Political Science, Peace Studies Majors Present Work at National Conference
By Madison Dyment
Senior University of Kentucky students Bushra Bani-Salman, Candela Arias Perez and Olivia Bloss were selected to present their independent research at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C.
The students are Political Science majors receiving Peace Studies certificates in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Chemistry Professor's Research Leads to Patent Designed to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 21, 2020) — Transportation is the world's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Automakers are challenged to meet higher standards designed to reduce vehic,le pollution. This pollution contributes to climate change and can be detrimental to human health.
The Science Behind COVID-19
Vincent Cassone, Chair and Gill Eminent Professor in the Department of Biology, in conversation with A&S Dean Mark Kornbluh, will discuss the scientific aspects of the coronavirus including how it spreads, treatments, vaccines, the politics of public health and more.
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Holler Back! Episode 7: Music, Mandolins, + More with Kris Preston!
Stacie and Michael interview Pharmacist, assistant professor, musician, and all-around talented Appalachian Woman Kris Preston on her journey as a bluegrass musician and how she incorporates her talents into teaching. Kris also talks about the culture of the local music scene in Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia and how it has evolved throughout time.
Holler Back! Episode 6: Downtown Revitalization in Appalachia: CEDIK’s Shane Barton
Michael and Stacie interview Mr. Shane Barton, the Downtown Revitalization Coordinator for the Community & Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, and the wonderful work he is doing in and around Appalachia. Living in Berea, Shane talks with us about some of his past projects/presentations and gives tips for anyone aspiring to be a downtown coordinator!
Holler Back! Episode 5: Activism, Arts, and all things Appalachian: Larah Helayne
Michael and Stacie interview Montgomery County High School senior Larah Helayne. They talk to her about her upcoming music projects, but most importantly her activism for LGBTQ Youth as well as Appalachia in general.
Holler Back! Episode 4: Education in Appalachia: Teach for America Edition
Michael and Stacie discuss with Luke and Stephanie about their thoughts on education in Appalachia both before arriving in the mountains vs after. Stephanie is the Executive Director of Teach for America in the Appalachian Region and Luke is a TFA Alum who has stayed in his original placement area for 7 years.
Incoming Assistant Professor Receives 2020 Career Enhancement Fellowship
By Madison Dyment
Aria Halliday, who will be joining the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the African American and Africana Studies program in the fall, has been named a 2020 Career Enhancement Fellow by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The department is part of the College of Arts & Sciences.