Students in Western Kentucky are taking advantage of a phenomenal educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with West Kentucky Community and Technical College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering programs, initiated in 1997, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. They not only add to the range of opportunities for students but also meet the regional need for professional engineers in this highly industrialized part of the Commonwealth.
See Shelby Browning's Research into Organic Pesticide Production in Underdeveloped Regions
A junior chemical engineering student, Shelby Browning spent the past summer living in Nanyuki, Kenya gathering data for her project.
Chemical Engineering Students Attend Annual AIChE Student Conference
The UK students represented the AIChE student chapters for the chemical engineering programs in Lexington and at the College of Engineering Extended Campus in Paducah.
UK Paducah Engineering Program Celebrates 20 Years
In 1992, Steve Polston worked as the plant manager of the Lockheed Martin Uranium Enrichment Plant in Paducah. Each year, about 20 percent of his engineering staff would move for the sake of career advancement. He decided to do something about it.
