University Research Professors Lecture Series

The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting a series of lectures by the 2023 University Research Professors. More information and updated schedule will be published soon. Click here to learn more about the University Research Professorship program. 

2022-2023 University Research Professors Lecture Series

• May 9, 2023
  • Susan Chambers Cantrell (Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education)
    "Spotlight on K-8 teachers' expertise: Operationalizing asset-based pedagogies"
  • Judith L. Page (Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Sciences)
    "Finding my voice: Communication programming for students with significant disabilities"
  • Video

• April 11, 2023
  • David W. Fardo (Biostatistics, College of Public Health)
    "Statistical genetics at the University of Kentucky"
  • Bobi Ivanov (Integrated Strategic Communication, College of Communication and Information)
    "Message design and application in strategic communication"
  • Video

• March 14, 2023
  • Carrie Oser (Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences)
    "Examining substance use disorders from a social ecological framework"
  • Peter Nelson (Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, College of Medicine)
    "The outsized impact of UK neuropathology on the dementia research world"
  • Video
• February 14, 2023
  • Daniela C. Moga (Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy)
    "Appropriate or inappropriate? A journey to improve medication use"
  • Lindsey Fay (Interiors, College of Design)
    "Healthcare design: The role of the built environment in promoting spaces for enhanced teamwork, efficiency, and communication"
  • Video
• January 10, 2023
  • Nancy Schoenberg (Behavioral Science, College of Medicine)
    "Community-engaged, culturally relevant research to advance health equity"
  • Kristine W. Hankins (Finance and Quantitative Methods, Gatton College of Business and Economics)
    "Does trade policy affect consumer credit?"
  • Video
• December 13, 2022
  • University Research Professors Panel Discussion
  • Video
• November 8, 2022
  • Merlin Lindemann (Animal and Food Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment)
    "Some perspectives on the interplay of individual characteristics and organizational structures that contribute to research productivity"
  • Theodore Schatzki (Geography, College of Arts and Sciences)
    "Social practices and digitality"
  • Video
• October 11, 2022
  • Alexandre Martin (Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering)
    "Bourbon and spacecraft"
  • Yuha Jung (Arts Administration, College of Fine Arts)
    "Finding structural blindspots in arts and cultural management"
  • Video