Undergraduate Research Experience in Environmental Health Sciences (SURES) Program 

A multidisciplinary research-training program for undergraduates after their sophomore year. 
This program is specifically for students who are interested in careers in environmental health sciences 
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By participating in this program students will::

1) Gain experience the following research areas

• Environmental exposures
  • Water disinfection byproducts, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, aromatic pollutants, indoor pests, nanomaterials and radon
• Environmentally induced disease outcomes
  • Cancer, neuroscience and metabolic diseases
• Endocrine disruptors, reproduction, maternal exposures and development
• Environmental health field research, community-engagement, environmental health communication and policy
• Environmental chemistry/engineering and remediation
  • Atmospheric pollution, water treatment and reuse, environmental sorbants, environmental fate and transport

2) Engage in career-building activities

• Build relationships with peer, near-peer and faculty mentors
• Participate in group research and learning activities
• Network with local scientists and professionals in environmental health sciences
• Attend workshops on careers and professional development skills
• Present original research

Application Deadline: March 7th, 2025

Program Dates: May 26th - August 1st
The summer stipend totals $5,000 for the 10-week period. On campus housing is provided.
(10 positions available)

Criteria for selection: academic standing, minimum GPA of 3.0 required, commitment to research, and interest in environmental health sciences careers.  Prior research experience which includes course-based laboratories is preferred.

Please contact Julien Thibault if you have any issue submitting your application.

Sponsored by: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Contact Information:
Dr. Hollie Swanson
hollie.swanson@uky.edu
or 859-323-1463