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UK Pigman Engineering researcher awarded NSF grant to harness AI aimed at detecting calf illness

Simone Silvestri, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Computer Science in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is part of a research team that has been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to answer that very question.

Registration is open for E-Day 2026

The Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering will host E-Day on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors will set up interactive displays, demonstrations and exhibits, geared toward a K-12 audience.

Bailey, Hoagg, Poovathingal and Renfro named UK 2026 AIAA Associate Fellows

UK is the institution with the largest number of faculty receiving this American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics distinction this year.

NSF CAREER Award fuels UK researcher’s breakthroughs in robotics

Biyun Xie, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has received a prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to advance research in human-robot shared control for robotic telemanipulation.

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Ashland, KY: Evening with Engineering Reception October 29, 2025

During the Evening with Engineering Reception in Ashland, you’ll meet UK Engineering Director of Recruitment Tony Jackson as well as local engineering alumni to learn more about the Pigman College of Engineering. You'll have your questions answered about the engineering program, admission requirements, co-ops, scholarship opportunities and more.