Environmental Health
  • Article
  • Apr 6 2023

The 2023 John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment and Health Symposium will be held on the University of Kentucky campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20, 2023, at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law Grand Courtroom.

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  • Feb 24 2023

In light of this recent chemical spill, Haynes answered some frequently asked questions regarding the potential health impact of this disaster.

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  • Dec 15 2022

At this week's commencement ceremonies, Elizabeth Avery will receive a Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Kentucky, based on her Fulbright research in Ukraine.

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  • Dec 6 2022

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are the focus of a targeted investigation by UK Superfund Research Center scientists who are working collaboratively with community partners to protect Kentuckians.

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  • Oct 27 2022

For her innovative approach to studying low-cost water treatment, Tiffany Messer, Ph.D., an assistant professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering, is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

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  • Oct 5 2022

An interdisciplinary team of geoscientists and sociologists from UK, the University of Alabama and Auburn University collaborated to learn more about the possible cause behind the high cancer prevalence rates found in a small Alabama town.

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  • Sep 20 2022

Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit an abstract and poster in the sustainability research poster competition held in conjunction with the UK Sustainability Showcase on Oct. 18.

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  • Aug 29 2022

The UK study seeks to understand how aquatic biodiversity is impacted by climate change. The project was selected for funding by the NSF's "Biodiversity on a Changing Planet" program, marking a major milestone for climate research at UK.

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  • Aug 4 2022

A University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension specialist offers advice to help with the overwhelming process of cleaning and recovery after the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

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  • Jul 18 2022

John Groppo, professor of mining engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help his students discover their passions.