Dr. Mindy Yeager-Armstead, along with colleagues from the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, recently hosted a 3-day workshop to kick off the 2025–26 cohorts of two National Science Foundation–funded STEM programs: IMHubs and FLASH.
These concurrent 10-month programs give undergraduates hands-on research experience, mentoring from faculty, opportunities to network, and even chances to inspire the next generation of scientists through high school outreach.
The launch workshop brought together 14 students for lab and field visits, team-building activities, and plenty of fun. Over the coming academic year, they’ll dive into research and professional development, wrapping up with spring presentations to showcase their work.