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Doug Kreis Named Director of Kentucky Transportation Center
KTC welcomed Doug Kreis as its new Director on July 1, 2021. He succeeds Joseph Crabtree, who retired after serving as the Center’s Director since 2010.
Sebastian Bryson Promoted, Becomes First Black Full Professor in College’s History
Earlier this year, Bryson was granted Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE) certification by the Academy of Geo-Professionals.
Zongming Fei Assumes Role as Computer Science Department Chair
Zongming Fei, professor of computer science at the University of Kentucky, is the new chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Computer Science. He has taught at UK since 2000.
Spring 2021 Dean's List Includes 960 Engineering Students
To make a Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes.
Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar Scheduled for August 27
The seminar will be held in person and virtually at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington.
Hybrid Balloon/Glider System Tests NASA-Supported Turbulence Detection Technology
Sean Bailey, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is principal investigator for a wind probe from the University of Kentucky.
UK Partners With NASA to Help Launch $15 Million Space Technology Research Institute
Led by professor Alexandre Martin, the UK team comprises faculty members in mechanical engineering and materials engineering.
Luis Sanchez Giraldo Awarded Department of Defense DEPSCoR Grant
Nathan Jacobs, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, will serve as co-investigator and senior mentor.
Alumna Stephanie Isaac Blain Wins 2021 National Young Engineer of the Year Award
Throughout her career, Blain has worked on various roadway, site development, utility and environmental engineering projects.
E-Day Turns 100!
On May 26, 1921, the university dismissed classes at noon to allow students and people from the surrounding area to tour the college and see its equipment in action.