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UK's Margaret Mohr-Schroeder Elected President of the School Science and Mathematics Association

Apr 16, 2021, 8:37 AM

Mohr-Schroeder is a professor of STEM Education and Associate Dean for Clinical Preparation and Partnerships at the University of Kentucky College of Education. Her term as President will begin in 2022.

UK, Fayette County Schools and Partners Join Forces on STEM Pipeline Program

Mar 31, 2021, 4:17 PM

The STEM Through Authentic Research and Training (START) program at UK is creating a unique pipeline to promote careers for underrepresented populations, first-generation college students, and girls and women in STEM. START is funded by a five-year, $1.3 million Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

New Research Illuminates School Staff Experiences through COVID-19

Feb 25, 2021, 9:11 AM

An ongoing study led by UK researchers is giving school staff, including teachers, a needed outlet to voice their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Behind the Blue': Importance of Honors at a Public Research University

Feb 1, 2021, 1:41 PM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Christian Brady discusses his book, his scholarship, what he loves about honors education at a public research university and his new administrative role.

47 Kentucky Schools Named ‘Bright Spots’ in UK, Prichard Committee Report

Nov 24, 2020, 8:32 AM

"We looked at elementary and middle school performance on the K-PREP reading and math assessments, as well as the performance of high school students on the ACT. Student, community and district characteristics were also taken into consideration."

UK Researchers Study COVID-19 and Decision-Making for Reopening Schools

Oct 26, 2020, 8:41 AM

Kelly G. Pennell has co-authored an article detailing lessons learned about stakeholder engagement and risk communication relevant for COVID-19 and school reopening.

College of Education Dean Uses New Mode of Research to Analyze Educational Equity Issues

Oct 12, 2020, 8:21 AM

“We have, essentially, invented a new way of doing research. By using publicly available podcasts, anyone can go back and listen to participants’ conversations in full and make their own conclusions about what was discussed,” Vasquez Heilig said.

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UK Faculty Support Statewide Research Study on Pandemic Disruption

Oct 9, 2020, 8:32 AM

The Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, in consultation with UK faculty members, set out to gauge how disruptions caused by the pandemic were impacting students’ academic motivation and learning, as well as their physical, social and emotional health.

UK Social Work Study Measures COVID-19 Distress Among Child Welfare Workers

Oct 7, 2020, 8:32 AM

“This study affirms notions that different practitioner groups experience, and are impact by, COVID-19 differently,” Miller said. “Therefore, cookie-cutter approaches to addressing challenges associated with COVID-19 distress may not be effective.”

9 UK Grad Students Named Bridge to the Doctorate Fellows

Sep 8, 2020, 8:33 AM

Each fellow will receive a $32,000 per year stipend as well as support for cost of education for two years through the grant. Fellows will receive coaching, academic and community support, professional development, and access to opportunities for research, writing and presentation.

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