UK Innovate

Christopher Whitley
Fellow, Marketing & Communications

Abby Brady
Ambassador, Communications, Launch Blue

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 2: So, What Does Coffee Quality Have to Do With Equity?

Oct 4, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 AM

Dr. David Gonthier, Director of the UK Coffee Lab, a Coffee Q-Grader and Associate Professor at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will share insights from his coffee farming adventures in Honduras and his exploration of the specialty coffee market. He will guide attendees through a brief coffee tasting experience and discuss whether specialty coffee provides opportunities and equity to producers within the global coffee trade.

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 1: The Science of Water in Coffee

Sep 6, 2024, 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Dr. Rollie G. Mills, co-founder of Funky Rooster Coffee, will take you beyond the basics of coffee roasting and brewing. Dr. Mills, an expert in water filtration and avid coffee enthusiast, will explore how scientific and engineering principles are key to making the perfect cup. From understanding the impact of ion concentration in water to highlighting innovative scientific projects in the coffee industry, this session will deepen your appreciation for the science behind every sip.

UK’s Levy 1 of 8 innovators selected for NIH-funded entrepreneurship program

Aug 23, 2024, 8:00 AM

Brittany Levy created an automated emergency tourniquet device with the goal of improving the rates of adequately applied tourniquets outside of a hospital setting.

UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance™ organization announces founding members

Aug 23, 2024, 7:45 AM

The EWA global consortium will support research and education in agriculture, manufacturing and sustainability to shape the future of estate whiskey production.

August 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The August edition of the Innovation Insider highlights Matthew Upton’s appointment as acting director of technology commercialization and UK Innovate’s role in supporting two major grants focused on career readiness and technology development.

Patent Palooza! 2024

Oct 15, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Mark your calendars to join us for Patent Palooza! 2024 on October 15 in the Gatton Student Center. Join us as we recognize and celebrate UK innovators for their FY 2024 accomplishments

Growing Through Social Innovation Webinar

Aug 22, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Join us for a webinar exploring the dynamic field of social innovation. This session will delve into the multifaceted impact of social innovation, from societal benefits to economic returns. Attendees will learn to define social innovation, tackle common barriers and take actionable steps to advance the field, gaining valuable perspectives from the US, UK and Canada.

July 2024 UK Innovate Newsletter

The July edition of the Innovation Insider features the retirement announcement of Taunya Phillips after 25 years of service at the University of Kentucky. It also highlights recent community engagement efforts, including visits with Nike, George Mason University and participation in BIO 2024.

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