AEN-168: Taking the Indoors Out: Creating Outdoor Learning Environments

By Carmen Agouridis
Published on Jul. 25, 2022

Outdoor learning environments or classrooms are spaces where students can learn about the natural and human-created world while in an outdoor or natural setting. In these spaces, instructors can use engaging, interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum to lead students through lessons and to encourage exploration.

Where Are They Now? Zeb Vance Chats from New York City

By Karin Pekarchik
Published on Jun. 22, 2022

Zeb Vance likes to say he has studied everything – from algae to amyloids to acute myeloid leukemia. He credits the preparation he received during his undergraduate studies in the UK Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department for his adaptability. He believes that the diversity of the UK Biosystems Engineering degree is a huge selling point in the job market today.

Where Are They Now? An Interview from Poland

Published on Jun. 22, 2022

Somsubhra (Som) Chattopadhyay, a doctoral student in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering from 2014-2017, caught up with us from Poland, where he now works.

Wildcat Pulling Team Earns National Acclaim

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 17, 2022

The University of Kentucky Wildcat Pulling Team returned to the national stage with an overall third-place outing in the 2022 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition held June 2-6 in Peoria, Illinois.

Formula Kentucky Places Third at FSAE Michigan

Published on Jun. 14, 2022

The University of Kentucky’s Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Team placed third in cost and presentation at the international Formula SAE competition on May 18-21, 2022.

Spring 2022 Dean's List Includes 910 Engineering Students

Published on Jun. 13, 2022

The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester. A total of 8,602 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance – 910 were from the College of Engineering.

Biosystems Engineering Spring Dean's List

Published on Jun. 7, 2022

Thirty-seven students representing eight states made the 2022 Spring Dean's List. Across the university, 7,616 students made the list. To make a Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes.

Two Engineering Students Awarded SMART Scholarships

Published on May. 9, 2022

This award provides students with full tuition for up to five years, mentorship, summer internships, a stipend and full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.

UK lawn mower clinic returns

Published on Apr. 24, 2022

The University of Kentucky’s popular lawn mower clinic is March 3-6 at the Agriculture Machine Research Lab on campus.  

Biosystems Engineering Student Leighanne Lyvers Awarded 4-H Emerald Award

Published on Mar. 31, 2022

Leighanne Lyvers was awarded the prestigious 4-H Emerald Award, the highest honor in Kentucky 4-H achievement programs.