Two A&S Students Bring Home Gold Following Research Competitions

By Ryan Girves

Last week, University of Kentucky graduate and undergraduate students competed in the final rounds of the 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition and the 3-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT). While two final winners prevailed, research also came out ahead.

Research is one of the foundations of the university — creating solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues. Research is also one of the great opportunities provided to students at UK. 

Middle & High School Teachers - Certification Not Required at Teach Kentucky

Job type:
Full-time
Job description:

Teach Kentucky (www.teachkentucky.com) is seeking college graduates (by June 2019) in most majors to teach full time in high needs public middle and high schools of the Greater Louisville, KY area while pursuing an Alternative Route Teacher Certification via a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. Our cohort members serve as the teachers of record in their classrooms and receive a full time teacher’s salary and benefits while simultaneously earning their certification.

Animal Care Technician at Hera Biolabs

Job type:
Part-time
Job description:
Hera Biolabs is seeking an animal technician to provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include health observations, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages, and sanitizing animal procedure rooms and equipment. These duties will be performed using autoclave, necropsy equipment, and laminar flow hoods.
Duties will progress to animal identification, breeding, collecting biological samples, and administering medications. The technician will assist researchers and veterinary staff as needed, working closely with the study manager, vivarium manager, senior scientists, and other animal technicians.

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Q&A With Stephen Voss; What Election Results Say About the Future of America

By Lindsey Piercy

Tuesday, Nov. 6, was a big night in United States politics. Americans headed to the polls to cast their ballots for the 2018 midterm elections. Voter turnout appears to have significantly surpassed previous midterms, but final numbers have yet to be released.

Federal, state and local offices were up for grabs across the nation, including all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. Additionally, 39 state and territorial governorships will be among the offices contested.

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