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LG&E's natural gas combined cycle facility, CR7, has been in operation since 2015 and is one of just two NGCCs in the country awarded DOE research funding.

LG&E and KU, EPRI, UK Engineering begin industry-leading research

Groundbreaking energy research that could lead to the first-of-its-kind deployment of carbon capture technology at a natural gas combined-cycle power plant is underway in Kentucky.

In Memory of Dr. Hans Gesund

On March 17, the University and the College of Engineering’s longest-serving faculty member, Hans Gesund, passed away at age 94.

Jesse Hoagg Named Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jesse Hoagg, the Donald and Gertrude Lester Professor, has been named Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, effective July 1. He will serve as Acting Chair starting April 1.

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Alex Castle

Alex Castle (BSCHE 2010) was the first female head distiller in Tennessee, overseeing all facets of production at Old Dominick Distillery in Memphis.


Alumni & Philanthropy Chemical Engineering

Alumni

Becca & Cassie Roberts

Becca & Cassie Roberts

Sisters Becca and Cassie Roberts—both with degrees from other institutions—have been elated to receive ample scholarship aid from UK.


Chemical Engineering Computer Science

Student

Savannah Lewis

Savannah Lewis

Electrical engineering senior Savannah Lewis is changing the face of engineering in the pursuit of her dream to become an astronaut.


Electrical and Computer Engineering

Student