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Design Thinking: How UK prepares students for real-world problem solving

Mar 24, 2023, 7:12 AM

A course in the College of Education brings students from different disciplines together to learn to work as a team, think critically, and use creativity to address a very unique and emotional challenge with their community partner, UK’s Markey Cancer Center.

'Behind the Blue': Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Women in Healthcare)

Mar 23, 2023, 7:35 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dr. Emily Marcinkowski (Markey Cancer Center) talks about her drive to be a problem solver, how surgery presents her with tangible problems she can act upon, the importance of greater diversity and patient-based inclusivity in the medical field, and more.

UK Chemistry to host 48th Naff Symposium April 21; abstracts due April 4

Mar 23, 2023, 7:34 AM

The department will host its 48th annual Naff Symposium 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the AA Auditorium at William T. Young Library. The symposium is centered on the topic "Oxidative Stress in Neurodegeneration: Focus on Alzheimer Disease."

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2 outstanding undergraduates selected for UK’s Beckman Scholars SUCCESS Program

Mar 23, 2023, 7:30 AM

Two undergraduates have been selected as recipients of the University of Kentucky’s Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship (SUCCESS).

Priscilla McCutcheon named Fellow of American Association of Geographers

Mar 22, 2023, 7:35 AM

McCutcheon is among 16 geographers who received the recognition for their contributions to geographic research, advancement of practice and careers devoted to strengthening the field of geography.

Women Making History: UK researcher champions cultural understanding in health care

Mar 22, 2023, 7:17 AM

Julie Plasencia, Ph.D., began her career studying Type 2 diabetes. Her research interests have expanded to diet-related health disparities in low-resource communities and how culture influences dietary behaviors in Latino communities.

UK students get hands-on experience with coral reef ecosystems

Mar 21, 2023, 7:11 AM

In the Embedded: Advanced Scuba Certification and Coral Reef Ecology course, students have the opportunity to earn numerous scuba certifications, while learning about the impact of environmental stress on coral reef ecosystems.

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2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open

Mar 21, 2023, 7:09 AM

Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.

UK’s Brent Seales launches global competition to decipher Herculaneum scrolls

Mar 21, 2023, 7:04 AM

The computer science professor is leading a global competition to read the charred scrolls after demonstrating that an artificial intelligence program can successfully extract letters and symbols from X-ray images from unrolled papyri too fragile to unroll.

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Researchers investigate racial bias in recognition of Kentucky’s historic properties

Mar 17, 2023, 7:38 AM

A team of University of Kentucky researchers is analyzing the list of historic places and properties registered in the Commonwealth to find any gaps in cultural minority representations.

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