STEM in Lexington
Higher Education
We’re home to UK, with its Colleges of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Communication & Information, and the Gatton College of Business and Economics, as well as Bluegrass Community & Technical College.
Energy Research
The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) investigates energy technologies to improve the environment, contributing to policies related to fossil and renewable energy.
Coldstream Research Campus
This research hotbed on the north side of town is home to over 50 organizations with more than 2,250 employees working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, equine health, and a variety of other sectors.
A Gigabit City
Lexington’s Gig Project brought a $70 million fiber-optic network to the city, making us the largest gigabit city in the country and expanding high-speed internet access across town.
We Value Education
With so many colleges/universities in the area, it’s not surprising that we have one of the most educated workforces in America: #8 in the country for total number of people with an advanced degree.
The Home of STEM
Lexington continues to attract research-based startups, advanced-technology industries, professional services, and corporations. With our central location and educated workforce, it’s easy to see why.
Lexpert SPOTLIGHT
Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local experts in STEM can help make your meeting a big hit.
Isabel Escobar
Professor - Chemical & Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky
Area of Focus - Polymeric Membrane Materials for Water Treatment and Water Reuse Operations https://www.engr.uky.edu/~iescobar/
David Herrin
Director - Vibro-Acoustics Consortium; Professor - Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky
Area of Focus - Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
Featured Unique Venues
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
This downtown complex includes a hotel, retail center and convention and meeting facilities, a...
Kentucky Horse Park
Note March 17, 2020: The Kentucky Horse Park is open. Admission and parking fees are waived. Please...
The Kentucky Castle
This famous landmark was first built as a private residence. Tours of the castle and grounds are...
Keeneland Racecourse
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is...
Featured Attractions
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
University of Kentucky
Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is the largest public university in the state, educating...
Transylvania University
Transylvania University, located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky, is a top-ranked...
Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Located at the Blue Grass Airport, this museum features aircraft, aviation artifacts and equipment,...
Hummel Planetarium
One of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the United States, Hummel's videos, sound...
