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Catmull to receive Academy Award

U College of Engineering alum, Ed Catmull, the president of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation whose technological advancements in computer animation revolutionized Hollywood movies, will be awarded his sixth scientific and technical Academy Award this February.

Dust threatens to destroy Utah’s snow

Declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake contribute to snowmelt.

Chemistry in spaaaaace

An experiment sent engineered plants to the International Space Station.

Bad air effects

A new report reveals a link between air pollution and increased risk for miscarriage.

Why patients lie to their doctors

A U study shows fear of being judged and embarrassed are among the reasons.

Making Utah a trauma-informed state

College of Social Work playing key effort in helping state agencies understand how trauma informs behavior.

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First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

First Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge

The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods for remote and austere environments.

Humans of the U: Seth LaPray

“Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it.”

Humans of the U: Yitong Xin

“I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles.”

The University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth

Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.

@theU July 22, 2024

See what’s happening this week at the U!

Producing water out of thin air

Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.

Global learning creates connections in Rwanda

The purpose of global learning is to bring minds together from across the planet.

Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop

Mathematics professor Frederick Adler explores “a modeling framework for cancer ecology and evolution.”

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it’s an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking unexpectedly when it’s not sought out.

Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato

Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.

Your therapist wants you to go outside

Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness.

 
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