3 UK design undergrads to present at national research conference

Forty-eight University of Kentucky students, including three from the College of Design, will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

NCUR is one of the largest events in the United States for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals.

Students from various fields will present their research, showcase their work and engage with scholars. The conference features oral presentations, poster sessions and discussions, providing opportunities for academic and professional growth while highlighting undergraduate accomplishments.

The UK College of Design students taking part in NCUR this year include: 

• Brayden Nichols, architecture senior; mentors: Rebecca McGrail, Martin-Gatton CAFE, and Lindsey Fay, College of Design; “Exploring soil remediation and its significance for site development” 
• Gabriel Portugal, product design senior; mentor: Mitzi Vernon, College of Design; “Designing Transfers: Supporting the Transfer Learning Process for New Wheelchair Users” 
• Jackie Skeeters, interiors junior; mentor: Jennifer Meakins, College of Design; “Reuse Room: Making Design Education More Sustainable and Equitable” 

With one student from each of the College's undergraduate majors, the College will be well represented at NCUR. Learn more about the history of NCUR online.

For the purposes of this College website, this story has been modified to feature only the students in the UK College of Design. The full list of UK students originally ran in UKNow here.