What's New in Science - What are actual gender differences?
What's New in Science Christia Brown
Part 2 of 4: This segment includes a discussion of actual gender differences. We examine 3 of the most common gender difference myths. This is followed by discussion of where true gender differences exist (in terms of biology, behavior, and psychology) and how these differences may vary based on context and experience.
UK Students Win Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Student Paper Award
Their paper dealt with a Small Area Plan, an intense, in-depth study of a specific area within a city, of the Georgetown Triangle and the various implications that will result when BCTC opens its Newtown Pike campus in that area.
Disturbing The Peace With Poetry: Julia Johnson
There is word on the page and then there is word given breath. This past April, students and faculty from the University of Kentucky brought words to life thanks to a 12-hour open air poetry reading. The event, organized by English professor and published author Julia Johnson, was held outside of the Student Center welcoming anyone and everyone to come read their favorite poems aloud.
UK Celebrates National Bike to Work Week May 13-17
May is National Bike Month, and University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is encouraging UK employees to take advantage of the many great activities going on with Bike Lexington. A great time to get involved is during National Bike to Work Week May 13-17.
What's New in Science - Introduction to Gender and the Brain
What's New in Science Christia Brown
Part 1 of 4: This segment includes a description of why it is difficult to examine gender differences in people and what the implications are for getting it wrong. It also provides a primer for what people should know when evaluating research on gender.
Conference to Address STEM Opportunities for Girls
The Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Collaborative, in partnership with the STEM-H Institute at Eastern Kentucky University, will hold its fifth annual conference "Reaching for the Stars!" Friday, June 7, at the Eastern Kentucky University campus.
Photographic Mind - Hive's Dana Rogers is the UK Student Employee of the Year
Most well-functioning campus workplaces at the University of Kentucky have one thing in common: student workers.
UK Advisors Honored at State Level
The University of Kentucky's 2013 Ken Freedman Outstanding Advisors, David P. Moecher and George L. Scott Jr., were recently recognized at the state level as well, through the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).