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UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world

136 current UK scientists and scholars appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

UK-mentored MSTC students shine at international science fair

Students from the Math, Science, and Technology Center (MSTC) program at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington have earned top honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

The 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Diana Byrne

Outstanding Teaching Award winner, Diana M. Byrne, has played a key role in advancing the civil engineering curriculum at UK, particularly in sustainability-focused education.

11 researchers selected for awards from Materials Science Research Priority Area

The mRPA offers a variety of funding mechanisms to support materials research across UK and expand the RPA’s breadth and depth of work.

2 UK grads receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Recent University of Kentucky graduates Lucas Gastineau and Asa O’Neal have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

Empowering future engineers: Chwatko celebrated as 2025 ‘Great Teacher’

Malgorzata “Gosia” Chwatko is one of this year's distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

UK researchers, Entanglement Technologies use new mobile sensors to track pollution

The demand for accurate chemical monitoring sensors is rising globally, as industries continue to grapple with the legacy of manufacturing waste.

16 students awarded CURE Fellowships

The CURE Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to engage in impactful, faculty-mentored research within seven of UK’s eight Research Priority Areas

Seales honored with UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement

On May 15, UK Libraries will celebrate and honor computer science professor Brent Seales, Ph.D., as the 2025 recipient of the UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.

From Eastern Kentucky to edge of space: UK grad is reaching for the stars

“Without my experience at UK, I wouldn’t be doing what I am now — and I wouldn’t be as happy as I am now,” states undergraduate Asa O'Neal as he plans to graduate.