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Two Engineering Faculty Members Chosen for Research Scholars Program for Inclusive Success

Two College of Engineering faculty members, Fanny Chapelin, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Brittany Givens Rassoolkhani, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, were included in the Research Scholars Program (RSP) aimed at ensuring diversity and inclusion in research by promoting faculty success.

College of Engineering Inducts Six into Hall of Distinction

Lisa Ernst, Uday Deshpande, Don Kelly, Damon Barber, Gregg Coleman and Jesus Caban were inducted into the Hall of Distinction April 7, 2022.

Chemical Engineering Student Awarded ISPE Scholarship

Madeline Halpin, a senior studying chemical engineering, received one of ISPE's first two scholarships for students interested in pharmaceuticals or health sciences.

'I’m So Proud to Get Involved' – DanceBlue Clinic Patient Joins This Weekend's Dance Marathon

Johnny Kirkpatrick came to the University of Kentucky from Paducah in 2019 expecting what most students do – a fresh start. He was ready to make new friends and have new experiences. He never imagined facing college and a cancer diagnosis all at once.

Rebecca Liebert Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Liebert was elected to the NAE in recognition of her leadership in developing and executing innovative initiatives to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing industry.

Three Engineering Undergraduate Researchers to Present at 20th ‘Posters at the Capitol’

Three undergraduate researchers in the Department of Chemical Engineering have been chosen to present their research at the 2022 Posters-at-the-Capitol event on March 3 at the Kentucky state capitol in Frankfort.

Gisella Lamas-Samanamud was Selected for a WE Local Award

This award honors individuals who have contributed to the advancement or acceptance of women in engineering; and have developed or contributed to programs to promote and advance women in STEM fields.

Fall 2021 Dean's List Includes 991 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.

Molly Frazar received the Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award

Molly Frazar is the 24th recipient of the Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award, which recognizes one outstanding graduate student or postdoctoral researcher who exemplifies qualities of scientific excellence.

Isabel Escobar Elected to Become the Next AWIS National Governing Board Chair

Isabel Escobar, professor of chemical engineering and associate director of UK’s Center of Membrane Sciences, has been elected to serve as Board Chair for the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) beginning January 1, 2022.