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UK to Partner with MP Materials on Department of Energy Award
The project seeks to extract rare earths from fossil fuel waste streams to diversify the supply base and provide economic opportunity for depressed communities.
UK Engineering at Paducah Collaboration Aims to Reduce Plastic, Produce Safe, Inexpensive Cooking Fuel
Jeff Seay's research has resulted in a device capable of converting waste plastic into clean fuel oil.
Pigman Scholars Camp Puts UK, Lexington on Display for Eastern Kentucky High School Students
The camp was funded by alumnus L. Stanley Pigman (BSMNG 1981) and his wife, Karen. Both were on hand for various events and activities during the week.
2021 REU in Review
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Engineered Bioactive Interfaces & Devices program at the University of Kentucky (UK) concluded on Thursday, July 29, 2021, with a poster competition and awards ceremony.
Tiffany Messer Receives NSF CAREER Award
NSF CAREER awards are presented to young faculty members who have the potential to serve as leaders in research and education in their area of study.
Chandni Joshi Successfully Defends Dissertation at UK Paducah
The event marked the first time a Ph.D. student had made their defense at UK Paducah.
UK Launches Department of Engineering Technology in Partnership With BCTC, Toyota
The new department offers two four-year undergraduate degrees in lean systems engineering technology and computer engineering technology.
Nelson Akafuah Named Chair of New Department of Engineering Technology
Previously, Akafuah served as a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and associate director of IR4TD. He succeeds Kozo Saito, who served as director of IR4TD since 2007.
UK, UT-Knoxville, Army Collaborating on $50 Million Project to Advance US Manufacturing
Under this three-way partnership, UK’s project will receive approximately $23.8 million from the U.S. Department of Defense
Toyota’s Investment to Diversify Engineering Workforce
The Engineering Technology Department was made possible, in large part, to a $2.25 million gift from Toyota.