Two Pigman College of Engineering students are among the four 4 University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers that will present their work at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5.
Jacob Childress, a chemical engineering senior and honors student, will present “Investigating the Use of a Lignin-Derived Deep Eutectic Solvent for Nonsolvent-Induced Polymeric Membrane Fabrication.” Childress is mentored by Isabel Escobar, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and director of the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence.
Katelyn Straw, a chemical engineering junior, will present "Upcycling distillers spent grains into biodegradable nursery pots.” Straw is mentored by Gosia Chwatko, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Hosted collaboratively with UK, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University, Posters-at-the-Capitol highlights undergraduate students involved in research through polished poster displays at the state legislature. Thirty-six students across the state will showcase the results of their research at this year’s event.
Posters-at-the-Capitol provides an opportunity for Kentucky lawmakers to engage with and observe the impact of undergraduate research on student learning and academic development. Students learn more about the political process and how to advocate undergraduate research at local and state levels.
View all 2026 Posters-at-the-Capitol projects online.
