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Drs. Nokes and Balk Accept Associate Dean Positions

October 10, 2018

Sue Nokes will become the college’s first associate dean for faculty affairs and facilities and John Balk will become the next associate dean for research and graduate studies.

Pham Awarded Two National Science Foundation Grants

September 10, 2018

One will fund investigation into microscale friction and the other to better understand the mechanics of dynamic hydrogel interfaces. The awards total approximately $525,000.

UK Researchers Receive $500,000 Grant for Next-Generation Batteries

August 20, 2018

A new study by University of Kentucky researchers is examining whether peach pits and walnut shells can be used to create cheaper, longer lasting lithium ion batteries.

VIDEO: Meet Dean Rudolph G. Buchheit

August 09, 2018

The college has kicked off a new academic year, and Dean Rudy Buchheit wants to spread the word: “More than ever, now is the time to be an engineer.” 

2018 Dean's Faculty Awards

April 29, 2018

The annual Dean’s Faculty Awards ceremony was held April 23 at the Hilary J. Boone Center. Awards were given in the areas of research, service and graduate studies.

Recap of the College of Engineering Awards Banquet Sponsored by Tau Beta Pi

April 28, 2018

The annual event took place April 17, 2018 at the Hilary J. Boone Center. Representative Sannie Overly, a 1989 civil engineering graduate from the University of Kentucky, gave the keynote address.

Engineering Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program Q&A with Bruce Walcott

April 13, 2018

When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” who comes to mind? Perhaps Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or Jeff Bezos—billionaire geniuses whose ideas never miss? Bruce Walcott, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and faculty advisor to the University of Kentucky Entrepreneurs Club, wants you to think of someone else: you.

Induction into the Profession Ceremony Set for May 5

March 13, 2018

Graduating engineering and computer science seniors and graduate students are invited to the Induction into the Profession Ceremony Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Brunch at the Hilary J. Boone Center will immediately follow the conclusion of the program.

Cheng Named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 19, 2017

University of Kentucky Frank J. Derbyshire Professor of Materials Science Y.T. Cheng has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced Tuesday.

Boggess Awarded Tau Beta Pi Fellowship

June 29, 2017

Grant Boggess, a recent University of Kentucky College of Engineering graduate, has received a $10,000 Tau Beta Pi Fellowship to attend graduate school at Rice University.