Weekly News and Events | January 13, 2025 | |
Staff News
Staff Performance Evaluations for calendar year 2024 are due by Monday, February 17 to allow second-level approvals and PEs to be finalized to meet the university deadline of March 3.
Nominations for 2024 Outstanding Staff Awards are open at this link. Nominations are due by Friday, February 11. The winners will be announced during the Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony on May 16.
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Fellowship and Funding Opportunities:
Graduate School Fellowships Information
The following fellowship applications will be open from January 2 to March 30:
- Presidential Graduate Fellowship
- Matthews/Singletary/Wethington Fellowships
- James Still Fellowship
- Cralle Foundation/Joan Cralle Day Fellowship
- Northern KY/Greater Cincinnati UK Alumni Fellowship
- McNair Fellowship
Graduate School Fellowships: Discover and apply for current fellowship openings here.
External Funding: Explore and apply for current external funding Opportunities here..
Kuehne Fellowship: The main purpose of the Biology Department's Kuehne Fund is to provide support for the field work of a graduate student in biology.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for awards up to $1,000.
Please contact Dr. Jessica Santollo, Biology DGS, if you have any questions.
Important Dates for spring 2025:
January
- Jan. 13: Classes begin
- Jan. 17: Last day to add a class
- Jan. 20: Academic holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
February
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Las day doctoral candidates for a May 2025 degree can submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School
March
- March 17-22: Academic holiday - Spring Break (no classes)
- March 31-April 22: Priority registration for Summer sessions and Fall 2025
April
- April 1: Degree application deadline
- April 24: Last day candidates for a May 2025 degree can sit for a final examination. All scheduling requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the proposed examination date.
- April 30: Last day of classes
May
- May 1-2: Reading days
- May 2: Last day candidates for a May 2025 degree can submit their thesis/dissertation for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
- May 5-8: Final exams
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May 9: Last day for May 2025 degree candidates to submit final revised thesis/dissertation (ETD) to the Graduate School for students who first submitted May 2nd.
- May 9-10: Commencement for May 2025 graduates
Resources for Students
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Undergraduate Opportunity
Applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) opened on December 9. Please pass along this great opportunity for any students wanting to participate in research this summer. Twenty-five awards will be funded with $5000 per student. Students can follow this link https://www.as.uky.edu/undergraduate-research to acquire more
information on the award and to apply. The application deadline is February 14. Any questions can be sent to Janice Geurin-Leslie Janice.geurin-leslie@uky.edu.
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Professional Development
Center for the Enhancement of Leaning and Teaching (CELT) Events
Graduate Badge: Identifying Your Teaching Personae
- Jan 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Graduate TA (this workshop qualifies for the Graduate Badge on Essentials of Teaching and Learning
- Click here to register
View schedule of upcoming CELT Events here.
Research Events: Lunch and Learn Series
All Lunch and Learn workshops are held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
UK HealthCare Innovation: New Dedicated Resources to Advance Innovation for a Healthier Kentucky
- January 22, 2025
- Presenters: Ian McClure (AVP Research Innovation/VP Healthcare Innovation, UK HealthCare)
View the complete Fall 2024 schedule here.
College of A&S Concur Open Lab Schedule:
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Friday, January 17, POT 245, 10 AM - 11 AM
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Friday, January 24, JSB 361 M, 10 AM - 11 AM
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Scientific Meetings
Upcoming conferences and symposiums:
Cold Spring Harbor - Single Cell & Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis
Dates: June 26 - July 14, 2025
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Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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Arrival: June 26th by 6pm EST
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Departure: July 14th around 12pm EST
Course Details:
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) course is an intensive, full-day program that often includes evening and weekend sessions. Students are expected to attend all sessions and reside on campus for the duration of the course.
Application Link: CSHL Course Application
The Ninth Cold Spring Harbor: Brain Barriers Conference:
April 8-12, 2025 | 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 8th | concluding on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Abstract Deadline: January 24, 2025
For more details and to register, please visit the Brain Barriers meeting website.
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Job Opportunities
Harvard Medical School is hiring a Biomedical Informatics Curriculum Fellow to support the Master of Medical Sciences in Biomedical Informatics (MMSc-BMI) program. The Fellow will help ensure the program offers opportunities for students to develop data science skills in the context of medicine and biological science to improve human health. This position is ideal for early-career scientist-educators focused on curriculum development, teaching, and educational programming.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate-level degree in a Biomedical Informatics-related field (e.g., computational biology, computer science, biostatistics)
- Experience teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level (candidates near completion of doctoral work are encouraged to apply)
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2025 APPLY HERE
Tufts IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards Program)
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Application Deadline: February 1, 2025 (for fall 2024 start)
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Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents with no more than 2 years of postdoctoral experience
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Inquiries: Tufts IRACDA website
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Campus and Lexington Area Events | |
Beyond Biology: Community Awareness | |
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Big Blue Pantry The Food Pantry is an emergency relief program that is designed to meet the short-term food security needs of all current UK students. Email: bigbluepantry@uky.edu
LGBTQ+ Resources
LGBTQ* Resources is the University of Kentucky's central hub for accessing information, groups, and services related to diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Housed in the Office for Student Success, they are a campus-wide office that works to make sure that our community is a welcoming, safe, and supportive place for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Email: LGBTQ@uky.edu
The CaTS team is providing free Professional Headshots for all Arts and Sciences faculty and Staff. Walk-in sessions on the first Wednesday of each month from 11 AM - 1 PM in POT 918 (student work room). You can also book a 15-minute appointment on select Thursday's with Sophie Morgan for as-needed headshots.
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Outreach Opportunities
The BioBonanza Planning Committee is seeking presenters for BioBonanza 2025.
If you're interested in presenting, please complete the form BioBonanza Interest Form.
Wellington Elementary’s Annual STEM Night!
Wellington Elementary’s Annual STEM Night is a fun-filled evening celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. This is a great opportunity to engage with local students, spark their curiosity, and inspire the next generation of innovators!
Event Details:
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Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Wellington Elementary School - 3280 Keithshire Way, Lexington, KY 40503
- RSVP Deadline: Confirm your participation by TODAY, Monday, January 13, 2025
This is an excellent chance to make a positive impact on the community while showcasing your STEM passion. We look forward to working with you to make this year’s event unforgettable!
For questions or more details, feel free to reach out.
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Feedback and Weekly Newsletter Submissions
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If you notice anything that needs editing or if you have information to share in the next newsletter, please email Jacqueline Burke at jacqueline.burke@uky.edu.
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