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TEK Hosts Bookclub to Discuss the Power of Skill Diversity and Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving

Sep 22, 2026

TEK is excited to launch a new book club to discuss Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. All UK faculty are invited to join the conversation! Range explores the value of broad experiences, diverse skills, and interdisciplinary thinking—ideas that closely connect with TEK’s emphasis on preparing students with the skills they need to navigate an increasingly complex world through transdisciplinary education.

Crossing Borders, Connecting Disciplines: TEK Faculty Fellows Examine the Power of Education Abroad

Sep 21, 2026

How can experiences beyond the classroom help students develop the skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world? A new scholarly article co-authored by two TEK Faculty Fellows, Christy Brady and Liz Combs, along with Shawna Felkins, Senior Faculty Instructional Consultant with the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT), explores that question through the lens of education abroad.

TEK Faculty Fellows Explore the Future of Human-AI Collaborative Learning

Sep 14, 2026

TEK Faculty Fellows Yeonjung Kang and Muzhen Li have co-authored a newly published article, “Human, AI, or Co-Creation? Exploring Conventional, AI-Based, and Human-AI Collaborative Learning,” in the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. The article examines how different approaches to teaching and learning—including traditional instructor-led learning, AI-based learning, and human-AI collaboration—shape student learning outcomes.

TEK Featured on Intentional Teaching Podcast

Sep 14, 2026

What can a humanities education offer students preparing for careers in an increasingly complex workforce? According to three University of Kentucky educators featured on the Intentional Teaching podcast, the answer is clear: quite a lot.

TEK Announces 2026-27 Faculty Fellows Cohort

Sep 8, 2026

After soliciting applications in the 2026 spring semester, TEK has announced the fourth cohort of TEK Faculty Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year:

TEK Faculty Fellow Renee Bonzani Presents Interdisciplinary Foodways Research at the 8th Annual Food Summit

May 28, 2026

TEK Faculty Fellow Renee Bonzani Presents Interdisciplinary Foodways Research at the 8th Annual Food Summit TEK Faculty Fellow, Renee Bonzani, recently presented innovative interdisciplinary research at the 8th Annual Food Summit, showcasing how traditional ecological knowledge, anthropology, and advanced scientific analysis can work together to better understand food systems and cultural heritage.

Bridging Disciplines: TEK “Math and Music” Students Present at UK Honors College

May 4, 2026

Students from the TEK course Math and Music took center stage this spring as they presented their work at a poster session hosted by UK Honors College. Their participation highlighted not only the creativity of interdisciplinary learning but also the power of integrating analytical and artistic approaches in undergraduate education.

Redefining Career Preparation Through TEK’s Integration of the Essential Skills

May 4, 2026

In Spring 2026, the Gaines Center for the Humanities launched an innovative Track 2 TEK course, HMN 303: Humanities Laboratory, designed to immerse students in the lived experience of humanities work. The course was a transdisciplinary effort.

Building Stronger Resumes Through Skills

May 4, 2026

On April 14, TEK hosted a dynamic and interactive skills-based resume workshop led by Nicole Keenan, Director of the Stuckert Career Center at the University of Kentucky, and her colleague, Jacob Lyons. The session focused on helping students translate their experiences into compelling, results-driven resumes aligned with workforce expectations.

Student Ambassadors Highlight Fall 2026 TEK Courses at Honors College Event

Mar 26, 2026

In partnership with Lewis Honors College, student ambassadors from Transdisciplinary Educational Approaches to Advance Kentucky (TEK) met with students and academic advisors to highlight TEK's mission of bridging disciplines to address complex, real-world challenges facing the Commonwealth. These connections took place at the Honors event "Donuts with the Dean" - a monthly event that offers a relaxed, informal space where students can connect with peers, faculty, and college leadership over breakfast.

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