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Bertucci named UK’s 1st Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar

Aug 24, 2022, 7:24 AM

Lucas Bertucci, a University of Kentucky chemical engineering senior from Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the university’s first Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholarship recipient.

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'Father of Environmental Justice' and Local High School Students Headline CCTS Conference

Mar 25, 2022, 6:52 AM

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science will host its 17th Annual Spring Conference on April 5, focusing on climate and health and featuring a keynote address and book signing with Robert Bullard, Ph.D., considered the father of environmental justice.

Kentucky Geological Survey, Energy and Environment Cabinet Announce Project to Measure Methane Emissions

Feb 22, 2022, 6:48 AM

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky have announced a collaborative project focused on mine methane (CH4) emissions in the state.

Registration Now Open for CCTS Conference on Climate and Health

Feb 14, 2022, 7:20 AM

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science will hold its 17th Annual Spring Conference on April 5, 2022, focusing on “Climate and Health.” This year’s keynote speaker is Robert Bullard, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University.

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Appalachian Forum Speaker Series to Feature Ann Harris, Nate Siggers and Eva Lyon

Feb 1, 2022, 7:31 AM

The Kentucky Geological Survey, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Appalachian Center are sponsoring the “Geoscience & Environmental Justice in Appalachia” speaker series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15.

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Office of Global Health Initiatives’ Global Health Case Competition Tackles Climate Change and Hurricanes

Nov 19, 2021, 7:22 AM

Interprofessional student teams representing 12 UK colleges, Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Louisville, competed in the annual Global Health Case Competition.

Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Virtual Museum Now Available

Nov 4, 2021, 6:59 AM

The museum focuses on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and was developed in collaboration with the Center for Applied Energy Research’s Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and Environment.

Kentucky, Florida Put Aside Rivalry to Rally Around Love of Growing Plants

Oct 1, 2021, 7:35 AM

Athletic rivalries aside, the two land-grant universities share a common goalpost: preparing students for engaging careers in agriculture, food production and natural resources.

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UK-led Study Reveals Dramatic Impact of Climate Change in the Sierra Nevada

Sep 9, 2021, 6:59 AM

A new study led by UK researchers reveals just how dramatically climate change has impacted aquatic ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada, and calls for action to protect them.

New UK Program Offers Opportunities to Learn About State’s Natural Resources

Aug 25, 2021, 7:05 AM

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension-led program will include 15 classes aimed at making its participants stewards of the state’s natural resources.

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