News Archive: Biosystems Ag Engineering
The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
UK researcher wins award for outstanding review paper in advancing food science
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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is earning high praise for a 2021 review paper.
UK Wildcat Pulling Team finishes eighth at international student design competition
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Grace Sowards
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Team members are University of Kentucky students in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering.
University of Kentucky launches program to address water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in Appalachia
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Jordan Strickler
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The project is designed to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented groups in STEM in vital Appalachian water research.
UK launches new "Weather Alert" smartphone app
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Jordan Strickler
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While designed with farmers in mind, the free app will assist all Kentuckians with real-time weather updates.
Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky faculty researchers Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer are conferred as the first Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs—an award for continuing transformational research, extension efforts and programming that addresses agricultural and societal challenges.
University of Kentucky researchers lead a national team, transforming solid waste into aviation fuel
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Jordan Strickler
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Awarded $2.12 million from the DOE, a UK researcher is leading a multi-institutional team to create sustainable jet fuel while reducing landfill waste.
Making horse racing safer in Kentucky and beyond: How new tools could revolutionize the game
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Jordan Strickler
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More accessible racing surface tools can make Thoroughbred racing safer for both horses and jockeys.
Integrated Pest Management Training School set for March 18 in Bowling Green
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky specialists will share the latest integrated pest management research with extension agents, farmers, consultants, local community, pesticide applicators and the local community.
At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers
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Aimee Nielson
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Most of Kentucky is officially "abnormally dry." U.S. Drought Monitor