LEXINGTON, Ky. — Researchers from the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) last week demonstrated a system that uses algae to absorb carbon dioxide emissions at Duke Energy's East Bend power station in Northern Kentucky.
Duke invited the scientists to present their work to a small group of ...
CAER Scientists, Duke Energy Demonstrate Algae-Based Carbon-Capture System
Posted On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: Applied Energy Research, CAER Research Program Manager Jack Groppo, Cincinnati Enquirer, Duke Energy, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Researchers from the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) last week demonstrated a system that uses algae to absorb carbon dioxide emissions at Duke Energy's East Bend power station in Northern Kentucky.
Duke invited the scientists to present their work to a small group of ...
‘Survival Bracelets’ Honor Late UK Coach, Raise Money to Support Cancer Patients
Posted On Sunday, June 23, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: colorful paracord, Iron Mike, Jessica Lyden, Mike Lyden, sisters Brittany, survival bracelets, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — They're called 'survival bracelets,' intricately woven from colorful paracord. For those who frequently wear them — hikers, mountain climbers, even military personnel — the bracelets represent a lifeline, a way to easily carry a long length of rope that could come in handy in emergency situations.
For sisters ...
UK Athletics Gets Another Good APR Report from NCAA
Posted On Saturday, June 15, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: academic eligibility, Academic Progress Rate report, NCAA, student-athletes, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2013) — The NCAA released its Academic Progress Rate report earlier this week, showing that all 22 of the University of Kentucky sports teams surpassed the NCAA cut score and that 15 of the 22 squads exceeded the national average for public universities in their sports.
The ...
College of Health Sciences Staff Member Named Red Cross Hero of the Year
Posted On Saturday, June 8, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: American Red Cross, College of Health Sciences, Kentucky Pink Connection, Shady Lawn, University of Kentucky, Vicki Blevins
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Five years ago, Linda Allen, admission officer at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Student Affairs Office, sat in her church listening to a video about the need for volunteers at two personal care homes — Parkside Manor and Shady Lawn, both in Cynthiana, Ky. The ...
Over 800 UK Students in Programs Abroad
Posted On Sunday, May 19, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: Anthony Ogden, Dr. Beth Barnes, UK Education Abroad, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. ― More than 800 University of Kentucky students have left the U.S. during the 2012-2013 academic year to pursue UK Education Abroad opportunities throughout the world.
As UK Education Abroad Director Anthony Ogden describes, Education Abroad opportunities have taken on a new meaning, one that reflects a more academic vision. “It’s ...
Three Candidates for UK Provost Announced
Posted On Thursday, April 18, 2013 By USA Education News. Under FEATURED, KENTUCKY Tags: Charley Carlson, Christine Riordan, Jose Luis Bermudez, Mike Reid, Nancy W. Brickhouse, Provost Search Committee, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2013) ― The University of Kentucky Provost Search Committee Tuesday announced that three finalists for the university's chief academic officer will visit the campus next week for open forums and other meetings.
"We have three outstanding candidates for this most important position, candidates who represent varied and ...
Nine Graduate From Minority and Women Contractor Training
Posted On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: Campus News, Commercialization and Economic Development, Economic Development, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Nine business owners graduated recently from the Lexington Minority and Women Contractor Training Program. The 10-week program offers instruction to women and minority business owners to help them compete in the construction industry. Program participants must be a minority or women owned business with at least 51 ...
UK College of Health Sciences Inducts Two into Hall of Fame
Posted On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: College of Health Sciences, Colonel David Greathouse, Holly Johnson, Marshall University, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 25, 2013) − The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences inducted two exceptional alumni – Colonel David Greathouse and Holly Johnson – into its Hall of Fame during the annual Hall of Fame, Scholarship and Awards Dinner, which took place on March 21, 2013.
Greathouse is currently ...
UK Entomologists Make Important Discovery Regarding Insecticide Resistance in Bed Bugs
Posted On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 By USA Education News. Under KENTUCKY Tags: affordability, Bed Bugs, College of Agriculture’, effectiveness, safety, University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture have identified 14 molecular markers in bed bugs that allow them to be resistant to pyrethroid insecticides. Pest control professionals commonly use pyrethroids to control bed bugs because of their safety, affordability, effectiveness and longevity.
UK entomology research associate ...
