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Guiton, Odom, and Anthony Receive NASA Kentucky Funding for Research Infrastructure Development

May 15, 2017

Two NASA Kentucky grants were awarded to support research in the Chemistry Department. Prof. Beth Guiton received funding for using single-atom resolution and in situ Imaging to determine the structure of thermoelectric materials in real-time. Profs. Susan Odom and John Anthony received funding for the development of a low temperature redox flow battery prototype for space applications.

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Alexis Eugene wins NASA Graduate Fellowship

July 15, 2016

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2016) — Alexis Eugene, a University of Kentucky doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship.

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Undergraduate Research Takes Flight With T.J. Flynn

December 4, 2014

Physics and mechanical engineering undergraduate T.J. Flynn is taking his research to the next level with graduate school.

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UK Chemistry Professor, Students' Research Published in National Journal

December 1, 2014

Environmental Science and Technology, a journal of the American Chemical Society, recently published research by chemistry Assistant Professor Marcelo Guzman, graduate student Elizabeth Pillar and senior Robert Camm.

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UK Alum Paves the Way for Space Exploration

June 5, 2014

UK alumnus and former astronaut Story Musgrave reflects on his path from the Bluegrass to the outer space.

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Hall of Fame Skylab Astronaut Honors UK Students

October 22, 2013

T J Flynn and Josiah Hanna will each be awarded a $10,000 Astronaut Scholarship on Wednesday, October 23.

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Astronomy Professor Researches Latest Hubble Space Telescope Images

May 28, 2013

For UK physics and astronomy professor Gary Ferland, the latest images of the Ring Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, provide an invaluable resource to understand more about dying stars similar to the sun.

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Skype with an Astronaut at A&S Sneak Peek

April 8, 2013

Catch a sneak peek of the amazing opportunities with the College of Arts & Sciences!

Dr. Ravat's Exploring the Solar System class had the privilege of doing a Skype interview with NASA Astronaut Dr. Drew Feustel. The Mission Specialist veteran detailed his drive to become an astronaut, his experiences in Space, and how NASA research connects to life on Earth.

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Skype with Astronaut Andrew Feustel

April 4, 2013

Dr. Ravat's AST/EES 310 class had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Andrew Feustel, NASA Astronaut and Mission Specialist for STS-125 and STS-134, on April 2nd, 2013. During this fascinating hour-long conversation, Dr. Feustel described what it is like to go into space, the importance of the scientific advances enabled by NASA, and recounted his experiences on the International Space Station and on the last human service mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.

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