From Manhattan to Kentucky’s country cafés and then research labs filled with code, crops, and climate models, Karin Pekarchik’s career has always been about bridging gaps and making connections. Her latest mission? Helping CLIMBS cultivate a resilient academic ecosystem—one rooted in research and relationships. Throughout her career, Pekarchik has gravitated toward spaces where community …
Adapted from UK NOW Story by Tom Musgrave and Lindsay Travis The RII-FEC program (formerly known as “EPSCoR Track-2 program”) builds inter-jurisdictional collaborative teams of EPSCoR investigators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus areas consistent with the current National Science Foundation Strategic Plan. Several members of our CLIMBS Track-1 project are involved in just …
EPSCoR FEC Award to Study Flooding Prevention in East KY Read More »
Heartwheels! STEM Mobile Outreach, founded by University of Louisville faculty members Dr. Gretel Monreal and Dr. Steven C. Koenig, aims to inspire young minds and families to explore the field of cardiovascular sciences and ignite their interest in STEM careers. This initiative offers a hands-on approach through interactive activities such as heart dissection, mock flow …
NSB members recently met with Kentucky’s leaders and researchers to learn about exciting innovations and talent development efforts in the state. This visit helps inform the Board’s growing focus on the national STEM talent crisis. Thanks to several members of KY NSF EPSCoR faculty leadership for giving the National Science Board (NSB) a taste of Kentucky innovation! Tours of James …
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According to a 2020 report by Global Trade Magazine, Bowling Green, Kentucky was ranked number two out of twenty American cities for manufacturing. It is critical that our STEM teachers are well-prepared to educate students and encourage our youth to consider careers in STEM disciplines. The STEM Teacher Industry Partnership (STEM-TIP) was funded by the …
Chad Risko of the University of Kentucky, alongside colleagues Sara Zeigler and Rusty Carpenter at Eastern Kentucky University, will teach a virtual Leadership Workshop for early-career faculty. The workshop will take place via Zoom on August 17th, from 1-4pm. Registration will open on June 19th and close on August 4th. You can learn more about …
KY NSF EPSCoR is proud to partner with KY FIRST® Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics) to help fund and support instructional curriculum for their First Tech Challenge (FTC) program, for grades 7-12. KY FIRST Robotics, led by Executive Director Kelli Gowan, and Assistant Director Heather Smith, is a “progression of …
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Below are student projects created by Danville High School students this year in their Intro to 3D printing class, led by engineering teacher Caleb Wetmore. Says Caleb, “The class was composed of 17 students in 9-12 grade… We primarily used Onshape for CAD, but a few students used Inventor or Fusion. The class closely followed DPT 100 …
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LEXINGTON, Ky., April 29, 2023 – The Kentucky affiliate of the National Center for Women & IT (NCWIT) , in partnership with KY NSF EPSCoR and the University of Kentucky, recognized the 2023 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) recipients at an Awards Bruncheon, honoring 11 high school students from 6 schools across Kentucky. Each year, U.S. high …
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Murray State University (MSU) professors Dr. Aleck Leedy and Dr. Kevin Miller recently received funding from KY NSF EPSCoR for the establishment of a Fuel Cell Laboratory on the MSU campus. The laboratory will support research and training of undergraduate engineering physics and chemistry students. Research studies will focus on the performance and durability of …
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