On November 10, the University of Kentucky College of Engineering and the Girl Scouts hosted the eighth annual Girls in Engineering, Math & Science (GEMS) event. The collaborative effort was once again a huge success, attracting 250 grade school and middle school girls from central and eastern Kentucky. “I am grateful to our faculty volunteers [...]
In May, the Center for Applied Energy Research opened a new laboratory near its Iron Works Pike location in Lexington. The new facility provides 43,000 square feet of research space and features state of the art laboratories for three different research groups. Designed to operate 54% more efficiently than a standard laboratory building, the building [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2011) — A breakthrough in research at the University of Kentucky could lead to significant improvements in carbon capture technology. State officials joined UK representatives Oct. 21 to announce funding to scale up the technology’s research, which uses algae to capture carbon dioxide from coal-burning power plants and convert it to [...]
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN—The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named Dennis K. Karman recipient of the 2011 Award for the Advancement of Surface Irrigation. The award, which honors individuals who successfully demonstrate and publicize the effective use of surface irrigation, was presented at the 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting, held recently in [...]
Dean Thomas W. Lester announced on Friday, May 20, 2011 that Dr. Sue Nokes, Ph.D., P.E. has been appointed as chair of the biosystems and agriculture engineering department. “Dr. Nokes has compiled an excellent record as a teacher and scholar,” said Dean Lester in his announcement, “and has served as director of undergraduate studies. She [...]
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has several research projects under way related to biofuels and reducing the United States’ dependence on imported oil.
The University of Kentucky has received a $6.9 million federal grant to help reduce America’s reliance on imported oil, one of eight awards in the country. Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/05/06/1731563/uk-gets-69-million-federal-grant.html#ixzz1LaBHxg7y
ALBUQUERQUE – Presidential Member Donald G. Colliver, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, has received the Andrew T. Boggs Service Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) at its Annual Conference held here June 26-30. The award, named after Andrew T. Boggs, ASHRAE executive vice president emeritus, recognizes past recipients of the [...]
The University of Kentucky ¼ Scale Tractor Team brought home the Second Place Overall and Second Place Pull Performance trophies in the 13th Annual ASABE International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, held June 3-6, in Peoria, Illinois. UK’s entry featured extensive use of aluminum to meet weight restrictions while permitting the students to utilize a [...]
Congratulations to Courtney Fisk, (Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering) who was selected as a National Engineering Week – New Face of Engineering 2010.
Last updated: January 16, 2013