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UK's Disease Detectives Use Wastewater Testing to Monitor COVID Infection Trends

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine and College of Engineering have joined forces to track the virus’ presence in the community using wastewater testing.

An Interview with Sebastian Bryson the College of Engineering’s First Black Full Professor

In the spirit of Black History Month, we are publishing an interview with L. Sebastian Bryson, Hardin-Drnevich-Huang Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, who became the College of Engineering’s first Black full Professor on July 1, 2021.

Superfund Research Featured in SRP e-Posted Notes

The UK Superfund follows a multidisciplinary scientific approach to understanding how environmental contaminants harm the body and explore effective interventions to protect the health of communities.

Jennifer Doerge Receives NACADA Region 3 Award for Excellence in Advising

Excellence in Advising Awards recognize individuals who demonstrate qualities and practices that make significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising. Winners will receive complimentary registration to their region conference.

Wildcat Wednesday: Ruth Coleman, 1st Black Woman to Graduate from UK Engineering

On this “Wildcat Wednesday,” UK honors Ruth Coleman — the first Black woman to graduate from the College of Engineering in 1977, not long after the end of the Civil Rights Movement.

Valentine’s Stories of the College of Engineering

The classrooms of the College of Engineering are filled with study groups, science experiments, club meetings, and sometimes, love stories. Things can really heat up when learning about thermodynamics! To celebrate the power of love multiplied by the rigors of engineering, we asked three couples to share their stories of love and engineering.

UK Senior Anna Compas Awarded Prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship

The nationally acclaimed program awards exceptional undergraduate women — and other gender minorities — with aviation and space internships, as well as provides senior mentorship and professional networking opportunities.

Alexa Eggert, MAJ, United States joins US Space Force

Alexa Eggert (B.S. in Computer Engineering, 2011) is bringing a passion for serving her country and a problem-solving mindset to the US military’s newest frontier.

E-Day Live! Engineering and Fun for All Ages

From building bridges to discovering medication to writing software — Engineers Day, or E-Day, is the UK College of Engineering's celebration of everything that engineering and computer science have to offer.

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.