Engineering

Military career opens doors for Eastern Kentucky engineering student

Nov 11, 2022, 6:49 AM

College of Engineering senior Donovan Dye's extraordinary journey from Floyd County to the Air Force National Guard to the labs of the Center for Applied Energy Research.

NSF-funded engineering research to combat medical device infections

Aug 26, 2022, 6:47 AM

For her most recent project, “Mechanical Mechanisms of Biofilm Survival on Implant Surfaces,” Martha Grady is the recipient of the National Science Foundation's prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

UK Researchers Develop Antiviral Face Mask

Jul 20, 2022, 7:14 AM

A team of faculty and students have developed the face mask membrane that can capture and deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein on contact. The innovation is another layer of protection against COVID-19 that can help prevent the virus from spreading.

‘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.

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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.

Women Making History Series Kicks Off with Isabel Escobar on ‘Behind the Blue’

Mar 1, 2022, 7:02 AM

Throughout March for Women’s History Month, UK shines a spotlight on Women Making History. The series kicks off with a podcast featuring Isabel Escobar, Ph.D., professor of chemical and materials engineering in the College of Engineering.

Frazar Receives the Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award for Scientific Excellence

Jan 26, 2022, 7:04 AM

The award recognizes one outstanding graduate student or postdoctoral researcher who exemplifies qualities of scientific excellence.

UK Hosts Construction Diversity Accelerator Program

Dec 14, 2021, 7:04 AM

The CDA program is designed to help minority-owned, women-owned and other underrepresented construction-related businesses gain access to the tools, resources and opportunities to be competitive in the construction industry.

UK Awarded $14 Million NSF Grant to Launch World-Class Cultural Heritage Lab

Nov 5, 2021, 6:50 AM

Using NSF funding, Brent Seales has gathered a team of experts from UK's College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences to build EduceLab — UK’s vision for next-generation heritage science.

UK Engineering Launches New Aerospace Engineering Degree Programs

Sep 9, 2021, 7:05 AM

Housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the degree pathways will foster research through collaborations between UK and the local aerospace industry.

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