On April 28, the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering hosted its first ever Capstone Design Showcase in the Gatton Student Center. The event showcased 56 Capstone projects from over 200 students from seven engineering disciplines. Featured disciplines were biomedical engineering, biosystems and agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology and materials engineering.
Three Capstone Design teams from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering traveled to Virginia Beach, Virginia to present their electric driven remote-controlled boats during the annual American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) Boat competition from April 15-18.
Zach Agioutantis, department chair and professor for the department of Mining Engineering, was named University Research Professors for the 2025-26 academic year.
Made possible by a $14 million infrastructure grant from the National Science Foundation, EduceLab is the university’s bold vision for next-generation heritage science. The lab was unveiled during a “soft opening” last week — launching a new era of discovery, education and innovation at the intersection of the humanities, engineering and data science.
Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building. All members and extended bios are listed here.
B.S. in computer engineering, 1996 Brian Stewart has cultivated a distinguished 26-year career in global payroll and human resources (HR) solutions. Stewart earned his Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1996. Following graduation, he founded a business in Lexington, utilizing a database he developed to facilitate the electronic transfer of insurance claims from medical offices to insurance companies.
B.S. in electrical engineering, 1994 M.S. in electrical engineering, 1996 Carey G. Buxton boasts an exceptional career in national service, pioneering advancements in antenna systems and electromagnetic technologies.
B.S. in mechanical engineering, 1984 For over four decades, Mark Rhodes has had a distinguished career in the aerospace and defense industry, making significant contributions to engineering, technology and leadership in advanced aviation programs.
B.S. in chemical engineering, 1981 Mary Shelman is a globally recognized thought leader, author and speaker in agribusiness, AgTech and food system trends. A first-generation college student, Shelman earned her Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1981, after completing her first two years of college at Elizabethtown Community College. In 1987, she went on to graduate from Harvard Business School with an MBA.
B.S. in civil engineering, 1978 For over four decades, Mike Hancock has been a dedicated leader and public servant in infrastructure development for the Commonwealth. A native of Princeton, Kentucky, Hancock earned an associate degree from Hopkinsville Community College before pursuing his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1978 as a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Engineering Scholarship recipient.
