Chellgren Center’s Open House for Undergraduate Research

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Location:
Funkhauser Courtyard

HELLO WILDCATS!

The Office of Undergraduate Research staff is excited for the new school year and a new month of opportunities and events! Be sure to stop by the Chellgren Center’s Open House on Wednesday, September 20th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Funkhouser Courtyard and enjoy free ice cream (see flyer below for more details).

If you are new to UK or our office, we are the starting point for any undergraduate student desiring to include mentored research in their undergraduate experience. Our staff helps you navigate the undergraduate research experience through discussion and resources. Students engaged in our programs undoubtedly garner the rewards of inquiry-based learning through creativity and innovation. Our research programs help equip students to become professional, civic, and academic leaders.

 

WHAT’S NEW: RESEARCH FACULTY MENTOR OF THE WEEK

 

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Mentors make a difference!

The Office of Undergraduate Research officially launched our research Faculty Mentor of the Week recognition on August 28th. Every week we will highlight one of our outstanding and very much appreciated research faculty mentors who offer leadership and support of our undergraduate student researchers.

September Faculty Mentors of the Week

 

  • Week 1: August 28, 2017- September 1, 2017  --  Dr. Kevin Pearson, College of Medicine

 

  • Week 2: September 4, 2017- September 8, 2017  --  Dr. Richard Milich, College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology
  • Week 3: September 11, 2017- September 15, 2017  --  Dr. Mary A. Arthur, College of Agriculture
  • Week 4: September 18, 2017- September 22, 2017  --  Dr. Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf, College of Medicine
  • Week 5: September 25, 2017- September 29, 2017  --  Mr. Dan Howell, College of Arts & Sciences, English

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER?

 

 

POSTERS-AT-THE-CAPITOL Now Accepting Submissions! Deadline is October 13, 2017 Image may contain: text

 

OSWALD RESEARCH & CREATIVITY COMPETITION Monday, September 18: Call for Submissions; Online Registration Opens Monday, October 30: Deadline to Register No automatic alt text available.

 

CHELLGREN CENTER OPEN HOUSE Join us for FREE ICE CREAM and learn about ways to enrich your undergraduate career by visiting with representatives from the following programs: • Chellgren Student Fellows Program • Office of Nationally Competitive Awards • Office of Undergraduate Research In case of inclement weather we will be inside Funkhouser on the 2nd Floor No automatic alt text available.

 

 

POWER HOUR SESSION Wednesday, September 27: POWER HOUR Session. 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM; WT Young Library Room B110 This session is going to dive in to the common misconception of undergraduate research, how to find research opportunities at UK, and the funding available to students doing research. The goal is for you to leave the session feeling inspired, empowered, and prepared to go out and create new knowledge. ** Additional Power Hour Session on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Image may contain: text

 

 

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  RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTS Travel funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, each applicant should submit her or his application as early as possible, and well in advance of the proposed travel. The application will be reviewed and the applicant will be notified of approval by email. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for review. Click the flier for more details on how to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE:

UPCOMING EVENTS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES

 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DATES

UK Events and Workshops

  • Friday, September 1:
    • WELD Leadership Sessions; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building JSB 108 (TEAL Classroom)
    • Economics Seminar; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM; CM Gatton College of Business & Economics Classroom 199

 

  • Sunday, September 3:
    • Cultural Trivia Night; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; W.T. Young Library WTYL Alumni Gallery (1-65)

 

  • Monday, September 4:
    • Labor Day – No Classes
    • Economics Workshop; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; CM Gatton College of Business & Economics Classroom 311

 

  • Wednesday, September 6:
    • "Fast Food" Nutrition Talks; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; W.T. Young Library WTYL Alumni Gallery (1-65)

 

  • Friday, September 8:
    • Economics Seminar; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM;  CM Gatton College of Business & Economics Classroom 199

 

  • Sunday, September 10:
    • Student Support Services Tutor Workshop; 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; White Hall Classroom Building CB 240

 

  • Wednesday, September 13:
    • Exchange program information session; 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM; White Hall Classroom Building CB 335

 

  • Saturday, September 16:
    • Trigger Point foam rolling principles;  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;  B Johnson Center JC Group Fitness Blue

 

  • Sunday, September 17:
    • Trigger Point foam rolling principles;  8:00 AM - 6:30 PM;  B Johnson Center JC Group Fitness Blue

 

 

  • Tuesday, September 19:
    • Managing your PhD Journey;  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM;  Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building JSB 161N
    • UK Women's Forum Professional Development Session;  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;  Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building JSB 361M
    • Kentucky Research Data Center Information Session; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM;  CM Gatton College of Business & Economics Conference 435UV
    • Career Prep Workshop;  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM;  The 90 The90 203 (Teal Classroom)

 

  • Wednesday, September 20:
    • "Fast Food" Nutrition Talks;  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM;  W.T. Young Library WTYL Alumni Gallery (1-65)

 

  • Wednesday, September 27:
    • Freshman/Sophomore Pre-Med Information Sessions; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; UK Chandler Med Ctr, William R. Williard Bldg / Med Sci Bldg MN363  (additional sessions on 10/25 and 11/14)
    • Pre-Health Workshop & Sutures Clinic;  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM;  White Hall Classroom Building CB 204

 

UK Calendar of Events: http://calendar.uky.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx