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Kelly Pennell

How Kelly Pennell is engineering a safer world

Kelly Pennell, Ph.D., professor and Earl Parker Robinson Chair in the Department of Civil Engineering and director of the UK Superfund Research Center, discusses her research on pollution and its impacts on the environment and public health.

Unprecedented flooding devastated parts of Eastern Kentucky in July 2022, including Hindman in Knott County. UK researchers want to be better prepared for flooding. Hilary Brown | UK Photo

UK leads study focusing on flash flooding in Appalachia, preparation, prevention

A group of UK researchers are partners on the four-year project, “The Flooding in Appalachian Streams and Headwaters Initiative: Mitigating impacts of climate change and flash flooding in Appalachia," which aims to better understand and be better prepared for future flooding events. 

Ariel Robinson presenting at Kentucky Water Resources Annual Symposium

Ph.D. candidate gives outstanding performance at annual symposium

Ariel Robinson, Ph.D. candidate in the University of Kentucky Department of Civil Engineering, was honored with the award for most outstanding platform presenter at the Kentucky Water Resources Institute Annual Symposium. 

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Ariel Robinson

My name is Ariel Robinson and I'm a PhD student here in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering.


Civil Engineering

Student

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Patty Dunaway, P.E.

Patty is currently the Vice President/Office Executive for the Louisville Office of Michael Baker International.


Civil Engineering

Alumni

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Logan Clark, P.E.

Logan is currently a professional engineer for Michael Baker International.


Civil Engineering

Alumni