Research & Creative Activity

Karen Bottge, associate professor of music theory, presented her research on visual artist Victor Hammer's affiliation with music theorist Heinrich Schenker a workshop on Schenkerian theory at the Mozarteum Conservatory, Salzburg, April 26-27. She was the only American professor to present at this by-invitation workshop and symposium.  

Michael Baker, associate professor of music theory, will present his research on Clara Schumann's Lieder at the sixth North American Conference on Nineteenth-Century Music in July, and later at the annual meeting of the Society of Music Theory in November. He will also present his research on interdisciplinary approaches to teaching music fundamentals at the College Music Society national meeting in October. 

Jennifer Campbell, assistant professor of music theory, will present her essay, "Traversing a Man's World: Missy Mazzoli, Isabella Eberhardt, and Feminist Voice in Song from the Uproar" at the third Transnational Opera Studies Conference in June in Paris. Dr. Campbell's presentation will be held at the Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art in Paris.  

Emily Hedges (Art History major at SAVS) presented her poster “Yet Another Fight for Remembrance: Titus Kaphar’s Representation of Race in the Past and Present” at UK's 2019 Undergraduate Showcase on April 24, and the paper related to this research at 10th Annual Jonathan Riess Undergraduate Art History in Cincinnati on April 13. This research also garnered Hedges the  UK Libraries Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship for best paper of 2018-19. The online announcement of this award came to the attention of Kaphar (recent recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant). Kaphar congratulated Hedges on the award, asked to read her paper, and sent her a new book about his work as a thank you present.

 Aaron Reynolds (Art History major at SAVS) presented his poster “The Suburban Gothic: Gender Expression in the Work of Ralph Eugene Meatyard" at UK's 2019 Undergraduate Showcase on April 24, as well as 24th Annual Graduate Student Symposium in Art History at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL on March 1, 2019. In Alabama, Reynolds won the award for the best undergraduate poster. Reynolds will also be presenting his research on Meatyard at the 2nd World Congress on Undergraduate Research, University of Oldenburg, Germany in May 2019. His paper  “Psychology of Image: ‘Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Stages for Being’ at the University of Kentucky Art Museum,” was published in “Under Main” on November 17, 2018.  Reynolds will be joining the UK's new Curatorial Studies program this fall.

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The purpose of the University Research Professorship program is to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of disciplines at UK. The award amount is $10,000 for one year, to be used to further the research, scholarship and creative endeavors of the awardee. 

“It is truly gratifying to recognize these distinguished experts who have made significant contributions in so many different fields of research at the University of Kentucky,” said Lisa Cassis, UK’s vice president for research. “The University Research Professorship Awards honor 16 members of our faculty who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and creative work that addresses scientific, social, cultural and economic challenges in our region and around the world.”

The University Research Professors Program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research, scholarship and creative endeavors within each college that nominates a faculty member. College leadership developed criteria for excellence in research and scholarly activity within their area of expertise and then nominated faculty who excelled at these criteria.

The 2019-20 University Research Professors are:

Jason Unrine, Plant and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and     Environment;

Mark Peffley, Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences;

Susan Gardner, Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences;

Craig Miller, Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry;

Anne Filson, Architecture, College of Design;

Beth Rous, Educational Leadership, College of Education;

J. Zach Hilt, Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering;

Hunter Stamps, Art and Visual Studies, College of Fine Arts;

James Ziliak, Economics, Gatton College of Business and Economics;                     

Phillip Gribble, Rehabilitation Science, College of Health Sciences;

Philip Kern, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine;

Donna Wilcock, Physiology, College of Medicine;               

Misook Chung, College of Nursing;

Patricia Rippetoe Freeman, Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy;

Professor Colbert also presented his presentation “Safety Protocol, and Policies within the University” as well represented the University of Kentucky in “The Grind”, a recruitment event for students looking for graduate programs. In addition to the students in attendance, there were 15 UK alumni involved with the conference including Conference Co-Chair Andrew Marsh, Solo Exhibitionist for the Charles Hook Award Gerry Masse, and many others who taught workshops, presented, volunteered, panelists, and tours.