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See What's New in Science

A&S is proud to launch What’s New in Science, a new series designed for science teachers interested in learning more about the most recent discoveries, events, and advances in science today.  The series is held in a casual round table format, with professors from different scientific disciplines and science teachers from Kentucky schools talking among themselves, asking questions, and getting answers about new and emerging knowledge. Each session focuses on a new topic in one of the sciences – there will be four different sessions this spring.

The series kicks off on February 2 with physics and astronomy and a discussion about the Big Bang event, dark energy, and dark matter. Panelists for the first talk include Randal Voss (Department of Biology), Ganpathy Murthy (Department of Physics & Astronomy), Karen Young, (Dunbar High School), John Anthony (Department of Chemistry), Susan Barron (Department of Psychology), and Gene Toth (Lafayette High School). Video of the sessions will also be recorded and uploaded to the A&S website, allowing science teachers across the state to view the discussions and incorporate them into their classes.

A Positive View of LGBTQ - Book Signing

 

Ellen Riggle and Sharon Rostosky, professors at the University of Kentucky, have recently published a book that focuses on the positive themes in LGBTQ lives. The book, A Positive View of LGBTQ: Embracing Identity and Cultivating Well-Being, includes stories that people shared when asked the simple but novel question, “What is positive about having a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer identity?” The answers focus on themes such as personal authenticity and insights, having stronger relationships with family and friends, flexibility in gender expression and roles, increased compassion for others, fighting for social justice, and a sense of community belonging.  The book includes exercises to inspire readers to cultivate their own positive narratives and strengths.

The book signing will be held on Wednesday, February 22 from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Morris Book Shop, located at 882 East High Street, Lexington.

Refreshments provided by the Department of Gender and Women's Studies

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Morris Book Shop - 882 E. High Street, Lexington, KY

Allan Butterfield: UK Alumni Association Endowed Professor of Biological Chemistry - UK at the Half with Carl Nathe

Allan Butterfield, professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center of Membrane Sciences, has been named a UK Alumni Association Endowed Professor. Butterfield's research tackles issues surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and related research areas in biological chemistry. Carl Nathe, host of UK at the Half, interviewed him for the radio program, which airs during each UK football game.

Community Day of Writing at the Lexington Farmers Market

WHAT: Community Day of Writing at the Lexington Farmers Market
WHERE: Victorian Square
WHEN: Saturday, Feburary 11, 8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Students in the UK College of Arts & Sciences will be recording oral histories and scanning photos, posters, and any other memorabilia from Lexington Farmers Market supporters. Drop by the atrium at Victorian Square between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to share your memories or your memoriabilia with student oral historians. Help preserve the community's memories of the Lexington Farmers Market. For more information contact Professor Jenny Rice at jenny.rice@uky.edu

Download the flyer.

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Atrium at Victorian Square
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