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UK Sustainability announces research poster competition

Sep 6, 2023, 7:05 AM

Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster for the third annual sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the annual UK Sustainability Showcase.

26 students selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador program

Sep 5, 2023, 7:40 AM

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Kentucky has selected 26 outstanding undergraduates for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Ambassador program.

In Hinds Lab, trainees gain experience with cutting-edge research

Aug 23, 2023, 6:58 AM

The lab of Terry Hinds, Ph.D., is advancing scientific discovery at UK, and also helping undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows gain early experience with high-impact work.

2nd Annual Rising Stars Symposium

Nov 30, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This all-day symposium features nationally recognized early-career research scholars who have demonstrated scientific achievements in diabetes and obesity-related research.

Research, Resumes & Your Future

Oct 17, 2023, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Learn how to use your research experience and skills to enhance your resume and set yourself apart for nationally competitive awards, graduate school, and employment at the Research, Resumes, and Your Future workshop! Co-hosted by the Stuckert Career Center & Office of Undergraduate Research

Workshop: Intro to the IRB Process

Sep 19, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

Getting Started: The IRB Process is presented by the UK Office of Research Integrity and will provide an overview introduction to what IRB is, why it's needed, and the application process. Learn about how the IRB applies to your research and how it ensures ethical standards for safeguards and the protection of participants. Workshop will be held in-person with a Zoom option. Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Research Ethics Workshop: What to Know Before You Begin

Sep 14, 2023, 5:15 – 6:15 PM

Research Ethics: What to Know Before You Begin is presented by the UK Office of Research Integrity and will provide a general overview of the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for the scientist and scholar. Learn about the four common values associated with the responsible conduct of research and why it is critical in your research and creative scholarship to apply these values to your work. Workshop will be held in-person with a Zoom option. Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Office of Undergraduate Research Expo

Sep 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to helping students navigate the process of finding a faculty-mentored research opportunity that is a good fit for them. The Undergraduate Research Expo offers students the opportunity to explore research options, learn about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff and talk to student research ambassadors. Learn more: https://our.uky.edu/expo

3-Day Python Coding Bootcamp

Jul 18, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jul 20, 2023, 12:30 PM

3-session event led by Dr. Vinayak Bhat, Chemist and YouTuber Beginners welcome. Open to high school students, UK students, staff and faculty AGENDA Day 1 (Jul 18): ABCs of Coding Day 2 (Jul 19): Data Analysis with Python

Poster Design Workshop

Jul 19, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Summer Lunch & Learn Series: Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! We will walk attendees through the poster-making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/ formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. Interactive workshop for all! Attendees will critique sample posters by applying the design principles discussed. Poster design worksheet and handout included.

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