physics & astronomy
STEMCats End Spring Semester Strong with Research
In the fall of 2014, a group of 235 incoming students became the first class of STEMCats at the University of Kentucky. This week, they are not only wrapping up their first year at UK
UK Students Win Kentucky Academy of Science Research Competitions
Undergraduate Assistants Help Freshmen Transition to Life as STEMCats
On The Road Again
UK Awarded $1.9 Million to Improve Retention of STEM Majors
Howard Hughes Medical Institute funds five-year project to promote student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in collaboration with BCTC
Skype with an Astronaut at A&S Sneak Peek
Catch a sneak peek of the amazing opportunities with the College of Arts & Sciences!
Dr. Ravat's Exploring the Solar System class had the privilege of doing a Skype interview with NASA Astronaut Dr. Drew Feustel. The Mission Specialist veteran detailed his drive to become an astronaut, his experiences in Space, and how NASA research connects to life on Earth.
Watch the full video here! vimeo.com/63330398
Skype with Astronaut Andrew Feustel
Dr. Ravat's AST/EES 310 class had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Andrew Feustel, NASA Astronaut and Mission Specialist for STS-125 and STS-134, on April 2nd, 2013. During this fascinating hour-long conversation, Dr. Feustel described what it is like to go into space, the importance of the scientific advances enabled by NASA, and recounted his experiences on the International Space Station and on the last human service mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.