Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Recent UK graduates Lucas Gastineau, left, and Asa O’Neal have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

2 UK grads receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Jun 10, 2025, 7:51 AM

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

Malgorzata “Gosia” Chwatko in the classroom

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

Jun 4, 2025, 7:30 AM

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

UK Civil Engineering graduate student Herman Tay, left, and Kelly Pennell, Ph.D., at a field site with AROMA-VOC

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

Jun 2, 2025, 7:35 AM

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

Sixteen undergraduates have been selected for the 2025 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program.

16 students awarded CURE Fellowships

May 22, 2025, 7:44 AM

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

May 7, 2025, 9:36 AM

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

May 6, 2025, 7:31 AM

“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.

Paula Alarcon-Espejo, a graduate research assistant at UK's Center for Applied Energy Research, holds a slide with a printed carbon nanotube/conducting polymer composite electrode pattern for making a printed OECT.

Provost IMPACT Award: Bridging biology and electronics

May 1, 2025, 7:01 AM

Learn more about the project titled “Synthetically Tunable Organic Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors for Printed Bioelectronics.”

Professor Brent Seales and Provost Robert DiPaola welcome guests during exclusive look inside EduceLab.

EduceLab unveiled as UK’s gateway to next-generation heritage science

Apr 29, 2025, 3:29 PM

Made possible by a $14 million infrastructure grant from the NSF, EduceLab is UK’s bold vision for next-generation heritage science.

The 2025-26 University Research Professors

18 faculty named 2025-26 University Research Professors

Apr 29, 2025, 3:22 PM

Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

Capstone Design Showcase

Apr 28, 2025, 3:00 – 6:00 PM

The Pigman College of Engineering to host the first annual Capstone Design Showcase. The event will be held in the Gatton Student Center Harris Ballroom on April 28 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Over 200 students from seven engineering disciplines will be showcasing their Capstone projects, including prototypes, through interactive poster presentations.

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