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Electrical and computer engineering students compete in American Society of Naval Engineers competition

Apr 29, 2025

Three Capstone Design teams from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia to present their electric driven remote-controlled boats during the annual American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) Boat competition from April 15-18. 

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Zach Agioutantis named 2025-26 University Research Professors

Alicia Gregory
 Apr 29, 2025

Zach Agioutantis, department chair and professor for the department of Mining Engineering, was named University Research Professors for the 2025-26 academic year.

Educe Team

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

Lindsey Piercy
 Apr 29, 2025

Made possible by a $14 million infrastructure grant from the National Science Foundation, EduceLab is the university’s bold vision for next-generation heritage science. The lab was unveiled during a “soft opening” last week — launching a new era of discovery, education and innovation at the intersection of the humanities, engineering and data science.

2025 HOD inductees group

Pigman College of Engineering inducts 2025 class into Hall of Distinction

Apr 25, 2025

Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building. All members and extended bios are listed here.

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WATCH: Bryson presents at TEDxUKY

Apr 23, 2025

Climate-driven landslides are a growing threat. How can we harness the power of advanced science, technology and AI to better predict and prepare?  Sebastian Bryson, chair and Hardin-Drnevich-Huang Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering with a joint appointment in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, provided an answer in his recent TEDxUKY talk. 

Hypersonics Lab

UK, Lockheed Martin to partner, driving innovation in advanced engineering

Apr 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky, through UK Innovate, is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to leverage cutting-edge expertise to drive innovation in advancing engineering, materials, energy and manufacturing technology.

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IEEE Power and Energy Society Plus Initiative Scholarships for UK Students

PEIK Institute
 Apr 22, 2025

For the current academic year, 2024-2025, UK is the school with the most students (5) awarded as PES Scholars, out of the total of 84 high-achieving undergraduates in electrical engineering, who have been selected from 55 universities across the USA, Canada & Puerto Rico.

Pegah Safavi

Ph.D. candidate wins Director's Award in 1-Minute Research Poster Pitch Competition

Apr 16, 2025

Pegah Safavi, a Ph.D. candidate in the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering and member of the Biomedical Optics Lab, received the Director's Award in the Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE)'s 1-minute Research Poster Pitch Competition at the Clinical Center for Translational Science (CCTS) Spring Conference, held earlier this month.

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UK researchers develop groundbreaking microscopy technique to study cancer

Apr 16, 2025

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have introduced a novel microscopy technique that could revolutionize cancer research by providing an accessible, cost-effective way to study how cancer cells adapt to treatments. The National Institutes of Health-funded study, published in Biophotonics Discovery and featured on that publication’s cover, underscores its importance and potential impact on the field of oncology

Pegah Safavi, a graudate student in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is the 2025 Sarah Bennett Holmes graduate student award winner.

UK Women’s Forum announces 31st annual Sarah Bennett Holmes Award winners

Melissa McCaughan
 Apr 15, 2025

The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum announced the four winners of the 2025 Sarah Bennett Holmes Award at a celebratory luncheon March 26. Award winners, nominees and other invited guests heard remarks from UK President Eli Capilouto and a keynote address titled "Standing Strong — Empowering Women to Define Their Path," presented by Tukea Talbert, D.N.P.

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