Recap of the College of Engineering Awards Banquet Sponsored by Tau Beta Pi

Published on Apr. 15, 2019

The annual College of Engineering Awards Banquet sponsored by Tau Beta Pi took place April 9, 2019 at the Bill Gatton Student Center. Lee Todd (BSEE 1968), who served as the University of Kentucky’s president from 2001-2011, gave the keynote address. The awards, arranged by department, are below.  

'KYH2O' Podcast Provides an Entertaining Way to Learn About Water Resources

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 26, 2019

"KYH2O," a new podcast series produced by the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, uses multiple lenses to examine the importance of water.

Drs. Nokes and Balk Accept Associate Dean Positions

Published on Oct. 10, 2018

Sue Nokes will become the college’s first associate dean for faculty affairs and facilities and John Balk will become the next associate dean for research and graduate studies.

UK Researchers Receive $500,000 Grant for Next-Generation Batteries

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 20, 2018

A new study by University of Kentucky researchers is examining whether peach pits and walnut shells can be used to create cheaper, longer lasting lithium ion batteries.

Engineering Faculty Explore UK’s Strengths in the Area of Autonomous Systems

Published on Aug. 9, 2018

Twenty University of Kentucky College of Engineering faculty members representing five departments, as well as staff from the Kentucky Transportation Center, participated in a research retreat focused on autonomous systems.

Drone Research Project Reaches New Heights

By Lindsey Piercy
Published on Aug. 3, 2018

Eighteen students, staff and faculty from UK, along with representatives from three other universities, recently traveled to Alamosa, Colorado, where they participated in ISARRA Flight Week.

UK Wildcat Pulling Team Places Third at International Competition

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 14, 2018

A tractor built by University of Kentucky students recently placed third at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition.

Recap of the College of Engineering Awards Banquet Sponsored by Tau Beta Pi

Published on Apr. 28, 2018

The annual College of Engineering Awards Banquet sponsored by Tau Beta Pi took place April 17, 2018 at the Hilary J. Boone Center. Representative Sannie Overly, a 1989 civil engineering graduate from the University of Kentucky, gave the keynote address. The awards, arranged by department, are below.

Engineering Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program Q&A with Bruce Walcott

Published on Apr. 13, 2018

When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” who comes to mind? Perhaps Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or Jeff Bezos—billionaire geniuses whose ideas never miss?

Induction into the Profession Ceremony Set for May 5

Published on Mar. 13, 2018

Graduating engineering and computer science seniors and graduate students are