WKU Research Foundation
Promoting research at WKU and beyond
The WKU Research Foundation exists to support the education and research missions of WKU and promote its scholarly research, technology transfer and economic development. The WKURF.org digital platform is a cross-campus digital research presence that focuses on advancing initiatives as well as research and scholarly outcomes and their impacts.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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RESEARCH CENTER SPOTLIGHT:
The Biotechnology Center
Research Centers
Engineering Manufacturing Commercialization Center (EMCC)
The EMCC’s mission is to synchronize WKU engineering and manufacturing resources with industry need. This is accomplished by responding to the needs of industry and manufacturing, solving engineering problems and assisting in innovation and commercialization.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program
The REU program provides undergraduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience on a topic related to the program theme, which focuses on the utilization or examination of technology as a means of advancing psychological research.
WKU Small Business Accelerator
The mission of the WKU Small Business Accelerator is to institute and continually improve a value proposition designed to serve the unique needs of start-up and early stage companies. We strive to develop programs tailored to entrepreneurs and to establish strategic partnerships to support our clients by leveraging key local, regional and state business development resources.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Amelia L. Smith, a second year graduate student under Prof. Keith Philips, is studying the biodiversity of a group of insects called spider beetles.
Amelia L. Smith, a second year graduate student under Prof. Keith Philips, is studying the biodiversity of a group of insects called spider beetles.
Our Values

01 / DISCOVERY
We believe that the promotion of scholarly research can lead to the discovery of creative solutions for real world problems.

02 / INNOVATION
To further our mission, we seek to facilitate connections between WKU and external entities to support the advancement of innovative ideas, initiatives, and research centers.

03 / CREATIVITY
As creativity takes many shapes and forms, we seek to highlight and promote the creative partnerships, collaborations, and scholarly activities in our WKU community.

04 / SERVICE
We believe that the research initiatives in which we participate will enhance growth and long term success of WKU and the local and global communities that we serve.