Undergraduate Research Education Program
Investigate. Explore. Examine.
The Undergraduate Research Education Program has been fostering the future careers of scientists, physicians, and educators since 1982. This eminently successful program has successfully trained 229 students from 38 colleges and universities. Student participants are provided "hands-on" research experience in ongoing biomedical research that serves a worthy purpose.
192 graduates of the program (84%) have pursued careers in science, medicine, and education. The program has positively impacted the availability of physicians in the medically underserved counties surrounding Wood Hudson in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
163 student participants (71%) have continued their education in post-graduate programs. Students gain valuable research experience working with highly trained, professional scientists. Participation in journal clubs develops critical thinking skills. Students attend scientific lectures presented by professional scientists and are required to prepare their own presentations based on their own research data. Select students present research data at regional and national meetings of scientists.
121 former students (53%) have earned Doctoral Degrees after successful completion of the program. This program enhances opportunities for women in science and medicine. For example, only 25% of Doctoral Degrees in Kentucky are earned by women, but in contrast, 51% of Doctoral Degrees earned by Undergraduate Research Education participants are earned by women.
Investigate. Explore. Examine.
The Undergraduate Research Education Program has been fostering the future careers of scientists, physicians, and educators since 1982. This eminently successful program has successfully trained 229 students from 38 colleges and universities. Student participants are provided "hands-on" research experience in ongoing biomedical research that serves a worthy purpose.
192 graduates of the program (84%) have pursued careers in science, medicine, and education. The program has positively impacted the availability of physicians in the medically underserved counties surrounding Wood Hudson in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.
163 student participants (71%) have continued their education in post-graduate programs. Students gain valuable research experience working with highly trained, professional scientists. Participation in journal clubs develops critical thinking skills. Students attend scientific lectures presented by professional scientists and are required to prepare their own presentations based on their own research data. Select students present research data at regional and national meetings of scientists.
121 former students (53%) have earned Doctoral Degrees after successful completion of the program. This program enhances opportunities for women in science and medicine. For example, only 25% of Doctoral Degrees in Kentucky are earned by women, but in contrast, 51% of Doctoral Degrees earned by Undergraduate Research Education participants are earned by women.
WHCRL 1981-2011
Website Design by Jared Queen
931 Isabella St. Newport, KY 41071
Phone (859) 581-7249 ~ Fax (859) 581-2392
Phone (859) 581-7249 ~ Fax (859) 581-2392
Working towards the conquest of cancer through research since 1981.
(Photo on left) University of Kentucky student John Wehry analyzes a microscopic slide
while Xavier University student Mary Wiechart observes.
Xavier University students Kevin Murray and Mary Wiechart will prepare their senior honors thesis based on Wood Hudson research and mentoring. Kevin won 1st place in Biochemistry and Physiology at the 2010 Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting held at Western Kentucky University.
Undergraduate Research Education Program students will apply to present research data at the 2011 Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting held at Murray State University.
Xavier University students Kevin Murray and Mary Wiechart will prepare their senior honors thesis based on Wood Hudson research and mentoring. Kevin won 1st place in Biochemistry and Physiology at the 2010 Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting held at Western Kentucky University.
Undergraduate Research Education Program students will apply to present research data at the 2011 Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting held at Murray State University.
Students Receive College Credit & Present Research Data