Join the Marriott Library and the Office of the Vice President for Research in celebrating the first inaugural Image of Research competition! On Tuesday, March 31, we’ll gather at the library to distribute awards to the top six submittals, vote for the People’s Choice and mingle and enjoy refreshments.
They say an image is worth a thousand words. Whether the research explores the use of fungi in biomedical materials, neurorobotics to support stroke patients, the shaping of domestic violence policy or the legacy of Black cowboys in the American West, the Image of Research provides a platform to express scholarship in imaginative and unexpected ways, thereby expanding its reach.
The Image of Research initiative is inspired by several universities across the nation, including the University of Illinois’ Image of Research at both Urbana-Champaign and Chicago. More than 70 participants, including faculty, graduate students and research staff, have submitted work that captures the essence of their research, scholarly or creative work. The idea is to showcase the breadth and depth of research—across all disciplines—at the University of Utah in new and different ways.
“Research goes beyond outcomes; it’s fueled by curiosity, exploration and our natural desire to understand,” said Sarah Shreeves, the Alice Sheets Marriott dean of libraries and project organizer. “Condensing research into a single image might feel impossible, but it can also reveal beauty and meaning in ways that traditional presentations cannot.”
“When people can see research—literally see it—it changes how they connect to it. The Image of Research makes science, creativity and discovery feel more human, more understandable and more within reach for everyone,” said Erin Rothwell, vice president for research.
Image of Research Celebration
Tuesday, March 31 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
J. Willard Marriott Library, Gould Auditorium, Level 1
11:30 a.m. | Refreshments
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | People’s Choice voting
12:30 p.m. | Awards announced
Free and open to the public; registration is encouraged.
Preview of submissions
