Materials and Manufacturing

UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Materials and Manufacturing, Energy and Infrastructure, National Security

Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

2 engineering undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Materials and Manufacturing, Energy and Infrastructure

Two engineering undergraduate researchers, Jacob Childress, Katelyn Straw, will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.

Paterson wins prestigious Beilby Medal & Prize and Early Investigator Award

Computing, Networks, and AI, Materials and Manufacturing

The annual Beilby Medal & Prize recognizes scientists and engineers for outstanding work of exceptional practical significance in materials, chemical or related engineering fields. The Early Investigator Award from the American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering recognizes early career scientists who have had a significant impact on the field of polymer science and engineering.

2026 Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars announced

Human Health and Safety, Materials and Manufacturing, Energy and Infrastructure, Computing, Networks, and AI

Thanks to the generous support of Stanley and Karen Pigman and Kentucky’s Research Challenge Trust Fund (RCTF), engineering researchers are receiving additional annual funding to enhance the research priorities and programs of the Pigman College of Engineering. Established in 2024, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment supports faculty, research, graduate students, facilities and research infrastructure in the Pigman College of Engineering. This year, the endowment made $235,000 in funds available for distribution.

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Materials and Manufacturing

UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

2 engineering undergraduates to present at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Paterson wins prestigious Beilby Medal & Prize and Early Investigator Award

2026 Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars announced

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering