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NSF-funded Surface Engineering Research to Contribute to Air Safety

Jul 26, 2022, 7:37 AM

His NSF CAREER award will provide Schoop with $500,000 over five years to conduct research using artificial intelligence (AI) and high-speed microscopy to understand the impact of machining on material failure — like those responsible for plane crashes.

‘Great Teacher’ John Groppo Brings Research Background to the Classroom

Jul 18, 2022, 7:34 AM

John Groppo, professor of mining engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help his students discover their passions.

For UK Physician Mary Sheppard, Treating Rare Disease Is Personal

Jul 13, 2022, 7:36 AM

At age 5, Mary Sheppard, M.D., was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder affecting the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. Now a physician-scientist at UK, Sheppard studies and treats this rare disease and takes pride in giving back to the community.

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Stephen Ware’s NSF-funded Research Trains Police in De-escalation

Jul 12, 2022, 7:13 AM

For police officers, de-escalation training is critical — greatly reducing the use of force and the likelihood that anyone will be hurt during a confrontation. That’s where the research of Stephen Ware, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, comes in.

Rivalry Aside, UK and UT Undergrads Study Hydroponic Lettuce

Jul 12, 2022, 7:09 AM

Undergraduate agriculture students from the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee put the competition aside this summer to jointly study how light affects hydroponic lettuce.

'Great Teacher' Cortney Lollar Learns With Her Students

Jul 11, 2022, 7:24 AM

Cortney Lollar is one of this year’s Great Teacher Award recipients. As the James and Mary Lassiter Professor of Law in the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, Lollar enjoys the reciprocal learning relationship between herself and her students.

'Great Teacher' Beth Rous Treats Students as Her Future Colleagues

Jun 27, 2022, 7:20 AM

Beth Rous, Ph.D., is one of this year’s Great Teacher Award recipients. The UK College of Education professor treats her students as if they were her colleagues.

‘Great Teacher’ Olivia Davis Inspires Her Students to Change Lives, Communities

Jun 22, 2022, 7:08 AM

Olivia Davis, lecturer in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

'Great Teacher' Zachary Bray Educating Next Generation of Kentucky Leaders

Jun 13, 2022, 7:57 AM

Zachary Bray is one of this year’s Great Teacher Award recipients. As the James and Mary Lassiter Professor of Law in the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, Bray is dedicated to educating the next generation of legal minds serving the Commonwealth.

'Great Teacher' Beth Barnes Helps Students Discover Their Passions

Jun 6, 2022, 6:52 AM

UK College of Communication and Information (CI) professor Beth Barnes has been named one of six UK Alumni Association 2022 Great Teachers.

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