2022 to Foster Environmental Health in Appalachian Kentucky

Feb 28, 2023, 6:00 AM

The University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) honored UK researchers, community leaders and organizations for their work to help Kentuckians in Appalachia. The State of the Center’s Science meeting was held in December of 2022, where researchers were recognized for their projects, publications and community engagement.

Q&A: Adrienne Dixson shares how research has power to improve educational equity 

Feb 27, 2023, 7:06 AM

UK College of Education Professor Adrienne Dixson, Ph.D., answers questions about her career and how innovative and responsive scholarship can impact educational equity and help children receive a high-quality education. 

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