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One University of Kentucky student’s search for contaminants in Appalachian streams

How a student shifted her perspective on engineering and opened the door to a future in environmental research.

Registration now open for OUR Summer Research Symposium

Registration is now open for the UK Office of Undergraduate Research seventh annual Summer Research Symposium.

Chad Risko
Chad Risko, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Training and Strategic Initiatives
Location
150 Chemistry-Physics Building
Phone
859-257-0438
Email
chad.risko@uky.edu

6 students selected as 2025 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

Six University of Kentucky undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program supporting student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

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

5 faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

Five UK faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

Every year, the Office of Undergraduate Research selects a new cohort of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors who serve as advocates for undergraduate research and creative scholarship at UK.

Safiyah Sadek: Neuroscience major shares her research journey and celebrates crossing the finish line

Safiyah Sadek, is graduating with a degree in neuroscience and a minor in psychology from the UK College of Arts and Sciences, who is on the path to becoming an MD/PhD.

Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

The 19th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars will empower undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public.

Registration now open for Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

More than 500 participants will gather to present their work through oral sessions, posters, artistic exhibits, performances or table demonstrations.